Oamaru Club Inc is a members club on Severn Street in Oamaru, with a restaurant, bar, sports and entertainment sections. Customers describe the decor as unassuming but warm and inviting, and the portions as huge. One mentions a beef burger with two large patties, and another praises the lots of specials and the variety. The website lists snooker, pokies and bingo, a big TV for sports, and live music with local and international acts. Customers also mention the pool tables and the kids menu.
The function centre and hall have been refurbished, and the website calls the club an excellent venue for private functions. A customer who held a wedding there praised the staff as approachable and attentive, said the menu was created within their budget, and found parking ample. A free courtesy van takes members and invited guests home on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Staff are praised as friendly, and one visitor on the night after an All Blacks game found the place quiet but welcoming. Anyone can join, and juniors aged 15 to 18 can join for sports and entertainment. The club also supports Oamaru Hospital, local sports teams and North Otago Search & Rescue, which shows its role in the town. Our pick in Oamaru for a big meal with friends.