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...

Win a Trip for 2 to Las Vegas!

ENTRIES CLOSE SUN 20 OCT 2024

Buy any participating draught beverage in venue to receive an entry!

5 Winners from each Thomas Hotels Venues will receive a VB Merchandise Pack and 2 x tickets (winner and a guest) to an exclusive Vegas Draw Party hosted by Brian Fletcher & Nathan Hindmarsh, where the winner of the Vegas Trip will occur.

Major Draw and VIP Vegas Party, Hosted by Fletch, Hindy and VB will take place on Tuesday 4th February 2025 from 7pm at a venue in Surry Hills Sydney.

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Live Music

EVERY WEEKEND

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

Fri 30 Aug 8.30pm DJ Flav
Sat 31 Aug 2pm Nathan Parise
Sat 31 Aug 8.30pm Groove Collective
Sun 1 Sept 2pm Phil McKnight

Fri 6 Sept 9pm DJ Micky
Sat 7 Sept 3pm Alan Maisey
Sat 7 Sept 9pm Cranky Duck
Sun 8 Sept 3pm Alan Clarke

Fri 13 Sept 9pm DJ Flav
Sat 14 Sept 3pm Nathan Parise
Sat 14 Sept 9pm Groove Collective
Sun 15 Sept 3pm Pure Acoustic Duo

Fri 20 Sept 9pm DJ Hypt
Sat 21 Sept 3pm Sandy Louise
Sat 21 Sept 9pm Xntrix Rock Band
Sun 22 Sept 3pm Max Marvell

Fri 27 Sept 9pm DJ Jackpot
Sat 28 Sept 3pm Nikki Rudge
Sat 28 Sept 9pm Gotcha Covered
Sun 29 Sept 3pm Ruby Blunt

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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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Max Marvell Sunday Sessions

Every 3rd Sunday of Month

Every 3rd Sunday of the month we welcome back local legend Max Marvell to grace our humble beer garden with his golden tonsils and pleasant acoustic jams.

SUNDAY 21ST JULY 2PM
SUNDAY 18TH AUGUST 2PM
SUNDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2PM

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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
Grapefruit Margarita
Espresso Martini

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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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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…