Adelaide Bowling Club
ProHighlights
- Three outdoor greens to choose from, priced by how much space and time the group wants
- Room for gatherings of up to 350 people across the greens, patio, palms area and clubhouse
- Club members can be booked as instructors, or a tournament director can run a proper competition
About Adelaide Bowling Club
The Adelaide Bowling Club has been running since 1897 and sits in the Eastern Parklands off Dequetteville Terrace, on the edge of the city. Non-members come by booking, and the club opens its greens to groups for social and corporate barefoot bowls. There are three outdoor areas to book. The Express B Green suits smaller crews from eight people, with two hours of bowling and seating for about ten beside the rink. The Functions Green gives groups of 20 or more three hours under the palms, with space for over 120 people. The Premium Green offers four hours and private use of the covered patio, for groups of at least 60. All green fees cover the bowls, the rink, tables, chairs and shade, and everyone in the group pays the fee, as there is no room set aside for spectators. Club members can be hired as instructors to teach the basics, or a tournament director can set up a competition. Food is handled by the in-house caterer, Food Man Chew, and must be ordered about ten days before the event. The bar pours tap beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks and barista coffee, and groups can run a capped bar tab. Bookings are taken from Tuesday to Sunday between 10am and 10pm, and a deposit secures the session. Final numbers are confirmed ten days ahead, and Saturday afternoons from October to March are kept for pennant matches.
Inclusions & amenities
Activity type
Price range (per person)
Setting
Ages
Pricing
Premium Green: $40 per person for four hours, minimum 60 guests, including private use of the patio. Instructors and a tournament director are extra, and a deposit secures the booking.
Food
Beverages
Availability
What's Included
Frequently asked questions
What does a bowls booking cost?
The Express B Green is $25 per person for two hours, the Functions Green is $35 per person for three hours with a 20-guest minimum, and the Premium Green is $40 per person for four hours with at least 60 guests.
Can we bring our own food or drinks?
No outside food or drinks are allowed. Catering is ordered from the in-house caterer about ten days ahead, and the bar sells beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks and coffee, with capped bar tabs available.
What should we wear on the greens?
Wear flat-soled shoes or go barefoot, as heels are not allowed on the grass, and the club counts boots and oxford-style shoes as heels. Casual or festive clothes are fine, and a hat is a good idea for daytime sessions.
What happens if it rains or is very hot?
The club stays open in light or patchy rain, and only closes the greens if they flood. In that case indoor bowls and darts are offered. In hot weather the greens stay open, with shade, free water and sunscreen provided.
Do we need to know how to play?
No experience is needed. A club member can be booked as an instructor to explain the bias of the bowls and how scoring works, and a casual game up and back twice takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
Lex Williams
a month ago
Great spot for a game, cheap drink and some springtime hangs. No complaints
JoJo DC
2 months ago
Great session for Father's Day, friendly staff and his demo did justice. Loved it here on my work Christmas party and now with family definitely rematch session will be booked! Cheers
Brad Eather
5 months ago
Organised several get togethers there over the years, always a great time (especially when they've got a DJ going in the sun)
Kylie Sunman
10 months ago
Great Christmas catch up for work at the Adelaide Bowling Club. If you haven't been, give it a shot, super venue for a sunday session with DJ Hannah on the tunes and fabulous catering by the venue. We had an 80's them…
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