Lawn Bowls in Toorak

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Locals started Toorak Bowling Club in 1913, and volunteers still keep it running. Its weatherboard clubhouse on Mandeville Crescent looks over the green, where Saturday pennant sides share the space with a strong social membership.

From October to April, on days without pennant – which is most Saturdays – the club opens the green to barefoot bowls and outdoor BBQ groups.

Booking basics:

Groups start at eight people
Bowling from $20 per person, with barbecues available to hire
Bring your own food and cook it yourselves – the club doesn't supply catering
Leave the barbecues clean and working at the end
Under eight? Ring on the day to see whether the green is free

It suits Christmas parties, birthdays and relaxed work get-togethers that want an afternoon outdoors on a budget.

Up to 70 seated at tables of six, or 100 standing
A stage, projection screen and lectern for speeches or presentations
A commercially equipped kitchen, with larger parties encouraged to bring a caterer
Hirers arrange the furniture and handle catering and cleaning, other than the floors

The pool room

Two three-quarter snooker tables for a more casual night
Leather couches and a wall-mounted TV
Fits around 30 guests
Works for anything from a 40th to a business meeting

Lawn Bowls FAQs

When can we book barefoot bowls at Toorak Bowling Club?

From October to April, on days when no pennant is scheduled – most Saturdays fall into that window.

How much does it cost?

Bowling is from $20 per person for groups of eight or more, and the club hires out BBQs for an extra fee.

Does the club provide food?

No. Groups bring and cook their own food on the barbecues, and larger hall bookings are encouraged to bring a caterer.

What indoor spaces are there?

A main hall seating 70 (100 standing) with a stage, screen and lectern, and a pool room for about 30 with two snooker tables.

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