Forster's Local

SINCE 1872

what's on at the lakes

From live music to meat raffles, there's something happening every day at The Lakes. Be sure to check back regularly for updates!

lakes bistro

The Lakes has a new-look menu! Drop-in and enjoy the best pub food on the mid-north coast!

accommodation

Modern, affordable pub accommodation located right in the heart of Forster! Book direct and save 10% on the standard rate.

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Book your accommodation direct online or at the bar and save 10%.

Our affordable accommodation is just a hop, skip and a jump to shopping, beaches and the best Forster has to offer including our fabulous cafe, bistro and bars to keep you fed and refreshed during your stay.

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What's On...

Live Music

EVERY WEEKEND

We’ve got another cracking month of live music coming up at Lakes!

Fri 8 Nov 8:30pm
Sat 9 Nov 4pm
Sat 9 Nov 8:30pm
Sun 10 Nov 4pm

Fri 15 Nov 8:30pm
Sat 16 Nov 4pm
Sat 16 Nov 8:30pm
Sun 17 Nov 4pm

Fri 22 Nov 8:30pm
Sat 23 Nov 4pm
Sat 23 Nov 8:30pm
Sun 24 Nov 4pm

Fri 29 Nov 8:30pm
Sat 30 Nov 4pm
Sat 30 Nov 8:30pm
Sun 1 Dec 4pm

DJ Flav
Nikki
Flash Ratz
Mark & Annie

DJ Jomeca
Sandy Louise
One Night Stand
Max Marvell

DJ Hypt
Alan Clarke
The Versatiles
Cant Adult Today

DJ Jackpot
Fyrebirds
Gotcha Covered
Ruby Blunt

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$12 Cocktail Happy Hour!

FRI & SAT | FROM 5-7PM

Get your weekend started right! We’ve got $12 cocktail happy hour every Friday & Saturday from 5-7pm. Choose from our awesome on tap selection!

Pink Hibiscus Spritz
Aperol Spritz
Grapefruit Margarita
Espresso Martini

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Knockin’ Boots 3.0

FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER | 8.30PM

Our BIGGEST Country Night yet! DJ Hypt is once again spinning his best country bangers on the decks…so boot scoot on down to the Lakes for a cracking night of fun!

DJ Hypt from 8.30pm
Best Dressed Prizes
WIN a Darche Safari 350 Tent

PLUS! Win a Double Pass to see Chris Stapelton in Sydney!

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Max Marvell Sunday Sessions

GIGS START FROM 4PM

Local legend Max Marvell returns to grace our humble beer garden with his golden tonsils and pleasant acoustic jams.

SUNDAY 20TH OCTOBER 4PM
SUNDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 4PM
SUNDAY 22ND DECEMBER 4PM

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Music Trivia Night

EVERY 3RD THURSDAY MONTH | 7PM

Do you love music? Do you love beer? Well come on down baby as we host a cracking evening of all things music!

General Knowledege
Free Entry
Great Prizes
Live Soloist

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FriDAZE

EVERY FRIDAY | FROM 8.30PM

Kick your weekend off right at The Lakes! Every Friday we get the place pumping with bangers as our resident DJ’s start spinning from 8.30pm.

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Trivia Night

EVERY THURSDAY | FROM 7PM

Test your knowledge against Forster’s best and brightest every Thursday night from 7pm! Win great prizes, have a cracking time and best of all…it’s free to play!

Register your team from 6pm, for a 7pm start.

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Karaoke Night

EVERY WEDNESDAY | FROM 7.30PM

Warm up those vocal chords and start practicing! It’s Lakes and Ocean’s world famous Karaoke Night!

Every Wednesday from 7.30pm. Come on down, belt out a tune and win some bar vouchers.

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Great food, great location.

The Lakes and Ocean Hotel has been serving up good times in Forster for over 150 years! Come and check out the new bistro menu or stay in one of our modern ensuite rooms overlooking the beautiful Wallis Lake…