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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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...
$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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Live Music
- EVERY WEEKEND
We’ve got another cracking month of live music coming up at Lakes!
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
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Knockin’ Boots
- FRIDAY 31ST MAY | FROM 8PM
Grab ya belt buckles, throw on a check shirt & knock on in! DJ Hypt is bringing the Country to the Lakes from 8pm!
- $7.50 schooners of Great Northern
- Win a Bundaberg Yeti Cooler, drawn on the night
- DJ Hypt from 8pm
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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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Mother’s Day
- SUNDAY 12 MAY
It’s the Annual ‘Take your mum to the pub’ Day! Why not treat your mum to a cracking lunch and a glass of bubbles this Sunday 12th May.
Bookings Essential!
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New Menu!
- EVERY DAY FROM 11.30AM
Pop in and try out our amazing new menu, curated with love by our head chef and his team. We’ve got fresh seafood, daily specials and of course, our signature twists on Australian classics.
Open daily from 11.30am
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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