About Lakes Hotel - The Entrance
Lakes Hotel - The Entrance is a hotel and pub located at 201 The Entrance Road, The Entrance NSW 2261. Iconic waterfront pub with premium dining and live music. The venue has 24 approved gaming machines (pokies). It is rated 4 out of 5 from 895 Google reviews. A food and drinks menu is listed below. Phone: (02) 4332 2166.
Iconic waterfront pub with premium dining and live music
Situated in the heart of The Entrance on the NSW Central Coast, the Lakes Hotel is a heritage-listed landmark overlooking Tuggerah Lake. Recently refurbished to blend historic charm with contemporary style, the venue offers a premium bistro, multiple bars, boutique accommodation, and is widely recognized as one of the region's premier live entertainment hubs.
What Lakes Hotel - The Entrance offers
Accomodation
Bar
24 Gaming machines
Establishment
Events
Open now
Lakes Hotel - The Entrance location and map
Opening times
Frequently asked questions about Lakes Hotel - The Entrance
Where is Lakes Hotel - The Entrance located?
Lakes Hotel - The Entrance is located at 201 The Entrance Road, The Entrance NSW 2261. It is a hotel and pub in the suburb of The Entrance, New South Wales.
What are the opening hours of Lakes Hotel - The Entrance?
Lakes Hotel - The Entrance opening hours: Monday: 8:00 AM to 2:00 AM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM to 2:00 AM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM to 2:00 AM; Thursday: 8:00 AM to 2:00 AM; Friday: 8:00 AM to 2:00 AM; Saturday: 8:00 AM to 2:00 AM; Sunday: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Hours can change on public holidays, so check with the venue before visiting.
Does Lakes Hotel - The Entrance have pokies?
Yes. Lakes Hotel - The Entrance has 24 gaming machines (pokies) approved under its NSW hotel licence, ranking number 233 among NSW hotels by gaming machine numbers.
Does Lakes Hotel - The Entrance serve food?
Yes. Lakes Hotel - The Entrance serves food and its menu with prices is listed on this page. Kitchen hours may differ from the venue opening hours.
Does Lakes Hotel - The Entrance have a bar?
Yes. Lakes Hotel - The Entrance holds a NSW liquor hotel licence and serves alcoholic drinks at the bar.
What is the phone number for Lakes Hotel - The Entrance?
You can phone Lakes Hotel - The Entrance on (02) 4332 2166.
How is Lakes Hotel - The Entrance rated?
Lakes Hotel - The Entrance is rated 4 out of 5 based on 895 Google reviews.
Which venues are near Lakes Hotel - The Entrance?
Licensed venues close to Lakes Hotel - The Entrance include Shelly Beach Golf Club, The Greens The Entrance, Diggers The Entrance, The Long Jetty Hotel. See the nearby venues list on this page for distances and details.
Entrance Services & Facilities
Dining & Bars
The Lakes Bistro
A spacious dining area serving a mix of modern Australian cuisine, pub classics, wood-fired pizzas, and fresh local seafood.
The Terrace Bar
An outdoor elevated space offering panoramic views of the water, specializing in signature cocktails, craft beers, and wine.
The Public Bar
A traditional social hub featuring a wide range of tap beers and a relaxed atmosphere for catching up with locals.
Entertainment & Leisure
Live Music Program
Regular performances featuring local acoustic artists, DJs, and major touring bands on the main stage.
Sports Viewing
Large screens throughout the venue broadcasting live sporting events including NRL, AFL, UFC, and international cricket.
TAB and Wagering
Full TAB facilities and electronic betting terminals for racing and sports enthusiasts.
VIP Lounge
A modern gaming area featuring the latest machines and amenities for patrons.
Family Features
Kids Menu
A selection of affordable meals specifically designed for children, including options like cheeseburgers, fish and chips, and pasta.
Family Dining Area
Comfortable and spacious seating within the bistro suitable for large families and groups with high chairs available.
Functions & Events
The Waterfront Suite
A private event space catering to weddings, engagement parties, and corporate seminars with views of the lake.
Catering Packages
Customizable food and beverage packages ranging from casual platters to formal sit-down multi-course meals.
Amenities & Services
Boutique Accommodation
Recently renovated hotel rooms featuring modern decor, air conditioning, and convenient access to the town center.
LiquorStax Bottle Shop
An on-site drive-thru and walk-in bottle shop offering a comprehensive range of spirits, wines, and beers.
Accessibility
The venue is equipped with ramp access and accessible facilities to accommodate guests with mobility needs.
Our Food & Drinks Menu
* Please note that all images are for illustration purposes only and actual serving will vastly differ.
Lakes Hotel - The Entrance reviews
4 Star Review by Tania Griffin
Food was nicely cooked. Didn't have to wait too long. Steak cooked perfectly. Gravy needs improvement as it was watery. Service great. Place very clean, including toilets. Their other bar had a pool table. Great out door seating area. Several options where you can watch sports on TV. $15 meal specials except public holidays. We've been twice since arriving and probably will go again before our holiday is over. Parking area next door next to. Bottle shop.
5 Star Review by Dianne Caine
I'm giving them 5 stars because even though there wasn't any vegan options on the menu, they tried their best to provide us with something, tweaking meals to accommodate us. The food was delicious and the girl who served us was extremely helpful and friendly. We called around local pubs and a restaurant about vegan options and this was the only one who said they would help as best they could. That is all we could ask for. Well done lakes hotel for having great staff a great chef and a friendly atmosphere. We will definitely come back. P.S A vegan Burger would be great on the menu
4 Star Review by Daniel Sgroi
Great place for lunch, nice food and good beer on tap. The staff were polite and the food was good and it came out in good time, all up very pleasing experience, good for young and old. I recommend the smoked Moroccan beef brisket and the salt and pepper squid.
5 Star Review by Captain kranq
So I had to stay locally overnight. As a guy who can sleep on a lumpy couch and no luxury needed... I looked on line for the cheapest bed I could find. Well I rang and asked if they had vacancy for a single male. It was cheap. 30 minutes later I had arrived, checked in. My room was clean simple and had tea / Coffee and a jug, a fridge with water and a TV in a small room with tall ceilings with a ceiling fan, a TV and table and chair and place to put my clothes. The windows open in front of fine security mesh . To let the air in and out. It was actually perfect. Good crisp linen , warm bed cover and spare blanket. And a towel. Bathrooms were clean and bright . What more could I need. Weeknights there is different specials at the bistro. The food was good. The supermarket is 30 seconds away . This was a pub that is a hotel. Pubs like this come with that caveat... Drunk patrons might also stay the night. In general my say was excellent. It looked recently spruced up. Definately worth the dollars to stay in a pinch. Check out was friendly and easy. So close to the main strip and tourist areas. Thank you.
1 Star Review by M Chan
Travelling for a few days across hunter valley to the entrance and by far this is the worst place. Ordered 2 serves of half racks ribs which has small 4 ribs on each, half size of my hand. Standard pork full ribs has around 10 to 13. So this is really below standard. The chicken schnitzel is an absolute shocker that is extremely salty. The only flavour is salt not chicken, is the same as eating salt. After complaining to staff, no apologies and claim that this is how it supposed to be with a straight face. Not acceptable to serve food like this n think its fine. There are much better place to dine and don't waste your time and money here.
5 Star Review by bot 6
I stayed there last night. Could not be happier. Very friendly staff, the room is clean, bed sheets are fresh, quiet atmosphere. I'll definitely stay there again next time I am visiting The Entrance.
4 Star Review by Michael Starkey
Liked the food, not 5 star quality but it was good; it is a very popular restaurant. We've been here before the maintenance, painting etc they did during the COVID-19 break and what they did was good. We'll be going back again next year.
4 Star Review by Melissa Gray
Great local pub that's just had a massive refurbishment. The place looks great. Live music on weekends. Karaoke. Great food and a few bars to choose from. Also has rooms for accommodation at a great price. Rooms ate clean. Ammenities are tidy. Great atmosphere.
4 Star Review by John Addison
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4 Star Review by Keffa G
Originally gave this establishment a lot lower rating, as the first visit wasn't impressive. On a revisit one would think it was a different place all together. 100% improvement on everything . Great feed and service glad I gave it a second chance....