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Lakes and Ocean Hotel 151 years of good times at The Lakes and Ocean Hotel! Catch a gig, grab a bite, and sip a cold one🏝️ Plus a view of the Wallis Lake from the veranda!
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Forster’s number one Pub, Sports Bar, Bistro Dining Restaurant and Hotel Accommodation venue, with live music Friday and Saturday nights and often Sunday too! Centrally in Forster, our affordable accomodation is modern and everything is scrupulously clean. We are an ideal base for a relaxing get-a-way as we are just across the road from the Lake, a few moments stroll to central shops (lots of additional restaurants and cafes) and just 6-minutes walk from the Forster Beach and sea water baths. Our standard rooms offer sitting areas and fans with shared bathrooms and access to the 180-degree views of Wallis Lake - including the famous Foster Tuncurry Bridge. Our Deluxe rooms offer en-suite facilities, air-conditioning, and direct access to a verandah with lake views, plus flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and tea and coffee making equipment. Family rooms have 2 bedrooms. Onsite, we offer an exceptional bistro menu, three bars, a cafe and alfresco seating overlooking the lake. Our cafe is open daily for breakfast, coffee, high teas and casual catch-ups with attentive staff and beautiful lake views. If you are looking for affordable, quality accomodation in Forster then we think you will enjoy a stay with us at the Lakes and Ocean Hotel. Call +61 2 6554 6005 now to book or book online via this page or our website.

Friday we ride, Saturday we haunt 🤠🎃Two big nights at Lakes & Ocean this weekend, with a different crowd and a different...
25/10/2026

Friday we ride, Saturday we haunt 🤠🎃

Two big nights at Lakes & Ocean this weekend, with a different crowd and a different costume each night.

🤠 Friday 30 October: Knockin’ Boots, Disco Rodeo
DJ HYPT on the decks from 9pm till late. Cowboy boots, disco balls, zero rules. Come dressed for the theme or just ready to dance.

🎃 Saturday 31 October: Halloween
Anna Vee at 3pm, DJ Flav at 7:30pm, then Humpdaze from 9pm, in costume too. Make an effort with the outfit if you’re keen.

Round up your crew and pick your night, or do both.

A little throwback to what weekends sound like at L&O! 🎶🌅Nothing beats live tunes, familiar faces, and a few drinks as t...
25/10/2026

A little throwback to what weekends sound like at L&O! 🎶🌅

Nothing beats live tunes, familiar faces, and a few drinks as the sun goes down. And there's plenty more where that came from!

🎶 Live acoustic music from 2pm
🍻 Happy Hour | 4:30–6pm
🍽️ $24 Sunday Roast from 4:30pm
🥩 Meat Raffles from 5pm

Same spot, same Sunday favourites. See you by the water! 🍻

This ain't our first rodeo 🤠🪩Knockin' Boots: Disco Rodeo is riding into L&O this long weekend. DJ HYPT on the decks from...
23/10/2026

This ain't our first rodeo 🤠🪩

Knockin' Boots: Disco Rodeo is riding into L&O this long weekend. DJ HYPT on the decks from 9pm till late.

Cowboy boots, disco balls, zero rules. Come dressed for the theme or just come ready to dance.

📅 Friday, 30 October, 9pm-late
🎧 DJ HYPT

Boots on, disco mode activated. See you at the rodeo. 🤠🪩

One week til Halloween, but who says we need an excuse for a good Friday night? 🍻🎶Live music, a few rounds, and $8 drink...
23/10/2026

One week til Halloween, but who says we need an excuse for a good Friday night? 🍻🎶

Live music, a few rounds, and $8 drinks to keep the night going!

🍻 Late Night Happy Hour | 8–9:30pm
$8 taps, house wines & selected spirits

Get your crew together and we'll see you at L&O!

The long lunch of the year is back on 🦪🏇Cup Day at Lakes & Ocean is made for settling in. TAB opens at 10am, the bistro ...
21/10/2026

The long lunch of the year is back on 🦪🏇

Cup Day at Lakes & Ocean is made for settling in. TAB opens at 10am, the bistro opens at 11:30am, and ‘Molly & Me’ play live after the race.

🦪 Sydney Rock Oysters, $22 | $38
🥩 $50 Signature Surf & Turf
👗 Best Dressed prizes
🎟️ Sweepstakes & raffles

Grab the crew and book a table. There’s still time.

📅 Tuesday 3 November, race at 3pm

20/10/2026

If you’ve been to a night out at L&O, you know the vibes. 😉🍻

And if you haven’t? Halloween might just be the perfect time to find out! 🎃

We’re bringing the good times, the costumes, and Humpdaze live from 9pm this Saturday, 31 October.

The only thing missing is you and your crew. 👻

A little Sunday sunset never hurt anyone 🌅🍷Find your spot, order your favourite drink, and let the afternoon roll into a...
18/10/2026

A little Sunday sunset never hurt anyone 🌅🍷

Find your spot, order your favourite drink, and let the afternoon roll into an easy evening by the water.

🎶 Live acoustic music from 2pm
🍻 Happy Hour, 4:30–6pm
🍽️ $24 Sunday Roast from 4:30pm
🥩 Meat Raffles from 5pm

Good views, good company, and no rush to be anywhere else.

16/10/2026

Saturdays are better spent at Lakes & Ocean! 🍻🎶

Good music, cold drinks, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to stay a little longer.

🎸 Live acoustic music from 3pm
🍸 $15 Cocktail Happy Hour, 5–7pm
🎤 Live band from 9pm

Round up your mates and make a Saturday of it!

Friday nights are better at Lakes & Ocean 🎶🍻Settle in for live music, good drinks and a Late Night Happy Hour worth stic...
16/10/2026

Friday nights are better at Lakes & Ocean 🎶🍻

Settle in for live music, good drinks and a Late Night Happy Hour worth sticking around for. Enjoy $8 taps, $8 house wines and $8 selected spirits from 8–9:30pm.

Your Friday plans? Sorted. 😉

Test 2 of the Bledisloe heads to Sydney 🏉Wallabies v All Blacks from Accor Stadium, live at Lakes & Ocean this Saturday ...
14/10/2026

Test 2 of the Bledisloe heads to Sydney 🏉

Wallabies v All Blacks from Accor Stadium, live at Lakes & Ocean this Saturday arvo.

📅 Saturday 17 October, 3:45pm AEDT
📺 Bledisloe Cup Test 2, LIVE & LOUD
🍹 $15 Cocktail Happy Hour, 5PM

Address

10 Little Street
Forster, NSW
2428

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 12am
Tuesday 10am - 12am
Wednesday 10am - 12am
Thursday 10am - 12am
Friday 10am - 12am
Saturday 10am - 12am
Sunday 10am - 12am

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