Queens Bowling Club

Durban



At a glance

Known for
lawn bowls on two well-maintained greens
Local tip
Checking the club’s current hours before arrival is sensible, as operating times are crowd-dependent and may change.

Queens Bowling Club is a lawn bowls venue in Durban’s North Beach area, combining organised sport with a relaxed club setting. The club welcomes bowlers, social members, guests and visitors, creating a space that serves both regular participants and people attending for a social occasion.

The main sporting facilities are two maintained bowling greens, supported by a clubhouse with a bar, kitchen, reception area, locker rooms and change rooms. The venue also has secure parking and a braai area. Together, these facilities give the club a practical layout for bowls sessions, casual gatherings and club-based activities.

Food and refreshments are centred on the clubhouse kitchen, club menu and bar, with the braai area adding another option for arranged social occasions. The overall style is straightforward and community-focused rather than formal, with the club’s sporting function sharing space with recreational and social use.

The atmosphere combines friendly participation with a competitive edge. Bowling remains the central activity, while the clubhouse provides room for conversation, refreshments and events away from the greens. A function hall is available for gatherings, making the venue suitable for groups connected with bowls, club activities or private functions arranged with the venue.

Queens Bowling Club suits lawn bowls participants, social visitors, guests and groups looking for a club environment with both indoor facilities and outdoor sporting space. The venue operates on a weekly schedule that generally includes a Monday closure except on public holidays, while daily opening and bar times can change according to operating conditions and attendance. The final round is called before closing, so checking current arrangements in advance is sensible.

Frequently Asked Questions

The club is at 27 Gresham Place in North Beach, with secure parking available on the premises.
Bowlers, social members, guests and visitors are welcomed within the club’s operating arrangements.
Monday is generally the weekly closing day, except when it falls on a public holiday. Operating arrangements can change.
Club and bar hours vary by day and may change according to operating conditions and attendance. Current times should be confirmed directly with the club.
The venue has a function hall, and group or function arrangements should be made in advance through the club’s contact channel.
The venue has a kitchen and club menu. Dietary requirements should be confirmed with the club before an event or visit.
The venue has two bowling greens and a braai area. The availability and arrangement of outdoor seating should be confirmed directly.
Extra operating hours require prior arrangement and remain subject to the club’s operating conditions.

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