BOOKINGS AT THE PBC
The Petersham Bowling Club is a diverse and unique community space. We’re a sporting club with lawn bowls available year-round, and a community hub offering outdoor table bookings on our upper lawn alongside indoor events like author talks, life drawing, line dancing and more. We also operate as a live music venue up to five nights a week, with two stages and a uphold a commitment to supporting artists from emerging to established.
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Our upper lawn is used for social gatherings and it is free to make a booking. Each outdoor table can accomodate up to 20ppl and our overall booking size limit is 50ppl including all children.
If you want to make or cancel a same or next day weekend booking, please phone the club after 11 am on 02 9569 4639 and chat with one of our lovely staff.
All other booking enquiries will be directed to our online form below.
FUNCTIONS AND EVENTS
Inside the Club you'll find our bistro, bar and amenities, along with a welcoming and eclectic space.
We offer specialised function packages that operate alongside our regular trade, catering for corporate events and larger celebrations with access to the stage, dance floor and house PA.
Our indoor and outdoor spaces are available for commercial hire outside of our trading hours, and in special circumstances the Main Bar can be available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for memorial gatherings.
Please note: We do not offer exclusive venue hire.
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LAWN BOWLS
Our heritage bowling green is the real heart of the Club. Opened in 1920 as the Club's second green, its living turf has welcomed generations of bowlers, neighbours and first-timers alike.
Rink hire includes everything you need for a great session: lawn bowls, a simple one-page guide to get you rolling, and a designated seating area at the end of your rink for the duration of your booking.
Session Times
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Tuesday to Sunday 11-1pm, 1-3pm, 3-5pm,
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**5-7pm, *7-9pm
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* High summer / **daylight savings only
Includes:
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Bowls kits
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Small table for drinks and food at the end of the lane while you bowl
Footwear:
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Bare feet or flat-soled shoes only
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No heels allowed
Fees:
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Adults: $10
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Under 18 (must be with adult): $5
Deposit:
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$50 per lane (up to 10 people)
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No refunds within 7 days
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Deposits within 7 days become credit for bar or bowling facilities
Rainy Day Policy:
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Reschedule or receive a bar credit for bad weather
Cancellations:
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Notify us by phone
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Bookings held for 30 minutes only without notice
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
By entering the PBC, you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct.
Do I need to be a member?
Yes. The person making the booking must become a member once their booking is confirmed. You can join or renew your membership at www.thepbc.org.au/join.
Petersham Bowling Club is a community-owned, not-for-profit registered club, so membership is part of how we operate. Under NSW registered club laws, we're required to have members in order to trade and continue serving our community. Your membership helps keep the Bowlo thriving, with fees going directly towards maintaining the Club, supporting live music and events, improving accessibility, and caring for our greens and grounds.
Bar Tabs
If you'd like to start a bar tab, simply ask at the bar when you arrive and our lovely staff will set one up for you. We'll need to hold a physical credit or debit card as security for the duration of your visit.
Please note that BYO drinks are not permitted on Club premises, including soft drinks, juice and other non-alcoholic beverages.
Can children attend the PBC?
Absolutely! Children are very welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.
When inside the Club, children must remain behind the white line near the bar in accordance with NSW liquor licensing laws.
While our top green is retired, our bottom green is active and is for lawn bowls only. Children are welcome to bowl with an accompanying adult but should not use the green as a playground or kick balls on the playing surface.
We have two baby change tables and five high chairs available.
Please note that we do not take bookings for children's parties inside the venue. In the event of wet weather, we cannot guarantee everyone undercover or indoor seating.
Food
The Grange Gully Bistro is independently owned and operated. You can view their menu and catering options here: https://www.thepbc.org.au/bistro.
For groups of more than 20 people dining during peak periods (12pm–3pm and 5pm–7pm), we strongly recommend pre-ordering catering.
Aside from a celebration cake, BYO food and drinks are not permitted.
The Bistro can store cakes in the cool room for you; however, freezer space is not available. Please bring your own candles, lighter, cake knife, plates, forks and serviettes, and speak to the Bistro staff when you arrive.
Wet Weather
If it rains, we'll always do our best to accommodate everyone. However, due to the size and nature of our spaces we cannot guarantee everyone undercover or indoor seating.
Are dogs allowed?
Absolutely! Doggo's are welcome in the outdoor areas, provided they remain with you and on a leash at all times. Dogs are not permitted on the bottom green grass surface.
Accessibility
The venue will be fully wheelchair accessible by October 2026 with thanks to community fundraising and grants.
We also have two ambulant toilets and baby change facilities.
Bucks, Hens, 18ths & 21sts
We're unable to accommodate bucks, hens, bachelor or bachelorette parties, or 18th and 21st birthday celebrations at this time.
We reserve the right to refuse or terminate any booking that does not comply with our booking terms and guidelines.