The Ettalong

11/09/2026

BIG BURGERS. BIG FLAVOUR🍔

When the burger cravings hit, we’ve got you covered. From the loaded Etta Burger packed with double beef, American cheese, bacon, pickles and our signature sauces, to the fully loaded Etta Works there’s no playing it safe here.

Feeling like switching it up? Try the Southern Chicken Burger, dig into our BBQ Brisket Burger, or go for a classic Steak Sandwich.

And yes, every burger is served with chips. 🍟

Which one are you ordering? 👀

09/09/2026

Big weekend of sport at The Ettalong! 🏉🥊

Catch all the footy action and boxing live and loud on the big screens. Grab your mates, settle in, and enjoy every big hit, knockout moment, and game day atmosphere all in one place.

See you at The Ettalong this weekend!

09/09/2026

🎸 BLUES BY THE BEACH IS BACK! 🌊🎶

Three HUGE days of FREE live music are heading to The Ettalong from Friday 9 – Sunday 11 October!

Get ready for an epic lineup of blues artists, good tunes, cold drinks and plenty of beachside vibes. 🍻☀️

🎶 Steve Edmonds Band
🎶 Muma Jane & Dan Granero Band
🎶 The Blues Wranglers
🎶 Doghouse Blues
🎶 Thirty Three Degrees
🎶 12 Bars Down
…and plenty more!

🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Grab your crew and get ready for three days of blues, beers and good times by the beach! 🌊🎸

🌐 theettalong.com.au
📌 384 Ocean View Road, Ettalong

The Ettalong is the Central Coast's Local | Family friendly with a Kid's Play Room & sunny Beer Garden, Live Music on weekends, BIG Screen in the Sports Bar plus a Drive Thru Bottle Shop

08/09/2026

🏇 THE MELBOURNE CUP CALCUTTA IS ON! 🏇

Get amongst the excitement with our Melbourne Cup Calcutta Live Auction on Sunday 1 November from 1pm! 🥂

🎟️ $5 each or 5 for $20
💰 Prize Pool:
🥇 1st – 70%
🥈 2nd – 20%
🥉 3rd – 10%

Round up your mates, grab your tickets and see if you can secure yourself a winner! 🏆

📅 Sunday 1 November
⏰ From 1pm

Tickets are on sale now from our bar staff. Don’t miss the action! 🐎

07/09/2026

🏆🏉 WE HAVE OUR FOOTY TIPPING WINNERS! 🏉🏆

What a season it’s been! After weeks of close calls, big upsets, last minute wins and plenty of footy tipping banter, our competition has officially come to an end and it couldn’t have been much closer!

At the top of the leaderboard is Kathleen Browne! 🥇💰🔥
Kathleen has tipped her way to the very top and is taking home a MASSIVE $3,500!

But it was seriously tight behind her, with three players finishing equal second, each walking away with an awesome $500!

👏 CONGRATULATIONS TO:

🏆 Lani Rhodes
🏆 John Olsen
🏆 Anita McArthur

A huge congratulations to all four winners, and a massive thank you to everyone who got involved and made this season of footy tipping so much fun!

Now the real question is… who’s already planning their tips for next season? 👀🏉🍻

07/09/2026

🇩🇪 PROST! OKTOBERFEST IS COMING! 🍻

It’s time to raise a stein and get your German feast on! 🥨🍺

Join us at The Ettalong from Friday 25 – Sunday 27 September for a weekend packed with Festbier, pretzels, pork knuckle, bratwurst and Haus Schnitzel.

Grab your mates, dust off the lederhosen and come hungry! 🍻

Book your table and let the festivities begin!

04/09/2026

🍻 GET AROUND IT WHILE YOU CAN!

Make the most of our Beer of the Month and get a Pint of Carlton Dry for schooner prices!

For the month of September only! 🍺

03/09/2026

🎸 3 DAYS. 1 EPIC BLUES WEEKEND. ZERO ENTRY FEE. 🎶🔥

Blues by the Beach is back! 🌊 From 9–11 October, The Ettalong is bringing three huge days of live blues, great tunes and beachside good times.

FREE ENTRY. ALL WEEKEND. 🙌

Tag your music crew and make a weekend of it! 🎸🍻

02/09/2026

It’s Rump Night at The Ettalong, and you can’t go wrong with a $19 Rump & Chips.

Enjoy a juicy rump with your choice of two sides and your favourite sauce. 🍟

Round up the crew, grab a table and make tonight a good one.

$19 Rump & Chips tonight from 5pm! See you at The Etta! 👀

01/09/2026

THIS SUNDAY, DAD COULD WIN A WEBER BBQ! 🏆🔥

This Father’s Day, we’re putting Dad to the test at The Ettalong!

The Dadathlon kicks off from 1pm, with a series of hilarious challenges designed to find out who really has what it takes to be crowned Ettalong’s Dad of the Year.

The top three finalists will battle it out in the Grand Final, with one lucky dad taking home a Weber BBQ and some serious bragging rights!

Plus, enjoy live music from Brendan Watson from 12pm while you celebrate Dad with the whole family. 🎶🍻

This Sunday, September 6
🎶 Live music from 12pm
🏆 Dadathlon from 1pm
🔥 Weber BBQ up for grabs

Bring Dad down, cheer him on and let’s see if he has what it takes!

Book your table at theettalong.com.au

01/09/2026

Think your Dad is the Dad of the year?🏆

Head to The Etta this Father’s Day and give Dad the chance to win a Weber BBQ! 🔥

Good food, cold drinks, family time and a chance to make Dad’s day extra special 🍻

Sunday 6 September — See you at The Etta! 💙

31/08/2026

Looking for a great feed on the Coast without breaking the bank? We’ve got dinner sorted Monday to Thursday from 5pm at The Ettalong.

🥩 MONDAY — $15 Lamb Shank with mash, peas & gravy
🍗 TUESDAY — $15 Chicken Schnitzel with your choice of two sides & sauce
🥩 WEDNESDAY — $19 Rump & Chips with your choice of two sides & sauce
🍝 THURSDAY — $15 Fettuccine + $13 Cocktails
Choose from À La Vodka, Alfredo, Carbonara or Boscaiola.

Round up the crew, pick your night and make a dinner of it! 🍷

29/08/2026

Last minute Saturday plans sorted! ☀️🎶

Come down to Ettalong this afternoon for live music with the Rebecca Johnson Band from 8pm.
Beers, dinner, sunshine and good vibes. 🍻☀️
What more could you want?

27/08/2026

🌊🎸 BLUES BY THE BEACH 2026 🎸🌊

On Friday 9 – Sunday 11 October The Ettalong’s 2nd Annual Blues by the Beach is back, bringing three huge days of blues, live music and good times by the water!

Get ready for an incredible weekend of live blues featuring a huge lineup of talented local and touring artists, with more still to be announced!

🎶 THE LINEUP

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Three days. One epic blues weekend. All by the beach. 🌊🎶

27/08/2026

GIVE DAD THE GIFT OF GOOD TIMES THIS FATHER’S DAY 🎁

Not sure what to get Dad this Father’s Day? Skip the socks and give him something he’ll actually enjoy!

Treat Dad to an Ettalong gift card and let him choose his favourite meal, drinks or a day out at the pub. 🍻

Or, make a day of it and bring Dad along for our Father’s Day celebrations on Sunday, September 6! With live music from Brendan Watson from 12pm, followed by the Dadathlon from 1pm, there’ll be plenty of laughs, competition and good times. 🎶🏆

The top three finalists will battle it out for the title of Ettalong’s Dad of the Year and a Weber BBQ! 🔥

27/08/2026

Think you’ve got a better dad joke? We want to hear it! Drop yours in the comments below. 👇

26/08/2026

Ever dreamed of being the lead singer of a band? 🎶

Now’s your chance! Join us Saturday 12 September from 8pm and get ready to step up to the mic and show us what you’ve got.⭐️🙌🏼

Bring your friends, warm up those vocal cords with $13 Cocktail Happy Hour from 7pm–9pm, then settle in for a night of live music and big performances. 🎤🎸

Make a night of it and book your pre-show dinner & drinks before the show 👉🏼theettalong.com.au

24/08/2026

Dad Cathlon is on this Father’s Day! 🍻

Join us at The Ettalong Sunday 6 September for live music from 12pm, followed by the Dad-Cathlon from 1pm.

Watch local dads battle it out in a series of hilarious challenges, with the winner taking home the title of Ettalong’s Dad of the Year + a Weber BBQ! 💙

Bring Dad, round up the family and make a day of it.

21/08/2026

Can anyone guess what Copper is practising for? 👀🏆

Drop your guesses below! 👇

20/08/2026

THURSDAY IS $15 PASTA NIGHT🍝

Choose from four delicious favourites: À La Vodka, Alfredo, Carbonara or Boscaiola. Your Thursday night dinner is sorted! ✨

19/08/2026

The race that stops the nation is coming, and we’re turning up the excitement with our Melbourne Cup Calcutta Live Auction!

Get your crew together, pick your winner and get ready for an afternoon of big calls, big dreams and plenty of competition. 🥂💰

Think you’ve got what it takes to back the winner? There’s only one way to find out…

Sunday 1 November from 1pm.

Tickets are on sale now, so don’t wait until the last minute to get involved and let’s make this Melbourne Cup one to remember! 🐎🏆