In 1800, Captain William Reid sailed the 30-tonne schooner ‘Martha’ from Sydney to the Hunter River on a mission to collect coal.
Not going far enough north, he sailed into Lake Macquarie and accidentally became the first European person to visit the area.
For many years the lake was known as Reid’s Mistake after his fortuitous error.
Around 1826 it was renamed after Governor Lachlan Macquarie.
Martha gives a curated beverage list that holds ode to our local Hunter Valley wineries, brewers and distillers.
Our bar leads have created thoughtful cocktails steeped with sophistication and cheek, designed to savour while the sun sinks over the lake.
Martha toasts to sophisticated sips, from curated wines to craft beer and elevated cocktails.
Our wine list is thoughtfully curated to complement our Mediterranean, inspired menu, with a focus on food-favoured wines that elevate the Martha experience. It pays homage to our renowned local wine region, the Hunter Valley, featuring celebrated producers and winemakers.
A particular highlight is our collaboration with David Hook Wines, including the exclusive Martha range which is light, playful, and effortless.
We also proudly serve our exclusive 30 Tonne Mistake Lager, developed in collaboration with Lake Mac Brewing Co, brewed to complement Martha’s Mediterranean menu.
From wine to beer to cocktails — we pour with purpose.
What is old can be new again, food & fire brings us back to the deepest origins of cookery, a practice that is unharnessed, allowing for the authentic flavours to speak for themselves.
Martha’s focus is cooking with our Mediterranean Mibrasa ovens. Mibrasa (pronounced meh-brasa) is a primitive culinary method imparting subtle, smoky palate from the simplicity of cooking over hot coals reaching beyond 500 degrees Celsius.
Public Holiday services have a 2 course minimum requirement per person
Treat that special someone to a elegant day or evening overlooking the lake.
Gift cards can include an unforgettable multi-course Drink & Dine experience.
Gather the Crew , Martha welcomes group bookings with a shared-style dining experience designed to bring everyone together on her “Martha, Feed Me” Menu
Bookings of 12–19 adults
from 2 courses to share | $68pp
Bookings of 20–30 adults
3 courses to share | $78pp
Bookings of 31–50 adults
3 courses — 2 shared, followed by alternating individual desserts | $88pp
Bookings of 50–55+ adults
Exclusive Terrace option
4 courses to share | $94pp