Mark your calendars for Tuesday 3 November and join us by the lake for a Melbourne Cup afternoon featuring a three-course lunch, Prosecco or draught beer on arrival, vinyl DJs, live outfit sketches, sweepstakes and best dressed prizes.
Looking for the perfect way to ease into your weekend? Join us for HIGH TIDE, our signature Happy Hour, every Friday to Sunday from 3 - 5pm. With stunning ocean views and a laid-back atmosphere, it’s the ideal setting for casual afternoon sips.
Our venue is the perfect place to host your next event, whether it's a corporate gathering, birthday, engagement party or a waterfront wedding celebration.
Bring that bottle you’ve been saving and enjoy BYO with no corkage every Wednesday & Thursday evening at TINTA when dining on our banquet menus. Long dinners, lakeside views and chef-curated feasting await.
We have come together with CoastXP to bring guests a coastal experience like no other. Join CoastXP on either an Ocean Explorer Tour (Nov – May) or Whale Discovery Tour (Jun – Nov) followed by an incredible two-course lunch with us, all at a packaged price.
Book your School Formal with us, and enjoy a stunning location with incredible photo opportunities on our balcony, lawn, or jetty, paired with flexible packages. PLUS, Any School Formal booking will receive a $50 TINTA Gift Card [for the event organiser] to redeem at a later date!
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A little winter update, our Sunday nights are going into hibernation. We’ll still be open bright and early Wednesday through Sunday for all your TINTA favourites.
We’re thrilled to team up with Body Bend Pilates for Sunrise Pilates by the Lake on Friday, 28 February. Start your day with an energising Pilates session on The Lawn, followed by a casual breakfast and coffee by Allpress Espresso.
This Long Weekend is all about good vibes—great food, live tunes, and stunning lakeside views. We’re open Saturday and Sunday with everything you need for a fun-filled escape.
Celebrate EOFY at TINTA with relaxed team lunches, client dinners and group celebrations, plus a complimentary glass of Taittinger on arrival for bookings held in May and June 2026.
Laid-back acoustic music by the lake every week. Join us Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons for live local artists, sunset views and relaxed TINTA vibes.
Back by popular demand, Two Courses for $49 is back at TINTA. Choose any two dishes from our specially curated menu, available Wednesday to Friday for lunch and dinner from 17 June to 28 August.
We’re raising a glass to NSW Wine Month — and giving you another reason to join us by the lake. All November long, enjoy 15% off all NSW bottled wines from some of our favourite local producers.
Join us for a night packed with entertainment, local seafood and ring in 2025 with an unforgettable lakeside experience.
Is there a better way to spend Sunday afternoons than with Spritz in hand, overlooking our beautiful Lake Macquarie? Join us for $12 Spritz every Sunday from 2pm -5pm.
We’re shaking (and stirring) things up this September with three special takes on the classic Negroni , created with our friends at Earp. Sip lakeside and celebrate spring with bold, bright flavours all month long.
We're pretty excited to announce that, from Wednesday 11 September, the TIDE IS CHANGING at TINTA. We will be opening our doors ALL DAY with a new, relaxed, casual & welcoming experience for EVERYONE! Think breakfast by the lake, your morning coffee with a view, lunch on the lawn and cocktails in the sun!
Buying gifts for mum can be tricky & we know it's not just about the gifts shared but the moments cherished.
Join us this Easter weekend with a special Good Friday set menu from 12pm, live music on Saturday & Sunday, and all-day dining from 7:30am. Bookings essential, learn more here.
Father’s Day by the lake, sorted. Join us at TINTA for a relaxed feast with Father’s Day specials, or grab one of our $120 Seafood Picnic Boxes to enjoy wherever the day takes you.
Spring weekends, sorted. Join us for Bottomless Brunch with a set menu to share and bottomless drinks, from $89pp.
As we continue to celebrate our incredible region, we're thrilled to host our next Wine & Dine Dinner with Margan Wines & Binnie Beef. on Thursday 15 August.
TINTA Lawn Sessions ~ your summer go-to for live entertainment. Join us every Saturday from 2pm–5pm for a rotating showcase of incredible local talent, all set against the most picturesque backdrop.
We’re hosting our Autumnal Garden Party at Customs House Hotel as part of Newcastle Food Month — long lunches, live music, roaming food stations and flowing drinks across two autumn Saturdays.
Valentine’s & Galentine’s at TINTA. Friday 13 & Saturday 14 February. Two nights of lakeside dining, live music and good company.. Enjoy a special three-course menu with a glass of Champagne Taittinger on arrival. $99 per person. Limited seats. Book now.
In celebration of World Whisky Day and with the support of our partners Diageo Australia, we're excited to host an evening sipping "Rare & Special" whiskies. Join us from 6pm on Friday, 17 May, as we dine on a 7-course tasting menu paired with matching Rare & Special whisky releases.
This International Women's Day, we recognise the achievements of women & explore how we can ensure women are safe and empowered throughout our community.
View our Christmas and New Year’s trading hours.
Celebrate Christmas by the lake with our $89 Christmas Feast — a relaxed, share-style spread featuring porchetta or whole snapper, plus a fresh summer pavlova to finish. The easiest (and tastiest) way to enjoy the festive season.
Unleash your inner artist and sip your way to a masterpiece. In collaboration with Pinot & Picasso Newcastle, we're excited to announce a second pop-up event on Sunday, 19th Nov from 4pm - 6:30pm.
Kids eat free at TINTA these school holidays!
Kick off your long weekend and hop in this Easter Good Friday for a TINTA special.
Celebrate with us & ring in the New Year at TINTA.
2 Siting available with free flowing drinks and live entertainment.
Celebrate International Dog Day with a FREE pamper for your pooch & tasty treats with the team from Kare Kanine. Saturday 27th August, from 8am - 12pm.
We're so excited to share that we'll be swinging our doors open on Friday 29 July from 5pm and then from coffee through until cocktails Saturday 30 July.
