Bowls Papanui is a lawn bowling club at 181 Condell Avenue in Papanui, Christchurch. It sits in the five-hectare Edgar MacIntosh Park, which also has a sports field, a pavilion and a children's playground. The club was established in 1911 and says it has attained Gold Status, the highest recognition for club operation, among New Zealand lawn bowling clubs. It welcomes members of all ages, including people who are new to bowls. The club has two 36.6-metre Maniototo weed greens, which the website says are often chosen for major national and international events. The clubhouse has an upstairs lounge with bar and kitchen, and a downstairs bar, kitchen, function space and meeting rooms. Facilities can be hired for functions, seminars, team building and "bowls experiences". Enquiries about sponsorship and hire go to the club.
Customers say the club is relaxing, friendly and enjoyable, and a good place for a team outing or a Christmas party. Members are described as friendly, and one visitor said the beer was tasty. Parking is plentiful, and bowling was enjoyable for a first-time visitor. Our pick in Papanui for a bowls afternoon, or a function with a team.