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Daylesford Bowling Club

8 Camp St, Daylesford VIC 3460, Australia

Recommended by 7 people

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8 Camp St, Daylesford VIC 3460, Australia

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+61 3 5348 2130
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Daylesford Bowling Club

Forget white-tablecloth reservations—this is the real local Daylesford hideaway for unpretentious, hearty club feeds and cold drinks. Walk-ins snag prime tables without fuss, tucking into chargrilled steaks, garlic-loaded chicken kiev, and massive parmas paired with $6–$8 house pours. Out on the sun deck, afternoon pints turn into sunset sessions overlooking the active greens and township rooftops.

  • Hearty walk-in club dining: Generous plates of classic pub fare—from oversized parmas to chargrilled steaks—served daily with no booking required.
  • Sunlit greenside deck: Outdoor deck seating offering cold draught beers and $6–$8 house wines with views across the bowling greens.
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What's On at Daylesford Bowling Club

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Visit Daylesford Bowling Club

Hearty walk-in pub dining, affordable drinks, and relaxing views over the bowling greens in Daylesford.

  • Walk-in dining with generous club classics

    Guests can easily walk in without prior bookings and enjoy generous classic pub fare such as oversized parmigianas and daily specials.

    walked in , no reservation, promptly directed to dining room , large menu & special board

    Mark Symons

  • Great value specials and affordable drinks

    Patrons find exceptional value in an otherwise boutique destination, featuring daily dinner promotions and low-cost drinks.

    Extensive food specials and a wide selection of great value drinks including $6-$8 wines which are something of a rarity nowadays.

    Stuart Dunlop

  • Lively community trivia and social gatherings

    The club offers a lively social hub where groups gather for trivia nights, raffle draws, and casual drinks.

    A group of 8 friends enjoyed a fun night out. Tasty affordable meals, cheap drinks, a touch of trivia and even took home a raffle prize.

    K G

  • Spontaneous barefoot and social bowls

    Visitors can walk in spontaneously for a round of casual lawn bowls in a relaxed, friendly club setting.

    Walked in off the street spontaneously for some Sunday Bowls after the Market and the service was awesome, no booking required

    Brennan Zygraich

  • Greenside views and township scenery

    The venue features an open outdoor deck where patrons can unwind with cold drinks while taking in panoramic views across the bowling greens.

    Lovely food and relaxing atmosphere with views of the bowling green and roof tops of Daylesford township.

    Michael Sayn

  • Relaxed sun-soaked deck hospitality

    Patrons can spend an unhurried afternoon basking on the outdoor deck with reasonably priced cold drinks.

    Relaxing 3 hours in the sun on the deck, drinking, soaking in the sun

    Chowie

Generous, classic pub favourites served fresh from the club bistro

  • Steak

    The Steaks are cooked to perfection with a great chargrilled flavour.

    Stuart Dunlop

  • Parma

    ordered a Parma ( it’s Parma Night ,$25 with a free drink 🍷, Lordy when the chef brought the plate to the table I almost fell off the chair, no holding back here , plenty of veg to accompany, I’d say that’s the best ever Parma meal I’ve had

    Mark Symons

  • Chicken Kiev

    Finally chose Sharnee's Chicken Kiev. Fantastic!! Moist, flavoursome with chunky chips and salad.

    paul lawrence

  • Eggplant parmigiana

    far out that was the best eggplant parmigiana I have ever had!

    Miles

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate the local club experience

  • Personal Chef Hospitality & Off-Menu Previews

    Kitchen staff and the chef personally check in on diners and present oversized plates directly to tables, even offering spontaneous off-menu previews like newly finished curries.

  • Attentive Accessibility & Table Service Care

    Staff provide dedicated table service and seating assistance for guests with Guide Dogs and vision impairment, creating an effortless dining setup.

  • Community Entertainment & Theme Nights

    Regular themed event nights pair generous meals like Wagyu steak or parmas with club activities like Dolly Disco Bingo, trivia, and meat raffles.

  • Spontaneous Barefoot & Lawn Bowls Welcome

    Spontaneous visitors can step straight from the street or local markets onto manicured bowling greens without prior bookings or fuss.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to make a booking to dine or bowl?

No, diners frequently walk in without a reservation for both meals and barefoot bowls, finding available tables and prompt seating.

What are the portion sizes like?

Portions are famously generous and hearty, featuring large servings of classics like parmigianas, steaks, and pasta along with abundant sides of vegetables or chips.

Are there regular specials or value deals available?

Yes, the club offers rotating daily blackboard specials such as parma nights that include a drink, as well as affordable drink pricing like $6–$8 wines.

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