The Greens North Sydney is a neighbourhood eatery, bar, café, garden and bowling green with spectacular views of Sydney Harbour. Previously lovingly known as the North Sydney Bowlo the bowling greens are still there and in use. And, yes, you can still join as a member and bowl to your heart’s content.
The Greens North Sydney has transformed the majority of the existing clubhouse and one of two bowling greens to take full advantage of the harbour views and create a hub for the whole family. Huge vintage photographs bring character to the interior, and an enormous, rustic garden invites relaxation with recycled brick and mismatched tables. And if it’s a nice day outside, it’s just very possibly one of the nicest spots in North Sydney for cheeky cocktail, best enjoyed out by the greens while the sea breeze from Neutral Bay wafts up the hill.
The Greens welcomes kids and aims to make sure they are kept happy and well fed with plenty of healthy options. There’s an onsite vegetable garden, take-home chutneys, a cafe component with Double Roasters coffee, a produce-driven menu, and a 110-seat courtyard. And if it is all sounding eerily similar to The Grounds of Alexandria, that’s because it is. The kitchen is run by husband-and-wife Lilly and Nathan Fasan who both spent two and a half years at The Grounds before heading to the north side.
If you are planning a visit to The Greens North Sydney, a game of social bowls can be easily organised on the day. Adults of all ages can play and it’s children friendly.
$20 per adult and $10 per child* includes all equipment, rinks for a duration of 2 hours and briefing on how to bowl to get you started.
Simply see the reception team upon arrival or at any time during your visit!
* Children pricing only for kids 12 years and under
There is limited parking onsite so the management recommends catching public transport if possible.
Otherwise if you do have to drive, there is some paid street parking available and you can just walk up to the Club.
There is a baby change table located in the disabled toilet near the entry.
The large restaurant area makes it a real winner for families and for meeting up with groups of family and friends. In fact, it’s a really popular place for Mother’s Groups to go, especially earlier in the week, with lots of space from pram parking.
If you’ve been, let us know and share your experience down below.
Monday 11:30am–11pm
Tuesday 11:30am–11pm
Wednesday 11:30am–11pm
Thursday 11:30am–11pm
Friday 11:30am–12am
Saturday 8am–12am
Sunday 8am–10pm
KITCHEN OPENING HOURS
Monday–Thursday: 12pm–9.30pm
Friday: 12pm–9:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9am–9:30pm
BREKKY OPENING HOURS
Saturday & Sunday: 9am–11:30am
Baby change table
Dad friendly
Highchair
Kids menu
Microwave
Play area
Pram friendly
This venue touts itself as family friendly but it was super disappointing!
The food and coffee were terrible. While there was a kids menu the meals were not value for money. The meal size was fine for my two year old but my sisters 8 year old needed two kids meals to fill her up.
There was also nothing for the kids to do as they weren’t allowed on the green so we had to leave the venue for the kids to go to the park.
I won’t be going back!
Got lots of mums – then this is the place, plenty of room inside or out and food is great as well. As the kids move out of the pram they can play on the grasses area (small)
Good spot for an afternoon beverage and if the sun is shinign I’m guessing the place is crazy! Went on an overcast day with two other babies so was great to have the place to ourselves. Plenty of indoor and outdoor space for kids to run around but remember this is a club so if you live in a 5km radius you will need to join ($10 only/year).
A great spot for a mid-week mumma catch up when several prams are in play. The food is very tasty and the service is good. We were able to park in their carpark on the day but on weekends its super busy so allow a little more time to find a street spot.
I went to The Greens with some of my mummy friends at a really weird time. It was late afternoon in the middle of the week and it was freezing and threatening to rain. I can imagine this place heaving on a Sunday afternoon in the sunshine. Would be gorgeous. That being said, it was kind of great to have the place to ourselves. My toddler was able to have space without causing havoc and noise wasn’t an issue. And regardless of the day, it’s still a great spot for an afternoon vino.