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Overview & Vibe

Warners Bay Hotel sits in the middle of the Warners Bay town centre, a short walk from the Lake Macquarie foreshore. Its function arm trades as Lake St Functions, and the space is a recently built purpose-designed mezzanine level above the pub — not a converted back room.

Setting & Style

The venue’s own photographs show a long table running the length of a timber-lined mezzanine under pendant lighting, a bar backed by a full spirits wall, and a planted outdoor terrace. The building signage reads Warners Bay Hotel above Lake St Terrace, and the internal directory is straightforward: L2 Lake St Terrace, L1 Accommodation, G WBH Hotel.

Ideal For

Couples wanting a modern urban reception rather than a country estate, at almost any size from 20 to 200-plus. It suits people who want the drinks to be good — the venue claims the largest wine, liquor and cocktail selection in the Lake Macquarie area — and who like that guests can stay in the building.

The Need-to-Knows

Nothing is priced, and no ceremony space is offered. This is a reception venue: weddings head the list of events hosted, but what is offered is food and beverage packages rather than a ceremony location, so plan to marry elsewhere and come here afterwards. The venue gives its location only as “in the heart of Warners Bay C.B.D” — and enquiries run through (02) 4948 9055.

Standout Feature

Flexibility of scale in one room. The mezzanine “can cater for 20-200+ people, and can be booked as a whole level, or customised for more private and intimate events” — so the same space works for a twenty-person dinner and a two-hundred-person reception, which very few venues in this database can say.

Amenities

  • Purpose-Designed Mezzanine Level
  • Lake St Terrace
  • Exclusive Use Of The Whole Level
  • Outdoor Planted Terrace
  • Full Cocktail Bar
  • Largest Wine, Liquor And Cocktail Selection In Lake Macquarie
  • Dedicated Functions Team
  • In-house Catering
  • Structured Dining Or Cocktail Service
  • Tailored Menu Packages
  • On-site Accommodation
  • Bottleshop
  • Live Music Programme
  • Two Dining Areas
  • Walk To Lake Macquarie Foreshore
  • Open 10am To Late Seven Days

Ceremony Setting

No details available.

Dietary Options Supported

  • Dietary Requirements On Request

Nearby Landmarks

  • Lake Macquarie – "Located in the heart of Warners Bay C.B.D and just a short stroll to the shores of Lake Macquarie"
  • Warners Bay town centre – The hotel's own description of its position, with the function brand named Lake St after the street
  • Lake St Terrace – The venue's own rooftop and mezzanine level, signposted on the building above the hotel entrance

On Site Accommodation

  • Yes

Venue Capacity

  • 20 to 200 guests.

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