Where To Barefoot Bowl In the Shire
Grab your mates and hit the greens
South Cronulla Bowling Club
We think there’s nothing quite like ending the week barefoot, beer in hand and indulging in a little friendly competition with mates. It’s cheap, it’s cheerful and it’s guaranteed to kick the weekend off just right. Today, we count down our favourite greens Shire-wide…
Club Cronulla
Barefoot bowls at Club Cronulla is a fab way to celebrate a special occasion with friends. Conveniently located behind the main strip of Cronulla Mall, their two-hour booking slots give you plenty of time to play a few games and enjoy a couple of bevvies. Bowls butlers and eskys on the green are available to make your experience even more swish.
41 Croydon Street, Cronulla
South Cronulla Bowling Club
Located in the quiet suburbs of South Cronulla, this petite club boasts three first glass greens and plenty of parking. Open for barefoot bowls every Friday evening and Saturday (daylight saving months only), you can head down to the club with some friends, grab a few drinks from the bar, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon or evening on the greens.
17 Chelmsford Ave South, Cronulla
Taren Point Bowling Club
For a fun, relaxed and budget-friendly afternoon of barefoot bowls, head to Taren Point Bowling Club. Their beautifully manicured greens are a treat for your feet and are open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00am. The club also has a fully licensed bar and a variety of catering options to keep you full and happy all afternoon long. A courtesy bus is provided from 10:00am, should you need it. We recommend calling beforehand to secure your spot.
203 Holt Road, Taren Point
Sylvania Bowling Club
Known for their other venues around the Shire and now found at Sylvania Bowling Club, the boys from JD’s are behind the bistro, serving up an extensive, delicious menu. Along with great food and cocktails, Sylvania Bowling Club offers lawn bowl packages perfect for birthdays, corporate team bonding or just a casual afternoon with mates. Their outdoor seating area is an added bonus!
Corner Holt Road and Formosa Street, Sylvania
Gymea Bowls
Gymea Bowls offers a casual bowling scene and is one of the biggest clubs in the Sutherland Shire. There are three state-of-the-art greens, surrounded by leafy gardens. Best of all, bowls sessions are just $12 per person. Call up before heading over to double-check there is space as this one is pretty popular! For a hearty feed, dig into a mega protein hit at the onsite Gymea Grill.
691 - 699 Kingsway, Gymea
The Willarong
A Caringbah favourite for a relaxed afternoon out, The Willarong is putting a fresh spin on barefoot bowls with their Party Bowls sessions. Available Friday, Saturday and Sunday, bookings start from $20pp and include your own outdoor table overlooking the rink, making it an easy option for birthdays, catch-ups or a fun afternoon with mates. Grab a drink, enjoy a few rounds on the green and head inside for a bite at Willo’s Kitchen when hunger hits.
105B Willarong Road, Caringbah
CLUB KIRRAWEE
Just a short stroll from Kirrawee station, Club Kirrawee boasts all the 1950s nostalgia you could ever need from an Aussie bowling club. It’s just $12 a session making it a pretty cheap arvo out. They also sling $5 beers between 2:00pm to 4:00pm on Saturdays so best to get in on a little of that action. Be sure to swing by the Club Grill if you need a little refuelling.
101 Oak Road, Kirrawee
