The Wombarra Bowlo
ProHighlights
- Seven barefoot bowls lanes on the upper green, free Monday to Thursday and from $60 a lane Friday to Sunday
- An original 1960s coastal bowling club with ocean and escarpment views, a beer garden and a marquee
- Thai and pub-style catering from the Black Duck Bistro, plus a DJ, private bar and roped-off areas for events
About The Wombarra Bowlo
The Wombarra Bowlo is the Scarborough Wombarra Bowling Club, a community-owned club on Lawrence Hargrave Drive with ocean and escarpment views. It has kept its original 1960s character, from the patterned carpet to the timber honour boards, and it wears its few rough edges proudly. Bowls has been played on its greens since the 1950s, and the club still runs social and competition bowls alongside live music and markets. Barefoot bowls is played on the upper green across seven lanes, each taking two to six players in two-hour slots between midday and sunset. Monday to Thursday afternoons are free outside public holidays, while Friday to Sunday needs a booking at $60 a lane, with up to two extra players at $12 each. Work groups can also book a guided bowls event on the competition green, with a club bowler as guide and score keeper. For parties, the club can rope off an area of the beer garden or clubhouse for a modest fee, and the Black Duck Bistro caters with Thai entrees, canapés and pub-style platters ordered a week ahead. A large marquee, a house DJ and an outdoor or private bar can be added for bigger events. Christmas parties, special birthdays, engagements and work functions are all welcome, though the club does not host 18th birthdays.
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Event extras: large marquee $100 an hour (four-hour minimum) and a house DJ $400 for five hours between 12pm and 8:30pm. Roped-off areas, a tinny bar or private minibar and catering are quoted on enquiry.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is barefoot bowls?
From Monday to Thursday, midday until sunset, barefoot bowls on the upper green is free outside public holidays. Friday to Sunday it is $60 a lane for two to six players, and a group of eight pays $12 each for the extra two.
Do we need to book a lane?
Bookings are essential on Fridays, weekends and public holidays, when lanes run in two-hour slots from midday. On the free weekday afternoons, check availability with the club before bringing a large group.
Can the club host a birthday or Christmas party?
Yes. Tables for up to 20 can be reserved, and larger groups can request a roped-off area, a marquee at $100 an hour (four-hour minimum), a DJ for $400 over five hours and a private or outdoor bar. The club does not take 18th birthday bookings.
What food is available for groups?
The Black Duck Bistro serves Thai dishes and Aussie pub meals. For functions there is a catering menu of Thai entrees, canapés and pub-style platters, which needs to be ordered at least a week before the event.
Is the Bowlo suitable for kids?
Yes. The club calls itself family-friendly, and the barefoot bowling green doubles as a space for bowls and yard games for all ages.
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Luke Graham
4 months ago
Such a good vibe - great Thai food (I got the green curry) with a great pub menu (I also got the hot chips which were perfect!) Ocean views, lots of space for kids to run around and heaps of seating! Only improvement wou…
Functions Orchard
4 months ago
My daughters and I came here for dinner tonight and honestly, what a vibe! From the moment we arrived, the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The food was absolutely 10/10!! Every dish was delicious! The atmosphere w…
Chris
9 months ago
Wombarra Bowlo was a total accident for us. We were meant to go somewhere else, missed the plan entirely, and ended up here instead. Honestly, it felt like a win. First up, it’s dog friendly (on lead), which immediately…
Ian L
a month ago
The rating is is for it being perfect for what it is, small town suburban club with Asian (Thai) catering. Eatablished since 2014 and quite full locals on a Monday night. In that context, food ranges from average to good…
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