Dining, Events & Family Fun at Diggers The Entrance

Dining, Events & Family Fun at Diggers adjoining Ibis Styles

If you stay with us at Ibis Styles The Entrance, you won’t have to go far to find great food, family fun, live sports, and fantastic entertainment. Right next door is Diggers at The Entrance, a vibrant lakeside venue loved by locals and visitors alike—and it’s also where all our guests enjoy breakfast daily. The Diggers The Entrance is easily accessible via an internal walkway, and all ibis The Entrance guests receive member discounts when dining at Diggers The Entrance.

More Than Just a Club

Diggers is more than your average club—it’s a community destination offering something for everyone. From delicious all-day dining, live music, special events, live sport in the Sports Bar, and kids’ indoor play center, it’s the perfect complement to your stay with us at the ibis Styles The Entrance.

What you’ll find at Diggers:

The bright and breezy Outside-In Kitchen|Cafe is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner
The Jungle Play Zone – two levels of fun for kids to go wild so you can eat in peace!
The Bench Sports Bar – massive LED screen, full sports coverage and Keno
Weekly and Seasonal community events
Live entertainment weekly and ticketed shows and events in The Entrance throughout the year
Family-friendly atmosphere with a strong local community feel
Beautiful water views over Tuggerah Lakes

What’s On at Diggers The Entrance Tuggerah

Diggers hosts an exciting calendar of events, so there’s always something happening during your stay. From live music nights and themed dining events to community markets and seasonal celebrations, it’s worth checking their Special Events page and Weekly Events calendar before you arrive.

Upcoming highlights include

Live music and lounge sessions every weekend
Weekly Bingo The Entrance– a local favourite with great prizes and friendly fun
Mother’s Day Dining & Entertainment – a special day out for Mum (May)
Yulefest in July – winter celebrations with a festive twist
Central Coast Ukulele Festival – a fun, family-friendly event in September

The Bench Sports Bar The Entrance – Never Miss a Sporting Moment

Welcome to The Bench Sports Bar, your go-to for every major sporting event, all day every day! Featuring a massive LED screen for live events and multiple additional TVs throughout the space, you’ll never miss a moment—from local races to international games.

Catch Sky Racing 1 & 2, Fox Sports 1, 2 & 3, Trackside, and a full line-up of US sports streamed live and loud. For the punters, Keno and self-serve EBT terminals are also available making it the perfect place to grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy the best in sport and racing.

The Jungle Play Zone – Let the Kids Go Wild!

Let the kids burn off energy at The Jungle Play Zone the best one on the central coast. This is a two-level indoor adventure space. It is filled with exciting mazes, games, and fun. Whether you’re travelling with toddlers or older children, they’ll love the excitement—and you’ll love the chance to relax with a coffee and a meal while they go wild in a safe and supervised environment.

Outside-In Kitchen|Cafe – Open for breakfast lunch and dinner

All Ibis Styles guests can enjoy daily breakfast at Outside-In Kitchen|Cafe, located at the Diggers The Entrance. This unique dining space brings the outside in, with floor-to-ceiling windows, natural finishes, and a bright, breezy atmosphere ideal for casual dining any time of day.

Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the menu features fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a mix of classic favourites and modern Australian fare. Whether you’re fuelling up for a day of exploring or settling in for a relaxed meal with all-day breakfasts and a special kids menu, Outside-In Kitchen|Cafe is a local favourite with something for everyone.

Plus, with barista-made coffee, friendly service, and beautiful views over Tuggerah Lakes, it’s the perfect spot to unwind—morning to night. Plus as a staying ibis guest you will receive member rates for food all you need to do is show your ibis room key!

Host Your Next Event or Conference

Planning a conference, meeting, or celebration? Diggers at The Entrance offers flexible event spaces for functions of all sizes—from intimate gatherings to large-scale corporate events. Their skilled events team can create packages just for you. They offer catering, AV equipment, and a beautiful lakeside location to impress your guests.

With ibis Styles located just steps away, accommodation for your delegates or out-of-town guests is easy and convenient.

Find out more about the Diggers venue options here.

For enquiries and bookings, contact the Diggers team directly: functions@diggersattheentrance.com.au

The Perfect Pairing for Your Stay

When you stay at ibis Styles The Entrance, you get the comfort of modern, stylish accommodation plus the added bonus of having food, entertainment, events, live sports, and family fun located just moments away. It’s all in one convenient lakeside location, making your Central Coast getaway as easy as it is enjoyable.