New Farm Bowls Club
ProHighlights
- Separate function room for groups of 6 up to 150
- Barefoot bowls on 12 rinks with lawn-side BBQ packages
- Beside New Farm Park, with a bus stop at the club entrance
About New Farm Bowls Club
New Farm Bowls Club sits on Brunswick Street right next to New Farm Park, and it has been on the same site since 1907. The 196 bus stops at the front gate and the New Farm Park CityCat terminal is a short walk away, so guests rarely need to drive. The clubhouse was rebuilt with a separate function room that takes groups from 6 up to 150. Inside, the club seats about 100, and the tables can be cleared to open up a dance floor once dinner is done. Outside there are four shaded areas with long tables looking over the greens, and 12 rinks for barefoot bowls. Many groups start with two hours on the green, with equipment and coaching supplied, before heading to the deck or inside. The club offers set packages for groups. The Barefoot Bowls and BBQ Feast pairs a session with a lawn-side BBQ, the Corporate Lawn and Lunch adds a premium BBQ buffet for team days, and hens and bucks groups get bowls, burgers and bubbles. The bistro handles all function catering, from à la carte meals to platters for groups of ten or more, so outside food is not allowed. A birthday cake is fine if your group brings its own paper plates, cutlery and napkins. Noise rules on the club's licence mean no live bands or personal speakers at private events. Music can be played through the club's own system in the function room.
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Food
The booking form asks about dietary requirements so the kitchen can plan ahead.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests can New Farm Bowls Club hold?
The function room takes groups from 6 up to 150, and the club seats about 100 inside. There are also four shaded outdoor areas beside the greens.
What kinds of parties does the club host?
The club hosts birthdays including 18ths and 21sts, hens and bucks days, Christmas parties, wedding receptions, corporate functions and team days, as well as christenings and community meetings.
How does barefoot bowls work for a group?
A two-hour session costs $90 per rink, with up to 10 players on each rink, and must be paid in advance. Sessions start at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm or 7pm, and staff explain the game and help during play.
Can we bring our own food or a cake?
Outside food is not allowed because the bistro caters every function. A birthday cake is welcome, and bringing your own paper plates, plastic cutlery and napkins avoids any cake fee.
Can we have a band or a DJ?
The club's liquor licence has noise limits, so live music and personal speakers are not permitted. Music can be piped through the club's own sound system for events in the function room.
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Annie Shirley
3 months ago
Sam was an amazing manager, Charlotte, Frankie and Axel were amazing with their customer service. Will be back again. Thank you!!
Margaret-Ann Foster
4 months ago
I had previously been too another bowls club near by and had terrible service from the functions manager. However, New Farm bowls club. 10 out of 10. The staff are very accommodating and can't do enough to make sure you…
IamJLW
4 months ago
What a great venue. The new menu was fantastic and was food you actually wanted to eat. We went in a Tuesday night and experienced The Bug for the first time. The bowls club operates as a live music venue every Tuesday n…
Ally Cooper
a year ago
Awesome friendly staff, very reasonably priced drinks and bistro meals. Super tasty! We will be back for sure, such a cool vibe and was great to see so many playing barefoot bowls and relaxing on the greens.
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