Lawn Bowls on the North Shore

Lawn Bowls: What to Look For

Harbourside Mosman and leafy Lane Cove give North Shore groups quite different bowls days. Gambling-free Club Bradley Mosman has rooms that scale from a 15-person garden to a 200-guest cocktail space, plus catering from Lusso Kitchen. Over in Lane Cove West, Lane Cove Bowling Club keeps it simpler, From $15 per person with equipment supplied and a bar at club prices.

Picking between Mosman and Lane Cove:

Budget: Lane Cove publishes a per-head rate, while Club Bradley builds food and drink packages around the game
Scale: the Balmoral Room in Mosman fits 200 cocktail-style, against a 70-seat hall in Lane Cove
Driving: Lane Cove's function hall has plenty of parking nearby, whereas Mosman's weekend kerbside parking is scarce
Non-bowlers: Mosman has pickleball, pool and table tennis; Lane Cove has a BBQ, outdoor bar and patio
Presentations: Lane Cove can set up a projector or big-screen TVs for a work session

Buses link Lane Cove with Chatswood and the city, and Mosman has buses plus a ferry at Mosman Bay. Trains and Metro run through Chatswood and North Sydney, which helps groups travelling in from the upper North Shore plan a connection.

School fundraisers and Christmas parties are part of Club Bradley's pitch
Training days and trivia nights sit on Lane Cove's list
Birthdays suit both, with a garden or terrace in Mosman or the patio in Lane Cove
Corporate groups can choose Lane Cove's AV or Mosman's larger private rooms

Practical differences before you commit

Club Bradley doesn't open Mondays, and on other days bowls bookings start at noon
Catering through Lusso Kitchen needs a week's lead time or more
Lane Cove doesn't accept Diners or American Express
Organisers in Lane Cove can open a tab and pay it off when the day wraps up

Lawn Bowls FAQs

Which North Shore bowls club suits a large cocktail party?

Club Bradley Mosman's Balmoral Room has its own bar and handles 200 standing or 120 seated. In Lane Cove the hall tops out at 70 seated.

What does barefoot bowls cost on the North Shore?

Lane Cove charges From $15 per person, with all equipment supplied. Club Bradley Mosman doesn't show a pricing guide, so ask it for a quote alongside a food and drink package.

How do we reach North Shore bowls without driving?

Lane Cove is on bus routes from Chatswood and the CBD. Mosman has buses and a ferry stop at Mosman Bay.

Can dogs come along to a North Shore bowls day?

Lane Cove Bowling Club allows dogs in some outdoor areas under its conditions of entry. Check with Club Bradley before bringing one to Mosman.

Lawn Bowls in North Shore

Weigh Up Your Lawn Bowls Options in North Shore