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Your Ultimate Event Venue & Lawn Bowls Destination in Melbourne
Established in 1866, the City of Melbourne Bowls Club stands as a historic community hub nestled within Flagstaff Gardens. Our club blends tradition with modernity, offering a welcoming space for both casual barefoot bowls and competitive play. We pride ourselves on fostering inclusivity, ensuring members and visitors of all skill levels can enjoy the unique blend of relaxation and excitement lawn bowls provides. Our versatile event facilities, featuring natural light and state-of-the-art AV equipment, cater to weddings, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations.Sustainability is central to our operations, with initiatives to reduce landfill waste by 70% through composting and eliminating disposable items. As a community-focused organisation, we offer tailored membership options, from full competitive participation to social engagement, while maintaining strong ties with local partners to support environmental and economic well-being.
Services
Barefoot Bowls
Event Venue Hire
Catering Services
Membership Programs
Sustainability Initiatives
Highlights and features
- We offer a historic venue with modern event facilities since 1866
- Our sustainability initiatives reduce landfill waste by 70%
- We provide versatile event spaces with state-of-the-art AV equipment
- Our friendly staff consistently receive 5-star service reviews
- We offer tailored membership options for competitive and social players
What people say
Staff were amazing
Beautiful facilities
Fantastic time
Professional team
Perfect surroundings
Services
Barefoot Bowls
Enjoy casual or competitive lawn bowls in a relaxed barefoot environment. Our well-maintained greens cater to players of all skill levels, offering weekly competitions and championship matches. The historic setting in Flagstaff Gardens provides a unique backdrop for both social play and serious tournaments.
Event Venue Hire
Host weddings, corporate events, or social gatherings in our versatile venue with natural light and modern AV equipment. The space accommodates events of all sizes, featuring proximity to outdoor rinks and BBQ facilities for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining.
Catering Services
Access comprehensive catering options including breakfast bowls, mimosa cocktails, and event catering. Our sustainability focus eliminates disposable items, with all food waste composted to support environmental responsibility while maintaining high culinary standards.
Membership Programs
Choose between full membership for competitive play or social membership for relaxed participation. Both options offer access to facilities, upgrade flexibility, and community engagement opportunities, with ongoing support for members' evolving needs.
Sustainability Initiatives
Implementing a 70% landfill waste reduction target through composting food waste and banning disposable plates/cutlery. Our environmental commitment extends to operational practices that support local economy and ecological balance in Flagstaff Gardens.
Questions
What services does the City of Melbourne Bowls Club offer?
We provide barefoot lawn bowls, event venue hire, catering services, membership programs, and sustainability-focused operations. Our facilities accommodate both recreational play and events from intimate gatherings to large corporate functions.
Are there sustainability initiatives in place?
Yes, we actively reduce landfill waste by 70% through composting all food waste and prohibiting disposable plates/cutlery. This commitment extends to our operational practices supporting environmental responsibility.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept credit card payments with a 1.25% surcharge, increasing to 10% on Sundays and 15% on public holidays. No surcharges apply for non-card payment methods.
What are the club's operating hours?
We operate Monday-Friday 9am-8pm, Friday until 10pm, Saturday 6pm-10pm for events, and Sunday 12pm-6pm. The venue is available for bookings during these times with flexible scheduling options.
Reviews (5)
Jason Pebworth
Oct 14, 2021
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Was yummy, health food is a pretty big stretch lol. That's definitely not healthy for you, but they mix fresh fruits into the sugar pretty great.
Gates Ryan
Oct 12, 2021
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Just like a fun frozen yogurt spot but more for adults. Very healthy and delicious. If its just another fad IM SUPPORTING IT ANY WAY I CAN.
Interesting, healthy and delicious. I did not mind the price for what we had. Money well spent!!
Interesting, healthy and delicious. I did not mind the price for what we had. Money well spent!!
HRBomber
Oct 08, 2021
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They have a very great crew that works here. Always eager to help and answer questions about their menu and their bowls. They make the best acai bowls around town. This is worth the travel down 280 to enjoy these amazing treats!
Nicole Captain
Sep 15, 2021
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Thanks Leslie for recommending this awesome healthy place, so close to the house. It was amazing, filling but not over filling
Thomeka Chatman
Mar 20, 2021
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I was very excited to try this place out with my sister who has raved about it for almost a week. When I arrived the bowl was ready (I had ordered online) but as I took my first bite, I tasted that my order was incorrect. They kindly remade my bowl and even though it still was not correct, I began to eat it. The bowl was fine until I found a hair halfway through eating. I would just suggest that the employees wear hair nets to avoid this issue.
