Club Information

A City Club with a Country Feel
Conveniently located just 6km east of the Adelaide CBD (approximately a 10-minute drive), the Payneham Bowling Club is one of South Australia’s largest and most welcoming lawn bowling clubs
Proudly known as “A City Club with a Country Feel”, we wlcome everyone, regardless of age, experience or background. Whether you’re visiting for a game of bowls, a function, or simply a drink with friends, you’ll always be greeted with a friendly smile.
Our Facilities
The Payneham Bowling Club offers excellent facilities for members and visitors, including:
- Three high-quality carpet bowling greens
- A spacious function room available for hire
- A fully equipped commercial kitchen
- A licensed bar
- End Shelters and club amenities
- Ample onsite parking
The Payneham Panthers
With more than 200 members, the Payneham Bowling Club is home to the Payneham Panthers, proudly competing in the Metropolitan Pennant Competition each season.
Our Teams complete across multiple divisions in
- Wednesday Men’s Pennants
- Thursday Ladies’ Pennants
- Saturday Mixed Gender Pennants
The pennant season runs from October to March, with both home and away matches played throughout the season. Learn more about Pennants Here
Go Panthers… ROAR!
Become a Panther
Thinking about joining?
Whether you’re completely new to lawn bowls or an experienced player looking for a friendly club, we’d love to have you join the Payneham Panthers.
Visit our Become a Member page to explore membership options and join the Panthers community today.
What’s On at Payneham
There’s always something happening at the Payneham Bowling Club.
Throughout the year we host a wide range of events including:
- Social Bowls
- Night Owls
- Club Tournaments
- Memorabilia Galas
- Melbourne Cup Luncheon
- Quiz Nights
- Special Dinners and Community Events
Be sure to visit our Events Calander, News Archive and our Facebook to keep up to date with upcoming events and activities.
Functions
The Payneham Bowling Club is a popular venue for private celebrations, community groups and corporate functions throughout the year.
Our summer calendar is particularly popular, with bookings filling quickly. If you’re planning a function during the warmer months, we recommend booking early to secure your preferred date.
Visit our Functions page to learn more about room hire, catering options and available packages.
Our Friendly Faces
Our club is proudly run by a dedicated team of volunteers and staff who are always happy to help. Get to know the people who make Payneham Bowling Club such a welcoming place HERE
Our Sponsors
The Payneham Bowling Club is proudly sponsored by a number of local businesses. See them HERE
Club Documents
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Here you’ll find important club documents, policies and other useful information available for members and visitors