Karuah & District RSL Great Food, Fun & Community
Live entertainment, cold drinks and great dining on the banks of the Karuah River.

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A True Local Club Serving Karuah Since 1946

Karuah RSL has been at the heart of this community for over 70 years. Situated on the banks of the Karuah River, we're your go-to spot for great meals at the Bridgeview Restaurant, live entertainment, social bowls and more.

Open seven days a week, there's always something happening at the club. Close enough for locals, easy to find for visitors passing through.

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Mic and Dennis Share $250 Prize at Karuah RSL Pool Comp

Weekly Pool Competition at Karuah RSL What a great night at the Karuah RSL Pool Comp! This week’s big winners…
DATE POSTED: April 9, 2026
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Have Your Say on Karuah RSL’s 5-Year Vision

Community Consultation Sessions Now Open Karuah RSL wants to hear from you! We are holding three community consultation sessions where…
DATE POSTED: April 8, 2026
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Winners of the Footy VIP Experience at Karuah RSL

Footy VIP Experience Winners Announced Congratulations to Adam Bradicca, Peter Conroy and Troy Bennett, the winners of our Footy VIP…
DATE POSTED: April 8, 2026

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Why Karuah RSL More Than Just a Club

Karuah River Views

There's nothing quite like a meal by the water

Two Great Dining Options

Bridgeview Restaurant for lunch and dinner, plus Poppies Cafe for a quick bite or coffee anytime

Live Entertainment

Music, raffles, NRL and more throughout the year

Courtesy Bus

We'll get you here and home safely

Family Friendly

A welcoming club for the whole family

Easy to Get To

45 mins north of Newcastle at the gateway to Port Stephens

Lunch & Dinner Two Great Dining Options

From a full Asian and Australian menu at the Bridgeview Restaurant to quick bites and great coffee at Poppies Cafe, there's always something good to eat at Karuah RSL.

Both are open seven days a week, with member discounts available at the Bridgeview for lunch and dinner. Casual dining, big flavours and a relaxed riverside setting - it's hard to beat.

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BRIDGEVIEW RESTAURANT

From crispy salt prawns to chicken schnitzel, the Bridgeview menu has something for everyone. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner.
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Cafe service area

POPPIES CAFE

Your perfect pitstop - coffee, cold drinks, light meals, pastries and more. Open all day, every day.
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Club seating area and bar

Footy Tipping

Think you know your footy? Join our tipping comp, follow the results each round and see if you've got what it takes to top the leaderboard.
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Lawn bowls competiton

Social & Competition Bowls

Join us on the greens four days a week for social and competition bowls. All skill levels welcome, travellers encouraged, and cold drinks waiting at the end of every game.
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Get Involved More Ways to Enjoy the Club

Great food and cold drinks are just the beginning. Karuah RSL is a club with something for everyone - roll on the greens, go head-to-head in our footy tipping comp, or simply soak up the atmosphere. There's always a reason to come back.

Don't Take Our Word For It What Our Locals Say

Absolutely delicious Chinese meals. Flavours were spot on, cooked perfectly. Best Chinese I've tried so far. Highly recommended - I signed up for a lifetime membership on my first visit because I will definitely be back.
Joe Sleightholme
One of the only places affordable enough to eat two days in a row without breaking the bank. The staff made it even better. Shaz behind the bar absolutely made my night. She's an asset to the business.
Madison
Amazing food and service, meals arrived very fast and everyone was extremely satisfied. Will definitely be going back again and the courtesy bus is an extra bonus with lovely drivers.
Mel Tapscott
A very nice local RSL club with friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. Good food and drinks and it has a bowling green and quite a few other facilities.
Graeme Forbes
Chinese food was as good as Happy Boy in Brisbane. Rainbow beef - both the Peking and Plumb sauce options, Crispy Skin Chicken with Shallots (almost like Shandong Chicken) and Hong Kong Friend noodles. Karuah is lucky to have them.
Leigh Trevaskis
The restaurant cooks the best Chinese meals you could get in this country, and I've lived in every state and territory. The staff are legendary.
Abram Sandy

    Join the Club Membership Has Its Perks

    Joining Karuah RSL is one of the best decisions you'll make. Membership starts from just $5 a year - and the benefits start straight away.

    Enjoy member-priced meals at the Bridgeview Restaurant every time you dine, plus special birthday perks including raffle tickets and 20% off dinner for two. Our courtesy bus runs seven days a week so we've got your transport covered too.

    With options for 1-year, 5-year and perpetual membership, it's outstanding value for everything the club has to offer.

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