Clubs & Pubs
Local places that offer great food, sporting activities, dancing, entertainment, venue hire, or just a comfortable family-friendly place to hang out. As parents, we know that getting out for lunch or dinner can be challenging for kids. Check out our guide for Lake Macquarie. We’re sure you’ll find one that will suit your family perfectly!
Argenton – Club Macquarie
Need a place to stay that has everything you want on hand? Club Macquarie offers dining, drinks, entertainment, venue hire, and more. Check out the kid’s room at no cost to you!! At Bistro 458, every regular kid’s meal comes with a FREE Busy Nipper activity pack, a free soft drink, and even a FREE ice cream! Check their website for more details.
458 Lake Road, Argenton NSW, 2284
Phone: 02 4911 9500
Website: https://clubmacquarie.com.au/
Argenton Hotel
If you’re looking for a family-friendly lunch or dinner then Argenton Hotel is a winner. Newly renovated, and bursting with that friendly pub feels, it’s a must-do for lunch or dinner. Check out the functions rooms as well. With audio, visual, production and lighting, making it ideal for live music, and entertainment or product launches, weddings and cocktail parties. Kids will love the huge playground and beer garden cabanas and it’s the perfect place for a birthday party. There’s also a good range of kids’ meals which include dessert!
515 Lake Road, Argenton NSW 2284
Phone: 49581060
Website: https://argentonhotel.com.au/
Belmont Golf & Bowls
Home to an amazing 18-hole golf course and awesome bowling green. Their bistro, alfresco area, and function room all overlook the picturesque golf course and bowling greens. Soak up the views, enjoying a leisurely lunch or scrumptious dinner. KIDS EAT FREE with every adult meal purchased on Sunday lunch!
801A Pacific Highway, Marks Point, NSW 2280
Phone: 02 49454348
Website: https://www.belmontgolf.com.au/
Belmont 16’s Sailing Club
How about sitting on the deck and watching the sunset over the lake while you enjoy a drink and a bite to eat? There’s live entertainment, a kid’s play area, multiple eateries, a cafe and so much more at this popular club on the east of the lake. The Belmont 16 Foot Sailing Club is a great place to visit!
The Parade, Belmont NSW, 2280
Phone: 02 4945 0888
Website: https://16s.com.au
Belmont Hotel
Belmont Hotel is the friendly pub to sit down and have dinner with your family and friends. Your weekend entertainment is covered with Live Music on Friday night as well as Sunday afternoons, and get your name down for the pool comp.
Kids get ice cream with every meal, and this kid’s area is fantastic. Kids Eat FREE Monday to Tuesday (lunch & dinner). Offer only available with any full-priced adult meal & not available on public holidays.
483-485 Pacific Highway, Belmont NSW 2280
Phone: 49450444
Website: https://www.belmonthotel.com.au
Belmont – Lake Macquarie Yacht Club
Sailing is naturally on the menu at this waterfront yacht club on Lake Macquarie. You don’t have to sail to enjoy the fantastic food, entertainment or venue hire. Find out why this spot is kept a secret by the locals.
Ada Street, Belmont NSW, 2280
Phone: 02 4945 5522
Website: https://lmyc.com.au/
Bonnells Bay – The Bay Hotel Motel
The Bay Hotel Motel offers first-class facilities and services with a modern 3 1/2-star motel, hotel, restaurant, and bottle shop. Enjoy the public bar, sports bar, lounge, and all-weather beer garden. There’s plenty of room to unwind and relax. Sit at one of the custom-built tables and relax while the kids play in the playground.
Family Fun Sundays – Every Sunday from 12 pm to 3 pm, they offer an afternoon of entertainment, and activities while you relax in the beer garden. Families can enjoy free kid’s face painting or the whimsical creations of a balloon artist. At the Boatshed Restaurant choose from a wide range of pub classics and kids’ meals with ice-creams and activity packs for the kids!
330 Fishery Point Rd, Bonnells Bay NSW 2264
Phone: 4973 3177
Website: https://www.bayhotelmotel.com/
Boolaroo Sports Club
If you love a game of bowls, would like to join in the raffle, enjoy a trivia night or just spend time with your friends, this is a great place to go. With a function room available for hire this may be the perfect place for your party. A great menu is on offer so head over for a tasty meal.
Catch up with family and friends while kids play in the outdoor area. Boolaroo Sports Club prides themself on being a family club with offerings for the whole tribe!
31 Eighth Street, Boolaroo NSW, 2284
Phone: 02 4958 1058
Website: https://boolaroosportsclub.com.au/
Cameron Park – Harrigans
It’s a new pub with a new interactive play area that will keep the kids entertained as you unwind and catch up with friends and family to have a lovely meal together. Kids can enjoy their own menu with meal choices like pizza, nuggets, fish, and schnitzel.
70 McKendry Drive, Cameron Park NSW, 2285.
Phone: (02) 4905 0699
Website: https://www.harriganscameronpark.com.au/
Look out for their fun holiday events and workshops just for kids!
Cardiff Bowling Club
A friendly game of bowls, the chance to win a meat tray in the raffle or get your team together for trivia in the bar. Get over to Cardiff Bowling Club for a great time.
175 Myall Road, Cardiff NSW, 2285
Phone: 02 4954 7244
Cardiff RSL
Embracing mateship as a core Aussie value, Cardiff RSL aims to give visitors and members a good time when they visit. With dining, entertainment, a cafe and venue hire, head over and check them out. And yes, they are family-friendly!
45 Macquarie Road, Cardiff NSW, 2285
Phone: 02 4954 0766
Website: https://cardiffrsl.com.au/
Caves Beach – Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows
Whether it’s delicious eats, tasty cocktails or their state-of-the-art kids playground, Caves Coastal is an awesome place for lunch or dinner with family & friends. Caves Beachside Hotel is a luxury accommodation venue, offering a 7 day bistro, function rooms for weddings, events & conferences.
27 Mawson Close, Caves Beach NSW, 2281
Phone: 49809999
Website: https://www.cavescoastal.com.au/
With an awesome kids menu, and a great outdoor space for kids to run and play, it’s no wonder why they are known for being family-friendly. Keep an eye out for kids events as well.
Charlestown – Central Leagues Club
Central Leagues Club is the perfect family location, home to many sporting clubs including football, golf, netball, and league. Discover a range of dining experiences, function rooms, and an awesome kid’s playground.
8 Bula Street, Charlestown NSW 2290
Phone: 49436622
Website: https://www.centralleagues.com.au/
With kid’s meals starting from $12 and loads of options for parents, the best part of dinner is watching the kids burn off some energy in the playground. Kids get their own mini menu and 50% off their meals every Monday and Tuesday.
Charlestown – Club Charlestown
With fantastic dining, entertainment, venue hire and bowling this club can really validate its claim of being where good friends meet. Providing both members & visitors with great facilities, outstanding entertainment, and a vibrant Bar & Bistro dining option. The club is newly refurbished and is most definitely family friendly with a playground for the kids.
5 Lincoln Street, Charlestown NSW, 2290
Phone: 02 4943 3766
Website: https://clubcharlestown.com.au/
In the courtyard area, Club Charlestown has a custom-built secure play area which is undercover and perfect for a family dining experience. Kids Eat FREE Mondays for lunch or dinner. Maximum of 1 kids meal for every adult meal purchased. Must be a member.
Charlestown Golf Club & Driving Range
Have you ever thought of trying golf? It’s a lot harder than you might think. Charlestown Golf Club & Driving Range has something for everyone. Kids are welcome with a KIDS EAT FREE deal on Wednesday and Thursday nights for dinner. Book your next kids’ party at the driving range, or grab a light lunch at the Barn Bistro on Baker.
1 Barker Ave, Hillsborough 2290
Phone: (02) 4943 7944
Website: https://www.charlestowngolfclub.com/
Charlestown – Mattara Hotel
If it’s pub classics you’re after, the Mattara’s got that sorted. You’ll be sure to love the chef’s selection of pub meals, from great quality steaks to fish and chips, and vegetarian options. With versatile function spaces for group sizes up to 110 it’s the perfect solution for your next event.
333 Charlestown Road, Charlestown NSW 2290
Phone: 49433911
Website: https://www.mattara.com.au/
While you’re waiting for your meal, let the kids have fun down at the indoor play centre. Don’t forget to bring some change for the machines!
Dora Creek Workers Club
Dining, entertainment, raffles, and karaoke are all on offer at Dora Creek Workers Club.
1 Minnie Street, Dora Creek NSW, 2264
Phone: 02 4973 1499
Website: http://www.doracreekworkers.com.au/
Edgeworth Bowling Club
With men’s, women’s, social, and barefoot bowls on offer, the two well-maintained greens are a great place to have a game. Dining, entertainment, and venue hire are also available. Enjoy a family-style bistro featuring Thai and Australian meals.
5 Park Street, Edgeworth NSW, 2285
Phone: 02 4958 1994
Website: https://edgeworthsportandrec.com.au/
Edgeworth Tavern
At Edgeworth Tavern, you’ll enjoy indoor and outdoor dining, an awesome bottle shop, a VIP lounge, bars and sports betting, TAB & live sports. Plus, while you’re perusing the menu, the kids can play in the awesome kids area.
Crn Main Road & Minmi Road, Edgeworth NSW 2285
Phone: 49581772
Website: https://edgeworthtavern.com.au/
With the playground open for fun 7 days a week, why not plan a family lunch or dinner? The outdoor dining area is heated, so you can watch them as you chat.
Elermore Vale – Hotel Elermore
After extensive renovations, the former Shaft Tavern hasn’t looked back. Well known for sponsoring local teams, giving back to local schools and always putting community first. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week, kick back in comfort and watch the big screen while the kids play.
145 Croudace Road, Elermore Vale NSW, 2287
Phone: 49514587
Website: https://www.hotelelermore.com.au/
Holmesville Hotel
The Holmesville Hotel dishes up great Aussie pub food in a classic Aussie atmosphere. With a modern Australian menu and signature dishes, it’s no wonder the locals think it’s a great family meal out. Stay at the hotel, have a drink at the bar, or enjoy the laid back atmosphere of the beer garden.
21 George Street, Holmesville, 2286
Phone: 4953 2905
Website: https://www.holmesvillehotel.com.au/
During the school holidays, Holmesville Hotel always puts on some activities for the kids. Look out for their Kids Eat Free, Colouring Competitions, and Kids Only Movies, just for them during the holidays.
Kahibah Sports Club
With regular meal deals, awesome events for the family, and even kids disco’s, Kahibah Sports is a great place to visit with the family. With a solid community presence, it’s no wonder why this place is popular with the locals.
63 Keenibea Ave, Kahibah NSW 2290
Phone: 49432989
Website: https://kahibahsports.com.au/
Check out this awesome 18-hole mini-golf course. Spend quality time with family and friends, with a game of mini-golf. The course is fully shaded and has a seated area, adjacent to the bowling green. Give it a go for $5 per person. Book online. Kids will also love their new indoor cabin playground. Nicely themed with timber windows, the kids will have heaps of fun!
Jewells Tavern
This tavern is dedicated to bringing your family delicious food in the Bistro. A spacious dining area where you can share a meal with your family while enjoying the atmosphere in the outdoor beer garden.
73 Ntaba Road, Jewells NSW, 2280
Phone: 49489100
Website: https://www.jewellstavern.com.au/
Kids are well and truly covered at Jewells Tavern. Just wait until they see the huge outdoor play area and awesome fish tank!
Marks Point Sports Club
Marks Point Sports Club has something to offer the whole family. Bowls, live sports, a fishing club, dining, entertainment, and special kids events like discos and Bingo.
3A Findon Street, Marks Point NSW, 2280
Phone: 02 4945 4441
Website: https://www.markspointsportsclub.com.au/
Mount Hutton – Lake Macquarie Tavern
Lake Macquarie’s favourite hotel featuring Portion 31 Brasserie. Refurbished in 2015 and includes Kids’s Play Area & Drive through Bottlemart. Lake Macquarie Tavern offer patrons the chance to join their own Tavern Membership, earning loyalty points with any purchase throughout the Tavern including the bottle shop.
66 Wilsons Road, Mount Hutton NSW, 2290
Phone: 49487666
Website: https://www.lakemacquarietavern.com.au/
Your little ones can enjoy some fun, climbing through the play area while you wait on your meal. There’s also a game machine indoors, so bring some change! Kids Eat FREE on a Wednesday night with every main meal purchased after 5:30pm.
Pelican RSL
This RSL offers three great dining options, a fully equipped kids’ playroom, entertainment, and venue hire. Get your mouth watering with Jeff Law’s Family Chinese Restaurant. Pelican RSL is small enough to care, and large enough to entertain.
1 Piriwal Street, Pelican NSW, 2281
Phone: 02 4971 2165
Website: https://pelicanrsl.com.au/
With a small outdoor kids play area, awesome indoor playroom, and regular fun events just for kids like kid’s bingo and kid’s party events, it’s fair to say that Pelican RSL is family-friendly.
Rathmines Bowling Club – Club Catalina
With so much to offer including barefoot bowls, entertainment, a great menu, meat raffles, quiz nights and happy hour, Club Catalina really is the friendly club by the lake.
1 Stilling Street, Rathmines NSW, 2283
Phone: 02 4975 1955
Redhead – Club Redhead
This is not just an amazing place to have a game of bowls. You can also enjoy great food, fun entertainment and hang out with the locals!
42A Cowlishaw Street, Redhead NSW, 2280
Phone: 02 4942 6022
Website: https://www.redheadbc.com/
Kids menu includes, nuggets, sausages, fish, and honey chicken. This bowling club also has an outdoor play area.
Speers Point – Pippis at the Point
Located on the waterfront at Speers Point, Pippis boasts spectacular lake views with a mouthwatering menu and plenty of options for the kids. Kids can choose from pasta, schnitzel, burgers, the classic nuggets, and bangers & mash! Plus KIDS EAT FREE on Monday nights after 5 pm with a purchase of a main adult meal. With accommodation on-site and live entertainment, add Pippis to your list of venues to visit with the family.
199 Main Road, Speers Point, NSW
Ph: (02) 4958 1022
Website: https://www.pippis.com.au/
Swansea RSL
Boasting fantastic water views, this club sits in a great location. With alfresco dining, entertainment and venue hire this RSL has a lot to offer.
Kids menu in the Oceans Brasserie includes: fish, nuggets, schnitzel, cheese burger and pasta.
Bridge Street, Swansea NSW, 2281
Phone: 02 4971 1329
Website: https://swansearslclub.com/
Teralba Bowling Club
Telalba Bowling Club is a small club on the banks of Cockle Creek with boat access right at the door. This club has well maintained bowling greens, and an auditorium available for hire for those special occasions such as birthdays, engagements, weddings, presentation nights etc at very reasonable rates. Thier bistro specialises in a variety of cuisines including Malaysian, Singapore, Thai, Chinese and Australian.
2a York Street, Teralba NSW 2284
Phone: 49581407
Website: https://www.teralbabowls.com.au/
This awesome newly shaded playground, is the perfect spot to let the kids enjoy some fun. Book a kids birthday and a kids platter for only $60 for up to 15 kids.
Toronto Diggers
At The Diggers they offer entertainment, meat raffles, dining, venue hire and fun activities such as bingo or Sunday trivia night. Head over there to find out more.
41 The Boulevard, Toronto NSW, 2283
Phone: 02 4959 2411
Website: https://www.torontodiggers.com.au/
Toronto Hotel
Head out to the Toronto Hotel for all the pub classics! Their menu is jam-packed with all your favourites like burgers, fish & chips, steaks, and schnitzels. Plus options for the kids, who EAT FREE on Friday nights with the purchase of any main meal.
74 Victory Parade, Toronto, NSW
Phone: (02) 4959 1033
Website: https://torontohotel.com.au/
Toronto Workers Club
Toronto Workers Club exists for its members and community, hosting a range of comfortable and modern facilities, delicious dining choices and great promotions, activities and entertainment. Offering a restaurant, cafe, burger bar, kids play area, sports lounge, bar lounge area, auditorium, bowling green & tennis courts.
9 James Street, Toronto NSW 2283
Phone: 49592011
Website: https://www.torontoworkers.com.au/
The kid’s menu includes spaghetti, nuggets, fish, and pizza. Kids Eat FREE on most School Holidays for both lunch and dinner with every main meal purchased. Check with the club for updates. This awesome kids’ play area is a hit with the kids. Adult supervision is required.
Hotel Wangi
Hotel Wangi is the local pub serving generations of visitors and local patrons for over 60 years.
230 Watkins Road, Wangi Wangi NSW, 2267
Phone: 49751411
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotelwangi
Wangi Hotel has a big outdoor kids playground to keep them entertained while you wait for lunch to arrive. Let them burn off some energy!
Wangi RSL
Situated on the lakefront, enjoy the amazing view while you have a drink or a bite to eat. With entertainment, learn to sail classes and meat raffles, the possibilities are endless.
275 Watkins Road, Wangi Wangi NSW, 2267
Phone: 02 4975 1433
Website: https://www.wangirsl.com.au/
Warners Bay Hotel
The all-new Warners Bay Hotel and Lake St Terrace is open 7 days a week from 7am until late. They have a set breakfast menu, which looks delicious, featuring Kids’ Waffles! There’s also a kid’s menu for lunch & dinner with cheeseburgers, spaghetti, nuggets, and fish. The kids can try out the WBH shakes or special ‘Unicorn Shakes’ when on offer!
5 Johns Street Warners Bay NSW, 2282.
Phone: 02 49489055
Website: https://warnersbayhotel.com.au/
Warners at the Bay
Centrally located in Warners Bay, it’s the perfect host for your quick break, holiday, or event in the beautiful Hunter Region. With accommodation, a bottleshop, an awesome bar, music, and family dining, Warner’s at the Bay should be on your list.
320 Hillsborough Road, Warners Bay NSW, 2282
Phone: 49566066
Website: https://warnersatthebay.com.au/
Windale – Windale Gateshead Bowling Club
Offers great facilities including a vibrant bar, courtesy bus, a huge main auditorium seating 250, 2 x private function rooms, live music, synthetic and turf bowling greens, TAB and Keno facilities, as well as daily activities. Spencer’s Asian Kitchen runs the bistro, offering a mix of Asian cuisine with Australian favourites.
2A Lake Street, Windale NSW 2306
Phone: 49473 596
Website: https://wgbc.com.au/
Feel like Chinese for dinner? Why not bring the family down to their child-friendly restaurant? With an indoor play area for the little kids and free wi-fi for the older kids, you’re ticking all the boxes.
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