The Lakes Hotel Triple Crown Punters Club
The Lakes Hotel Triple Crown Punters Club
Saddle up for The Lakes Hotel's Triple Crown Punters Club, every Friday arvo from 5:00pm. It's $5 to enter, and we're throwing in a sweet $100 prize pool, that keeps growing till someone nails all three races!
All you’ve got to do? Pick a winner in the last race from NSW, QLD, and VIC - Our team will have all the details!
So go on, round up your crew, and let the Triple Crown madness begin. Cheers to good times, great races, and chasing that jackpot at The AHA Best Wagering Venue in Australia.
The Lakes Hotel Daily Double
The Lakes Hotel Daily Double
Get set for The Lakes Hotel’s Daily Double, every Wednesday arvo from 5:00 PM! It’s just $5 to enter, and if you can pick the winners in both races, the kitty is all yours.
So go on, grab your crew, enjoy happy hour prices, and make your Wednesday legendary. Cheers to top-notch racing action at The AHA Best Wagering Venue in Australia.
The Lakes Hotel Punters Challenge
The Lakes Hotel Punters Challenge
Get ready for Saturday fun at The Lakes Hotel Punters Club! Starting from around 3:30pm, it's just $5 to join our action-packed arvo of horse racing.
Here's the lowdown: Pick a horse from the last four races in Sydney and Melbourne - score 3 points for a win, 2 for second, and 1 for third. The goal? Rack up the most points and claim the kitty!
So, if you're up for a seriously fun Saturday, make The AHA Best Wagering Venue in Australia your regular punting spot. Let the races begin!
The Sunday Local - Montana
The Sunday Local
Live Music from 3pm with Montana in our front bar!
Local favourites Montana are back with their high-energy mix of country rock, blues and good times. Expect plenty of guitars, dancing, and a Sunday session worth dusting off your boots for.
The Sunday Local - Shane Flew Band
The Sunday Local
Live Music from 3pm with Shane Flew Band in our front bar!
Debuting at The Lakes! Shane Flew Band blends country rock, Americana and smooth blues with class and finesse. A line-up of top-tier musicians delivering an irresistible Sunday soundtrack - don’t miss their first show here.
The Sunday Local - CJ’s Blues Band
The Sunday Local
Live Music from 3pm with CJ’s Blues Band in our front bar!
They’re back! CJ’s Blues Band return to bring the rock ’n’ roll and blues-fuelled energy that made them local legends. High-octane, good-time music that will get the front bar buzzing.
October Long Weekend
The October Long Weekend
Ready to kick back and have some fun at The Lakes Hotel this October Long Weekend? Check out what’s on:
Friday: Karaoke
Saturday: DJ's
Sunday: The Sunday Local with The Rebecca Johnson Band and Family Music Bingo
Monday: Darren Rollings Keys
Plus, we’ll have the NRL Grand Final live & loud on our mega screens!
Expect sunny vibes and good times. See you there!
School Holidays Family Music Bingo
Family Music Bingo
Get ready for a groovy time at The Lakes Hotel with our School Holidays Family Music Bingo on October 5th from 11am!
Join us for a musical adventure packed with fun and prizes. Sing along to your favourite tunes, mark off your bingo card, and win cool prizes.
See you at The Local for music, laughter, and good times!
Long Weekend Sunday Local - Rebecca Johnson Band
The Sunday Local
Live Music from 3pm with Rebecca Johnson Band in our front bar!
Always funky, always fun! Rebecca Johnson Band bring the sunshine with reinventions of pop hits and classics that light up the dancefloor. Perfect long weekend vibes.
School Holidays Shrek Trivia
Shrek Trivia
Ogres have layers, and so does your trivia knowledge! Shrek Trivia is coming to The Lakes Hotel!
Join us on Thursday 9th October from 7pm for a night in Far Far Away where only the biggest fairy-tale fans will live happily ever after.
From Donkey’s one-liners to Fiona’s fierce moments and of course all things Shrek, we’re covering the whole swamp. Come dressed as your favourite character, from a noble steed to a gingerbread cookie - with prizes for best dressed and our trivia champions.
So grab your trusty sidekick, brush up on your fairy-tale facts, and get ready for a night that’s all onions, waffles, and Shrek-sized fun!
The Sunday Local - The Loud Hailers
The Sunday Local
Live Music from 3pm with The Loud Hailers in our front bar!
Back by demand! Expect burlesque blues, dirty rock and theatrical flair from Christa Hughes and her powerhouse band. Last time blew the roof off The Lakes - this one’s unmissable.
The Sunday Local - Just Us Duo
The Sunday Local
Live Music from 3pm with Just Us Duo in our front bar!
From today’s hits to timeless classics, Just Us deliver a feel-good Sunday soundtrack. Sarah Hyland’s powerhouse vocals and fun energy will have you singing and smiling all afternoon.
Chromefest at The Local
Chromefest At The Lakes Hotel
Get ready to swing, jive, and shimmy at The Lakes Hotel, where we've got a whole week of Chromefest goodness lined up for you, kicking off on October 21st!
Tuesday 21st: Put on your thinking cap and your blue suede shoes for Rock 'n Roll Trivia night with heaps of prizes up for grabs!
Friday 24th: It's time to unleash your inner Elvis with Rockabilly Karaoke starting at 8pm.
Saturday 25th: Get ready to groove with DJ Dola spinning throwback beats from 8pm.
Sunday 26th: Grab your partner and join us in our front bar from 3pm for The Leadbellies! Don’t forget your dancing shoes!
Best part? It's all FREE! So come on down to Chromefest at The Lakes Hotel for a rockin' good time! We can’t wait to see you.
Chromefest Sunday Local - The Leadbellies
The Sunday Local
Live Music from 3pm with The Leadbellies in our front bar!
By popular demand! The Leadbellies return for Chromefest with their guitar-and-harmonica-driven hot rod blues-rock. A pumping, dancefloor-ready sound built for good times.
Melbourne Cup
Cup Day at The Local
Join us at The Lakes Hotel as we bring your Melbourne Cup to life. With all the action live & loud on our mega screens, food and drink packages, venue sweeps, and prizes for the best dressed, it's going to be an awesome day of ‘high-stakes’.
PLUS, groove to live music from Jake Cassar after the race! Choose from our 3 Course Bistro Package or our Shared Sports Bar Pack.
Call us on 4332 2166 or visit our friendly team to secure your spot!
3 Course Bistro Package
For $60, enjoy our sit-down menu bistro side, with shared entrees, your choice of main and dessert, and signature bubbles on arrival.
Shared entrees
House marinated Olives (VE)
Garlic bread (V)
Arancini – Pumpkin, Goat Cheese, Aioli (V)
Corn Ribs – Chipotle, Garlic, Coriander (VE,GF)
Grilled King Prawns – Lemon Butter, Pangrattato
Salt & Chilli Calamari – Chilli Mayo & Coriander (DF)
Mains – Select 1
Pan fried Etty Bay Barramundi – Chorizo, Roast Potato, Capers, Lemon (GF)
Charred Pork Loin – Caramelised Fennel, Broccolini & Jus (GF)
Miso Roasted Pumpkin Salad – Pearl Barley, Herbs, Pepitas & Soy (VE)
Dessert – Select 1
Chocolate Lava Cake – Cacao Praline & Biscoff Ice cream
Apple Pie Bites – Salted Caramel Ice Cream & Hazelnut praline (VE)
Sports Bar Package
For $20, enjoy your shared menu in our Sports Bar - right in the middle of the action.
Share Board on arrival
Salt & Chilli Chicken Wings
Bowl of Chips
Popcorn Chicken Tacos
The Sunday Local - LIZA OHLBACK & THE MERCY TRAIN
The Sunday Local
Live Music from 3pm with Liza Ohlback & The Mercy Train in our front bar!
Soul, funk, blues and gospel rolled into one powerhouse show. Liza Ohlback’s soaring vocals drive The Mercy Train straight into a dance party you won’t forget. Every time they’ve hit The Lakes, the crowd has gone wild - this Sunday will be no different.
Father’s Day
Father’s Day
Celebrate Father's Day in style at The Lakes Hotel, September 7th. Choose from two lunch sittings, a delicious selection of food specials and groove to The Sunday Local's live tunes with The Mercy Train.
Give Dad the day he truly deserves. Good food, good music, and good vibes – let's make it unforgettable, Lakes style!
The Sunday Local - Sugar Whiskey Band
The Sunday Local
Live Music from 3pm with Sugar Whiskey Band in our front bar!
Popular Coastie favourites Sugar Whiskey are rolling into the front bar for one big party! All your favourite covers and classics with an upbeat, feel-good vibe. Time to open the whiskey and hit the dancefloor.
The Sunday Local - One World
The Sunday Local
Live Music from 3pm with One World in our front bar!
Big rock sound and even bigger good vibes. One World brings classics from the 60s to today in a show that feels more like a concert than a pub gig.
The Sunday Local - The Groove Depot
The Sunday Local
Live Music from 3pm with The Groove Depot in our front bar!
Soul, funk, reggae and groove! Pat Powell fronts this all-star crew with smooth style and infectious rhythm. The Groove Depot is seriously fun, seriously funky and not to be missed.
The Sunday Local - The Rams
The Sunday Local
Live Music from 3pm with The Rams in our front bar!
Catch The Rams before they hit the big stage! Coastal country rock with huge energy, crowd favourites, and sing-along hooks. Always a packed house when these legends roll in.
The Sunday Local - Smokin Rosie
The Sunday Local
Live Music from 3pm with Smokin Rosie in our front bar!
Back by demand! Smokin Rosie return with their powerhouse classic rock show. Caz Coates leads the charge with killer vocals and a band that knows how to bring the heat. It’s loud, it’s fun - it’s the rock you love!
2000’s Karaoke Night
Noughties Karaoke Night
It’s time to throw it back - 2000s Karaoke Night is hitting The Local!
From Britney to Blink-182, belt out the biggest bangers of the Y2K era and party like it’s 2005. Whether you're all about pop princesses, boy bands, or emo anthems, the stage is yours.
Dress in your best 2000s fit – low-rise jeans, trucker hats, frosted tips, or anything Paris Hilton would approve of and get ready for a night of pure nostalgia.
There’ll be epic prizes for the best-dressed and top performers, so bring the energy and your inner pop star.
The Sunday Local - The Hawks
The Sunday Local
Live Music from 3pm with The Hawks in our front bar!
Start your engines! The Hawks are back with their gritty 60s/70s rock power trio energy. They raised the roof last time, and odds are they’ll do it again!
The Sunday Local - Jo Fabro
The Sunday Local
Live Music from 3pm with Jo Fabro in our front bar!
Jo Fabro is pure joy on stage - engaging, soulful, and seriously talented. With a stellar band behind her, she brings modern soul with a fresh, feel-good twist.
Lakes Got Talent
Lakes Got Talent!
Get ready to unleash your inner superstar when The Lakes Got Talent returns, Fri 18 July - It’s the HOTTEST karaoke competition on the Coast!
Join us for 7 weeks of Karaoke competition every Friday from 9pm in our Front bar. Belt out your favourite tunes for your chance to share in $1,000 of epic prizes.
Sign-ups from 8pm, get in early!
With two semi-finals and a grand finale, the stage is set for your talent to shine. Start warming up those vocal cords and get ready to win big.
The Lakes Got Talent, the spotlight is calling.
School Holidays Family Music Bingo
Family Music Bingo
Get ready for a groovy time at The Lakes Hotel with our School Holidays Family Music Bingo on July 13th from 11am!
Join us for a musical adventure packed with fun and prizes. Sing along to your favourite tunes, mark off your bingo card, and win cool prizes.
See you at The Local for music, laughter, and good times!
The Sunday Local - Darren Jack Trio
The Sunday Local
Live Music from 3pm with Darren Jack Trio in our front bar!
Jacko’s back! Known and loved nationwide, Darren Jack delivers world-class blues with blistering guitar work and killer original songs. This one’s part acoustic, mostly electric - and 100% ripper!
School Holidays Hunger Games Trivia
Hunger Games Trivia
May the odds be ever in your favour... because Hunger Games Trivia is coming to The Lakes Hotel!
Join us on Thursday 10th July from 7pm for a night in Panem where your knowledge could be the difference between victory and defeat.
From Capitol fashion to Katniss’ iconic moments, we’re covering everything across the Hunger Games universe. Come dressed as your favourite tribute or character - there’ll be epic prizes for best dressed and trivia champions alike.
So rally your district, sharpen your wits, and get ready to volunteer as tribute for a night of fierce fun and fandom!
The Sunday Local - The Dusty Lowdowns
The Sunday Local
Live Music from 3pm with The Dusty Lowdowns in our front bar!
Good tunes, good vibes, and a top trio of musos. The Dusty’s bring classic rock with polish, fun, and plenty of crowd-pleasers. A front bar fave in the making!
Christmas in July
Christmas in July
Make this July jolly at The Lakes Hotel!
Join us for a whole month of festive fun with our Christmas Roast and Mega Ham Raffle.
Enjoy a delicious Christmas Roast, with all the trimmings every day of the week. AND, don't miss our Mega Ham Raffle every Thursday from 5:30pm, where we’re giving away 10 hams and vouchers!
Don’t miss out on a month of festive fun – book your next visit to The Lakes Hotel now!
The Sunday Local - Little Wicked
The Sunday Local
Live Music from 3pm with Little Wicked in our front bar!
Something wickedly fun is coming! Fronted by the powerhouse Meaghan Patten, Little Wicked deliver high-energy rock, good times, and big Sunday vibes. Let’s get loud!
The Sunday Local - Continental Blues Party
The Sunday Local
Live Music from 3pm with Continental Blues Party in our front bar!
Robert Susz returns with his all-star blues and soul crew for another unforgettable Lakes show. High energy, feel-good vibes, and a guaranteed dancefloor - it’s party time!
Country Karaoke Night
Country Karaoke Night
Grab your boots and warm up those vocal cords - Country Karaoke Night is coming to The Local!
From Dolly to Luke Combs, this is your chance to hit the stage and sing your favourite country anthems loud and proud.
Dress in your best country getup – think flannel, denim, and cowboy hats, and get ready for a night of boot-scootin fun.
There’ll be awesome prizes up for grabs, so bring your A-game and a whole lotta southern charm. It’s gonna be a rootin’ tootin’ good time, don’t miss it!
The Sunday Local - Jenny Marie Lang
The Sunday Local
Live Music from 3pm with Jenny Marie Lang in our front bar!
Style, soul, and serious talent. Jenny Marie Lang blends country, jazz, and blues with a velvet voice and multi-instrumental flair. A new Lakes favourite in the making!
The Sunday Local - The Tonecutters
The Sunday Local
Live Music from 3pm with The Tonecutters in our front bar!
Long weekend party incoming! The Tonecutters bring rock anthems, soul ballads, and a whole lot of sing-along energy. Come dance, sing, and soak up the vibes.
The Sunday Local - Ross McGregor Band
The Sunday Local
Live Music from 3pm with Ross McGregor Band in our front bar!
Hold onto your hats - the front bar is going country! Pedal steel, twangy guitar, and driving rhythms deliver a foot-stomping, good-time afternoon of country rock fun.
The Sunday Local - Simon Kinney Lewis
The Sunday Local
Live Music from 3pm with Simon Kinney Lewis in our front bar!
World-class guitarist and Oz Blues ambassador Simon Kinney-Lewis returns with his all-star band. Touring a new album and sounding better than ever—this is Aussie music at its finest.
The Sunday Local - Touchwood Rock
The Sunday Local
Live Music from 3pm with Touchwood Rock in our front bar!
Your front bar faves for classic rock, Aussie anthems, and all-out party energy. Touchwood Rock bring the hits and the good vibes—come ready to sing, dance, and let loose!
The Sunday Local - Soul Xpress
The Sunday Local
Live Music from 3pm with Soul Xpress in our front bar!
Funky grooves, soulful vocals, and all the feel-good vibes! Shauna Jensen leads this top-tier band for a perfect Mother's Day of dancing, singing, and serious fun.
Mother's Day at The Local
Make it a Mother’s Day to Remember!
Join us at The Lakes Hotel for a special Mother's Day. Choose from a delicious breakfast or two lunch sittings at 11:30am or 1:30pm. Enjoy live music, good vibes, and our flavour-packed menu.
Celebrate with the special woman in your life and book your spot today. Don't miss this day of love, laughter, and delicious dining!