The Sports Bar

AHA Awards For Excellence

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Best Racing and Sports Betting Venue in Australia

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AHA Awards For Excellence 〰️ Best Racing and Sports Betting Venue in Australia 〰️

The Sports Bar

The Lakes Hotel, crowned Australia’s Best Racing and Sports Betting Venue at the 2024 AHA National Awards for Excellence, is proud to offer one of the most comprehensive live-sport experiences in the country.

With four dedicated sports viewing areas, including a purpose-built sports bar where live sport is always on, you’ll never miss a moment of the action. Watch your favourite teams live and loud on our 6-metre-wide HD mega screen, and 24 screens in both sports bar areas, delivering unbeatable viewing from every angle.

Whether it’s NRL, AFL, cricket, racing or major international events, The Lakes is the ultimate destination for sports fans. Add in Australia’s biggest and best NRL and AFL tipping competitions, top-tier TAB and betting facilities, and a great range of ice-cold beers, and you’ve got the perfect place to punt, watch and celebrate with mates.

Come check out our live sport action for yourself!

See What's On

24 screens across the venue

4 dedicated sports areas

Biggest and best NRL and AFL tipping comps in Australia

New media walls in both sports bar areas

Kicking Off Soon

Live Sports Parties

Catch all the live sporting action and soak up the electric atmosphere at our sporting event parties. Round up your crew and enjoy the ultimate game day experience with table service, food and drink specials, plus games and prizes throughout the event. From first whistle to final play, we’ve got everything covered so you can sit back, cheer loud and enjoy every moment.