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!
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The Lakes has a new-look menu! Drop-in and enjoy the best pub food on the mid-north coast!
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Modern, affordable pub accommodation located right in the heart of Forster! Book direct and save 10% on the standard rate.
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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!
ANZAC DAY Thurs 25 April Alan Clarke 4pm
Fri 26 April DJ Mayhem 8:30pm
Sat 27 April Marty Lofberg 3pm
Sat 27 April Cheryl Hall & The Wisemen 8:30pm
Sun 28 April TBA 3pm
Fri 3 May DJ Micky 8:30pm
Sat 4 May Nikki 2pm
Sat 4 May FR8 Train 8:30pm
Sun 5 May Solace Sounds 2pm
Fri 10 May DJ Flav 8:30pm
Sat 11 May Jimmy Mac 2pm
Sat 11 May The Trapps 8:30pm
Sun 12 May Mark & Annie 2pm
Fri 17 May DJ Micky 8:30pm
Sat 18 May Alan Maisey 2pm
Sat 18 May The Versatiles 8:30pm
Sun 19 May Alan Clarke 2pm
Fri 24 May DJ Flav 8:30pm
Sat 25 May Molly & Me 2pm
Sat 25 May Gotcha Covered 8:30pm
Sun 26 May Phil Mcknight 2pm
TELL YOUR MATES!
ANZAC Day 2024
- THURSDAY 25 APRIL
We’ve got a cracking day planned with live music and 2UP in the Beer Garden!
- 2UP 12pm – 5pm Hosted by the Mud Crabs
- Alan Clarke 4pm – 7pm
- Trivia 7pm with bonus Anzac Round
TELL YOUR MATES!
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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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.
And with $30 Balter Cerveza Jugs we’ve got you sorted all night long!
TELL YOUR MATES!
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!
$30 Balter Buckets
- EVERY DAY OVER SUMMER
For a limited time only!
Grab a bucket of summer cerveza’s from our buddies at Balter for just $30. That’s 4 x 355mL bottles!
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