New Brighton Club is a long-established members' club on the beachfront at 202 Marine Parade, New Brighton, in Christchurch. The club first opened its doors to the community in the early 1950s. Its clubrooms were built on the site of the former New Brighton tram terminal, and they have been expanded and upgraded over the years into the building that stands today.
The heart of the club is the Tramshed Bar, which has gaming machines, a big screen TV and a TAB Pod, along with two pool tables. The Tramshed Bistro serves lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday, and the bar and bistro are the places most people use. Next door, the Leon Dixey Billiard Room has a snooker table, pool tables and a dartboard area for a more active evening.
The club runs card draws for members. The Lucky Card Draw takes place on Tuesday nights, and the Miss Scarlett Draw takes place on Friday nights, with prize money on the line. A members' shuttle service runs on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The club is open on Mondays from 11am to 7pm and on Sundays from 1pm to 7pm. The beach is a short walk away, and the club suits a relaxed afternoon, a meal after a walk by the sea, or a night out with live entertainment.
Our pick in New Brighton for a bistro meal on the beachfront.