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Barefoot Bowls Bookings

* All Barefoot Bowls rink bookings are made online at the booking link at the bottom of this page and show live availability. If your preferred date and session time isn’t showing, it does mean it has already been booked. Use the availability calendar to search for alternate options.
Alternatively for groups above 49, please consider one of our function packages which combine our Event Hall with bowling, food and drinks (*minimum spend applies for function packages) For more info and to make a function package enquiry please visit – Looking for a Unique Event Space? – City of Melbourne Bowls Club

Roll Into Something Special

In a city that’s always moving, there’s something magical about slowing down, stepping onto the green, and sharing a laugh with friends, family or colleagues.

Forget ordinary venues.

Picture your group enjoying a drink in hand, BBQ’s filling the air, sunshine on the green, a little friendly competition, plenty of laughs and a unique Melbourne experience unlike any other.

Perfect for:

No skills needed. No special equipment required. Just show up ready to have fun.

Located right next to trams, trains and a cheeky stroll into the city if you decide to play on.

How to pick the right option for your group?

There are two ways to get your party rolling.

If you’re simply looking to get a group together, book a few bowling rinks, enjoy some snacks and drinks while you bowl, please see information and online booking link below for Barefoot Bowls. We can accommodate up to 112 people across our seven rinks.

If you’d like to add our Event Hall and create a package combing our Event Hall with bowling, food and drinks please visit Looking for a Unique Event Space? – City of Melbourne Bowls Club for all the info. This is generally suitable for groups of 49 or more and includes Hire of the Event Hall, Rink Hire, food and beverages and does come with a minimum spend.

Time to Roll – How to book Barefoot Bowls

All bookings for Barefoot Bowling Rinks are made online. Please find the booking box at the bottom of this page. Enter the number of rinks you need, and then your preferred date and available sessions times will be listed. If you preferred option isn’t showing, it does mean it has already been booked, and you can use the availability calendar to search for alternate dates and times.

Outside of the Festive Season (November & December) bookings open online 60 days prior.

Rink Hire Pricing

October to March

April to September

Rink bookings commence on the hour, every hour The first booking of the day is 8am and the last is 7pm.

Each rink booking can accommodate up to a max 16 people, including non-bowlers. At any one time, up to 8 people can be actively playing (two teams of 2, 3 or 4)

To ensure your group has enough space, please book the number of rinks based on your total group size, not just the number of people who will be bowling.

What’s included?

Your booking includes access to:

Seating Arrangement 

Each rink is allocated a dedicated seating area adjacent to their bowling rinks and as a guide includes seating for around 10 guests (noting up to 8 on the green). If your group is larger and you’d like additional seating, simply book extra rinks. Of course, you’ll likely spend most of your time out on the green having fun!

All seating is outdoors, with plenty of covered areas to keep you comfortable in all weather conditions.

Your allocated seating area is available only for the duration of your booked session.

Bookings are available in either 2.5-hour or 3.5-hour sessions, and we generally recommend the longer session, especially for larger groups. 

During peak season, we kindly ask guests to arrive and depart within their allocated booking time so we can provide a smooth experience for everyone.

Food and Drinks

We offer a range of food and beverage packages inlcuding hiring our BBQ’s ($4 p/p) that can be added during the online booking process, along with a limited Club Snacks menu available from the bar on the day. View our tasty options here: How about some Snacky Snacks?

You’re also welcome to arrange catering directly through one of our approved caterers as well as self-cater provided our sustainability guidelines are followed. Single use plastics and disposable plates and cutlery are not permitted at the Club

When you book your rinks, you can add a 2 1/2 or 3 1/2 hour beverage package or choose a pre-paid bar tab in increments of $250. (If you want $1000 – choose quantity of 4).

We also offer cash bar on the day or you can set up a bar tab on the day (requires physical credit card to be held behind bar)

For more info please visit Eat + Drink – City of Melbourne Bowls Club

Important Reminders:

Cancellation Policy Peak + Off Peak

All cancellations, including reducing the number of rinks booked, are to be made in writing and subject to the following cancellation fees.

*Off Peak (June to Sept)

*Peak (Oct to May)

Pre-ordered food and beverage items will be refunded in full if cancelled seven days prior to your booked session.

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Here’s what people are saying

Great location and club for a few beers and a roll. Ideal place for corporate training days too.

Syd

Fab place for a beer and a roll and the members there very welcoming of guests and newbie bowlers.

Richard Whalebone

I joined the Bowls Club when I moved into the area, the location is excellent, the staff and other Members are all very welcoming and social.

Visitors are welcomed with open arms and we are always happy to answer questions and demonstrate the art of Lawn Bowls.

Zignzag

Corporate function here. Lawn is nice, staff gives tips for playing better, don’t have to take shoes off (?). Space inside with another game, so can duck away from the sun.

Alexey Kotlyarov

Sustainability

Our mission is to reduce our waste going to landfill by 70%

Disposable plates and cutlery are not permitted at the club and all food waste is composted.

Sustainability