Welcome to Maclean Bowling Club

Located on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, Maclean Bowling Club has provided sport and recreational facilities to the Lower Clarence Valley region since 1929. 


The Club is the number one venue in town for live music, entertainment and events, and offers an extensive range of weekly activities including lawn bowls, trivia, bingo, darts, poker and plenty of raffles.


Tse’s Chinese Restaurant is open six days a week (Tuesday to Sunday) for lunch and dinner with daily lunch specials. Pizza is available from the Club's cocktail bar on Mondays for lunch and dinner.


The Club’s function facilities include a small meeting room, medium sized meeting room, sound-proof conference room, dining room with cocktail bar, main auditorium with stage and dance floor area plus two lawn bowling greens with under cover area and BBQ facilities. There is also a brand new indoor and outdoor play area for the kids!


Maclean Bowling Club is the hub of the local community and offers members and guests plenty to enjoy. Whether it be a game of bowls, a scrumptious meal or a cold beer in air-conditioned comfort – you really can’t go past the Club, there's something for everyone!

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Weekly Activities

WHAT'S ON

Dine with us

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DINING

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FUNCTIONS

Lawn bowls

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BOWLS

What's on this month...

Watch this space for upcoming monthly events.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN @ MBC

By Tamara Bendeich • October 29, 2024
Monday 7th to Friday 11th July 9.30AM - 11.30AM Join us in the first week of the school holidays for a series of FREE fun workshops with Grace from The Party Girl Yamba. MONDAY - Cookie Monster Cupcake Decorating TUESDAY - Create your own pot & plant a garden WEDNESDAY - Face Painting THURSDAY - Sandart FRIDAY - Glitter Tattoos No bookings required - FREE FOR ALL AGES Indoor and outdoor playground for the kids as well

STATE OF ORIGIN SERIES

By Tamara Bendeich • October 28, 2024
Wednesday 9th July | from 8 pm Watch all the action of the decider for 2025! LIVE ON THE BIG SCREEN Pizza menu will be available at the cocktail bar for all the Origin nights

WHO'S CHARLIE

By Tamara Bendeich • October 27, 2024
Saturday 12th July | 8pm Mandy and Michael have perfected the stage and sound set up, complete with a portable small grand piano and keyboards. All that's left to do is play the songs we all love to get into from the 70's , 80's , 90's and more Live entertainment in the bar - free entry

GRAFTON CUP MACLEAN BUS

By Tamara Bendeich • October 25, 2024
Thursday, 17th July | 11am Bus leaves 11am from Maclean Bowling Club and returns to Maclean 5pm after the last race. BUS TICKETS $30 P/P Tickets available for members to purchase from front reception or call the Club on 02 6645 3711.

MACLEAN CUP CALCUTTA

By Tamara Bendeich • October 24, 2024
Saturday 19th July | 6.30pm Come along to the Club for a great night filled with fun, trivia and phanton call on the eve of Maclean Cup. Tickets $2 each available from the bar

MACLEAN CUP RACE DAY

By Tamara Bendeich • October 23, 2024
Sunday 2Oth July at the Clarence River Jockey Club Maclean Bowling Club Maclean Cup (1,400m) $35,000 Maclean Bowling Club Maclean Cup Final day of the July Racing carnival Live music on the Westlawn with Tangle Kids and Family Fashions on the Field Free kids activities A day for all the family to enjoy Maclean Cup Bus Tickets Bus $70 per person Tickets includes hot breakfast, members stand entry, racebook, chinese smorgasbord on return to the Club. Tickets available from front office for Club members only.

MACLEAN CUP KIDS AND FAMILY FASHIONS ON THE FIELD

By Tamara Bendeich • October 23, 2024
Sunday 20th July straight after the first race Maclean Bowling Club Maclean Cup Kids and Family Fashions on the Field Winner and runner-up for each category: Toddler (0-3yrs) sponsored by Toyworld Maclean Junior (4-9yrs) sponsored by Ta'Chele Australis Teen/Tween (10-16yrs) sponsored by Mobilebarn Maclean Winner and runner-up: Family Fashions sponsored by Spar Maclean Each entrant will receive a lolly bag for entering.

UFC 318

By Tamara Bendeich • October 22, 2024
Sunday 20th July | 1 2pm UFC 318 Max Holloway v Dustin Poirer 3 BMF Title SHOWING LIVE AT THE CLUB

FORD BROTHERS DUO

By Tamara Bendeich • October 18, 2024
Friday 29th August | 8pm Tony "Crinkle" Ford and Darren "Boogs" Ford, aka the Ford Brothers, are a musical force to be reckoned with. With Darren taking charge of the guitar and vocals and Crinkle playing stand-up drums, congas, harmonica and didgeridoo, the sky is the limit for what they can put together during their shows. Live entertainment in the main bar

Courtesy Bus

Maclean Bowling Club’s courtesy bus is available during club trading hours dependent on staff availability.


So, if you're in the mood for a delicious bite, want to enjoy some live entertainment or catch up for a cheeky drink or two with a friend, contact the Club on 02 6645 3711 to make a booking or to simply enquire about this convenient service.

Coffee Available

We’re excited to serve delicious Hennessy coffee straight from our bars – perfect for your morning pick-me-up, a mid-day treat, or to enjoy while catching up with friends.

Whether you're here to relax, socialise, or just need a quality coffee fix, we've got you covered.
 Come in and try it – we’re sure you’ll love it just as much as we do!

☕ Available during club trading hours.

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