Empire Bay Tavern is very involved in the local community and sponsors a number of sporting and social groups.  In addition, the Tavern has been host to an increasing number of fundraising events.

Some of the groups sponsored/assisted by the Tavern include:

• Kincumber Colts Rugby League
• Kincumber Colts Junior Rugby League
• Umina Bunnies Netball Club
• Umina Surf Club
• Ocean Beach Surf Club
• Copacabana Surf Club
• MacMasters Surf Club
• Kilcare Surf Club
• Woy Woy Rugby Union
• Empire Bay Fishing Club
• Old Skool Muscle Car Club