Lawn Bowls in Brisbane

Lawn Bowls: What to Look For

Barefoot bowls is one of the easiest Brisbane parties to pull together. Community clubs supply the bowls and a quick lesson, guests play in bare feet on the green, and a barbecue or bistro meal follows.

The clubs here are spread across the inner city and the western and eastern suburbs, each with its own feel, from riverside greens in New Farm to a colonial-style clubhouse in Toowong.

What Brisbane bowls clubs offer:

Rates from $10 per person in New Farm and Toowong, and from $12 per person in Bardon
Function rooms upstairs or beside the greens for speeches and dinner
Covered gazebos, decks and pavilions for shade on hot days
Barbecue packages and bistro meals, depending on the club
Birthdays, farewells, reunions and work Christmas parties are regular bookings
Kids are welcome at several clubs, making it a relaxed family option

Need a more formal room for after? See venues or Christmas party venues.

Late afternoon sessions avoid the worst of the summer heat
Summer storms can cut play short, so ask what happens to a booking if rain or lightning hits
The dry months from May to September are the most reliable for outdoor play
November and December weekends book out early for work parties

Questions for the club

Whether the green and a covered area are reserved for your group
What food packages include and whether you can bring a cake
How long the green is booked and what happens if play runs over
Bar arrangements and opening hours, since clubs are licensed
Parking and public transport, especially at inner-city clubs

Lawn Bowls FAQs

How much does barefoot bowls cost in Brisbane?

Headline prices start from $10 per person at New Farm and Toowong clubs, and from $12 per person in Bardon. Food and room hire are usually extra.

Can Brisbane bowls clubs host a work Christmas party?

Yes. Several clubs host Christmas parties with a reserved green and a function room, and groups of up to 180 can be catered for at the larger clubs.

Do children play barefoot bowls at Brisbane clubs?

Several clubs welcome kids, and Bardon takes children's parties. Ask about supervision rules on the green.

Is there riverside barefoot bowls in Brisbane?

Yes, the New Farm club sits beside the river and runs barbecue packages for birthdays and work groups.

What do Brisbane bowlers wear on the green for a party?

Comfortable clothes and a hat. Shoes come off for the green, and sunscreen helps on summer afternoons.

Can we hold a 21st at a Brisbane bowls club?

Some clubs list 21st birthdays among their functions, including New Farm and Toowong. Ask about room capacity and bar arrangements.

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