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.
What's On...
Live Music
- EVERY WEEKEND
We’ve got another cracking month of live music coming up at Lakes!
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
Fri 6 Dec 8:30pm
Sat 7 Dec 4pm
Sat 7 Dec 9pm
Sun 8 Dec 4pm
Fri 13 Dec 8:30pm
Sat 14 Dec 4pm
Sat 14 Dec 9pm
Sun 15 Dec 4pm
DJ Hypt
Alan Clarke
The Versatiles
Cant Adult Today
DJ Jackpot
Fyrebirds
Gotcha Covered
Ruby Blunt
DJ Micky
Nikki Rudge
Kickin’ On
Phil McKnight
DJ Flav
Sandy Louise
Humpdaze
Mark & Annie
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Beer of the Month!
- Everyday until Dec 31st
Good news! We’re pouring Balter XPA pints at schooner prices all day every day until December 31st!
Plus…we’re giving away 2 x $100 Balter merch vouchers. Simply buy any Balter product to receive an entry.
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Christmas Ham Raffles
- Dec 1st to 13th
It’s HAMAGGEDON at Lakes & Ocean Hotel this December as we get the silly season into full swing!
- 1 x ham raffled every day*
- From 1st December to Friday 13th
- Tickets on sale 4pm daily | drawn 6pm
Major Ham Raffle to take place Friday 13th Dec with 15 Hams up for Grabs from 5pm!
*Tickets $5 each. Max 2 Tickets per person. Numbers 1 to 20. Winners will receive voucher to get ham From Wharf St Gourmet Butcher
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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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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.
TELL YOUR MATES!
Great food, great location.
CONTACT US
- 10 Little St
- Forster NSW 2428
- Ph: (02) 6554 6005
OPENING HOURS
- Hotel Trading Hours:
- Open Mon - Sat: 10am - 12am
- Open Sunday: 10am - 10pm
- Bistro:
- OPEN 7 DAYS:
- Lunch: 11.30am - 2.30pm
- Dinner: 5.30pm - 8.30pm
