R U OKAY? Day – The Drive
THE DRIVE FILM SCREENING FOR R U OKAY? DAY In the lead up to R U OK? Day, we’re screening ‘The Drive’ at Harbord Hotel on Monday 9 September. We’ve got one of the filmmakers Josh dropping in for a Q&A after the film ends. The movie follows a group of four young Aussie blokes, […]
What’s on in September
WHAT’S ON THIS SEPTEMBER We’ve got an epic line-up of events this September at your local! From film screenings to musical bingo and live local tunes, there’s always something to keep you busy. Cruise into the weekend and head over to your local for live music every Friday night at 8pm. Plus, make sure to drop […]
Your Freshwater Beach House
Everyone knows that undeniable Freshwater current. It’s magic. Our locals are different. Kicking back and soaking it all up is in our blood. We’re a generation of sun-chasers, wave-riders, soft-sand pelters. It courses through us. It’s a cultural melting pot where locals come to discover and share great tastes; sounds; friends; and good vibes, in […]
Chats with The Velvet Club
CHATS WITH THE VELVET CLUB We chatted to The Velvet Club before their Homegrown gig at Harbord on Friday 30 August. The Indie-rock band have built a reputation for their sweaty, high energy live show. The band has been steadily climbing the charts through regular nation-wide touring since 2022, taking their show from backyards to festival […]
What’s on in August
WHAT’S ON THIS AUGUST We’ve got an epic line-up of events this August at your local! From drink specials to musical bingo and live local tunes, there’s always something to keep you busy. Cruise into the weekend and head over to your local for live music every Friday night. Plus, make sure to drop in on […]
Aloha Freshie Weekend
ALOHA FRESHIE! HAWAII IS COMING TO OUR SHORES. Friday 2nd – Sunday 4th AugustHarbord Diggers, Ocean Terrace We’re celebrating Duke Kahanamoku’s birth month with a weekend-long Hawaiian Lū’au in Freshwater! From Friday 2 – Sunday 4 August Harbord Hotel will be popping up at Harbord Diggers Ocean Terrace to bring you a taste of Hawaiian pork rolls […]
Save The Waves Film Festival 2024
SAVE THE WAVES FILM FESTIVAL 2024 The worlds only international surf and environmental film festival is back and stopping off at Harbord Hotel! Save The Waves Film Festival 2024 is an international film tour that continues and brings alive the conversation about the climate, our ocean and surfing. The tour raises money towards environmental efforts […]
LAZY GHOST
We had a cheeky chat with one of our fave local bands rocking the Aussie music scene. These legends are gearing up for their THIRD gig at Harbord — where they not only love the intimate vibes of the stage but also adore the subtle jingles of dancing jewelry (ah, the sounds of the good […]
NAIDOC WEEK
CELEBRATING NAIDOC WEEK This NAIDOC Week we proudly stand as an ally to Australia’s First Nations people. We are proud to have partnered with talented Indigenous owned businesses and social impacts, to celebrate First Nations culture and amplify their voices. This year’s NAIDOC Week theme, ‘Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud,’ celebrates the […]
Save The Waves Film Festival 2024
MONDAY 15 JULY | 7PM Join us for the Save the Waves Film Festival. We’ll have a Q&A, special guests and prizes on the night including a $600 O’Neill wetsuit to giveaway! Proceeds from the night go towards Manly Freshwater World Surfing Reserve and Surfrider Foundation Australia. $15 tickets.