Takeaway$$$$
Lox in a Box
Bagels · North Bondi
A tiny, much-loved North Bondi bagel deli slinging Polish-style bagels stuffed with house-cured lox and Jewish-deli classics.
Best for: A pre- or post-beach bagel run in North Bondi
Club / Hotel in North Bondi
Bondi Bowlo (Bondi Bowling Club)
A 1935-era bowling club a few blocks back from North Bondi, now a lively, dog-friendly bar and bistro with barefoot bowls, cheap pub eats and 18 taps.
- Type
- Club / Hotel
- Area
- North Bondi
- Price
- $$ ($$)
- Cuisine
- Club/pub bistro, Modern Australian, Burgers
- Good for
- Lunch, Dinner
- Where
- Warners Avenue
Why we’d go
We'd choose the Bowlo when we want the un-fussy, un-touristy side of Bondi: it's a genuine community club that's been reinvented for the modern crowd without losing the barefoot-bowls-on-the-green charm. The bistro turns out honest club-pub food (burgers, schnitzels, wings, fish and chips) at prices that undercut the beachfront, and the tap list — 18 lagers, ales, sours, ciders and seltzers — punches well above what a suburban club usually offers. It's one of the few Bondi spots that genuinely welcomes kids, dogs and big groups at the same table.
What to order
Our steer is the club-bistro staples: a burger (there's a vegan option), schnitzel, wings or fish and chips with beer-battered fries. Keep an eye out for the rotating specials the club runs — Taco Tuesdays, the burger-and-beer deal and Friday curry nights.
The atmosphere
Relaxed, buzzy and social — bowls-green casual, busiest late afternoon into evening.
Local tip: Book a rink of barefoot bowls for a group rather than just rocking up — the green fills fast on warm weekends, and Friday is free bowls with a happy hour. Note it's closed Mondays.
Worth knowing: It's a few blocks inland with no ocean view, and it's a club bistro rather than a destination kitchen — come for the value and vibe, not fine dining.
Good to know
FamiliesKidsGroupsLocalsCouplesVisitorsOutdoor seatingDog-friendlyLivelyTakes bookingsWalk-insVeganVegetarian
How we verified this (High confidence · checked 2026-08-10)
- https://bondibowlo.com/
- https://bondibowlo.com/hospitality
- https://www.broadsheet.com.au/sydney/guides/best-bars-bondi
- https://www.barefootbowls.com.au/club/bondi-bowling-club/
- https://eatclub.com.au/venue/bondi-bowling-club
- https://www.agfg.com.au/restaurant/bondi-bowling-club-53964
Hours, prices and menus change — always check the venue’s own site before you go. Spotted something out of date? We keep this directory current; details reflect our last check.
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