Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Community Club for Bowling, Dining & Events in Merrylands
Established in 1948, Club Merrylands Bowling has grown from humble beginnings into a cornerstone of the local community. Our founders envisioned a space where residents could gather for sport, social connection, and shared experiences, overcoming early challenges like material shortages and site limitations to create a thriving venue. Today, we continue to uphold the values of community engagement and excellence that defined our pioneers, offering state-of-the-art facilities for lawn bowls, dining, and events.With multiple dining options serving diverse cuisines, regular entertainment programs, and versatile function spaces, we remain committed to providing accessible, high-quality experiences for families and businesses alike. Our 75-year legacy reflects both tradition and innovation, combining historical significance with modern amenities to serve generations of patrons.
Services
Bowling
Dining
Functions
Entertainment
Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bingo
Raffles
School Holiday Programs
Birthday Parties
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- We offer 75 years of community-focused service excellence
- Our multiple dining venues cater to diverse tastes and budgets
- We host regular live entertainment and family-friendly events
- Greenview Event Centre provides premium function spaces with parkland views
- We maintain the Responsible Service of Alcohol certification
Services
Lawn Bowling
Enjoy premier lawn bowls on regulation greens maintained to competition standards. Our facilities cater for casual play and competitive leagues, with equipment hire available and coaching programs for all skill levels. The club has won multiple pennants since its 1948 founding.
Greenview Event Centre
Host weddings, corporate events, or private parties in our state-of-the-art venue with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking parkland. Our dedicated team provides tailored catering and AV support for events from intimate gatherings to large celebrations.
Dining Venues
Choose from four distinct dining experiences serving Italian, Asian, and contemporary Australian cuisine. Our venues offer family-friendly environments with diverse menus including all-you-can-eat options, premium steaks, and specialty coffees in relaxed settings.
Live Entertainment
Experience regular live music performances, themed events, and community celebrations. Our calendar features weekly raffles, bingo nights, and seasonal promotions including school holiday activities and Melbourne Cup luncheons for members and guests.
Membership Program
Join our community for exclusive benefits including discounted dining, priority event bookings, and participation in sub-clubs like fishing, euchre, and golf. Members enjoy regular cash draws and special promotions unavailable to casual visitors.
People
Gareth Lewis
Chairperson
Leading the board with extensive governance experience, Gareth ensures strategic direction aligns with community needs while maintaining the club's 75-year legacy of excellence and innovation.
Neil Watts
Chief Executive Officer
With deep operational expertise, Neil oversees daily operations and service delivery, ensuring high standards across dining, events, and recreational facilities while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Tony Wood
Men's Bowls Contact
Managing the bowling operations, Tony coordinates competitions and green maintenance, drawing on decades of experience to maintain our premier lawn bowls facilities for members and visitors.
Vera Critchley
Euchre Club Contact
Organising social gaming activities, Vera fosters community engagement through regular euchre events that connect members in a welcoming, competitive environment.
Carmela
Human Resources Manager
Overseeing staff development and workplace culture, Carmela ensures our team maintains professional standards while supporting the club's growth and community-focused mission.
Questions
What dining options are available at Club Merrylands Bowling?
We offer four venues: Jade Cafe, Food Choice, Villaggio, and Glasshouse Coffee Shop serving Italian, Asian, and Australian cuisine with family-friendly environments.
Can I book functions at the club?
Yes, our Greenview Event Centre accommodates weddings, corporate events, and private parties with modern facilities and dedicated catering services.
What entertainment options exist?
We host live music performances, weekly raffles, bingo nights, and seasonal events including school holiday programs and Melbourne Cup celebrations.
Is the club accessible for families?
All dining venues are child-friendly with special programs like Kids Bingo and school holiday activities ensuring family enjoyment.
How can I become a member?
Membership provides exclusive benefits including discounted dining, event priority bookings, and participation in sub-clubs. Contact us for application details.
What responsible service initiatives exist?
We practice Responsible Service of Alcohol and partner with GambleAware for responsible gambling programs, ensuring safe, ethical operations for our community.
Reviews (7)
Tina Nguyen
Jan 19, 2022
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The food was below average, worse than what you would expect from Chinese food at a food court. We went on a Friday night and it seemed like only 1 chef was on. Maybe because there are less people eating out there's less demand to create fresh dishes. The cost per person is cheaper than most buffets however the food quality is not worth it. Staff were friendly.
Maria
Jan 06, 2022
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Buffet : The only food was fresh was the seafood , the fried battered food couldn't even finish tasted old, most of the food tasted bland and few days old. The ice cream machine didn't work well , for a small bowl of ice cream to fill took about 2-3 minutes to fill the bowl.
Sarah Tran
Jan 05, 2022
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Buffet: it is so bad I want to give it a zero but that isnt possible so I give it a one. The only thing fresh is the seafood. Everything that is fried is stale, the fruits are mostly canned only the oranges and banana is fresh. Despite the fact that there was a wide selection of food the quality is honestly underwhelming and distasteful in every way. If I wasnt hungry I wouldve honestly not eaten more than I would have, food was so dry it barely went past my throat. The only thing that saved it was the ice cream machine (which took forever to make a single serve, expect to awkwardly
Billy Robertson
Dec 28, 2021
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Its a no from me with this club. Supports segregation of community members and refuses to allow certain people into the club based on medical decisions and choices. In other words if you are not a pin cushion then you are not welcome. However on a positive note this is not going to impact me or my family as we are more than happy to dine out with a small business who definitely deserves our and your custom more than this club. Support your local small business and dont support medical segregation. I will never set foot in this disgusting place again.
Linda Elise
Dec 10, 2021
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Beautiful food even had taro .... yummy celebrating beautiful 50th birthday for Faletua Tise really appreciated the relaxed atmosphere n efficient staff ....
Asim S.
Nov 13, 2021
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Love the atmosphere and food. I went there many times.
Ambiance is amazing, very clean place and delicious food. Staff is very courteous and humble. I strongly recommend this place.
Ambiance is amazing, very clean place and delicious food. Staff is very courteous and humble. I strongly recommend this place.
Tuong Hong
Nov 11, 2021
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Bristro is majority serving Italian cuisine. Not a great cooking and prices are quiet experience with not much quality cooking. But the gaming room is very comfortable space to enjoy. Gaming attendants not really friendly when you asked for free coffee or drinks while playing machine.
