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Laurieton United Services Club
- From: From $37 p/head
About
Overview & Vibe
Laurieton United Services Club has been on the Camden Haven River since 1953, and it runs two sites under one roof: the club itself at Laurieton, overlooking the river, and Kew Country Club, an 18-hole course with ponds and lawns a short drive inland. Weddings sit alongside corporate and community functions rather than being the whole business, which is reflected in the pricing — this is a straightforward, well-run club rather than a dedicated wedding venue.
Setting & Style
The club sits centrally to the Camden Haven and overlooking the river, with a boardwalk and jetty that the club photographs at sunset. Kew Country Club is the greener option — “18 perfectly manicured holes, beautiful ponds and luscious grounds”, with a white garden rotunda on the lawns. Both are functional club interiors: a bistro, a coffee lounge, bars and function space rather than styled rooms.
Ideal For
Couples on the Camden Haven who want catering they can price up front and a venue that takes the logistics off them. The function menu is fully published and unusually affordable — two courses from $37 a head — and the platter list covers everything from local Laurieton Seafoods prawns to kids’ party platters. It also suits guests with access needs: the club publishes a detailed accessibility statement, which very few venues in this database do.
The Need-to-Knows
That is the first thing to establish by phone. There is also no ceremony space described, so plan the ceremony elsewhere or ask. The club is open to the public daily and the function offer is shared across weddings, corporate events and community functions, so confirm exclusivity. Catering is in-house and priced per head or per platter; there is no accommodation.
Standout Feature
The price. A three-course plated dinner at $47 a head, on a river, from a kitchen that publishes its whole menu — roughly a third of what the comparable packages elsewhere in this database cost.
Amenities
- In-house Catering
- Licensed Bar
- Wheelchair Accessible
- On-site Restaurant
- Golf Course
- On-site Parking
- Waterfront Views
- Multiple Event Spaces
- Dedicated Events Team
- Public Transport Access
Ceremony Setting
- indoor
Dietary Options Supported
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
Nearby Landmarks
- Camden Haven River – The club is "Located centrally to the Camden Haven and overlooking the beautiful Camden Haven River"
- Laurieton – The club's home town, at 2 Seymour Street
- Kew Country Club – The club's second site, an 18-hole course with "beautiful ponds and luscious grounds", also available for functions
- Mid North Coast – The club's own banner reads "Mid North Coast local since 1953"
On Site Accommodation
No details available.
Price Notes
- Pricing is provided on enquiry. The Classic menu runs to eight entrées (including local king prawns and freshly shucked oysters), six mains and five desserts; the Deluxe adds duck breast, herb-crusted rack of lamb and slow-cooked beef sirloin. Cold: seasonal fruit $65, cheese and fruit $75, antipasto $85, Laurieton Seafoods king prawns $80, freshly shucked oysters $100, bruschetta $75, vegetable rice paper rolls $75, Vietnamese prawn rice paper rolls $100. Hot: dim sim $45, chicken and lime skewers $75, BBQ chicken skewers $75, Peking duck spring rolls $60, chicken and mushroom arancini $60, chicken wings $80, panko coconut prawns $80, salt and pepper squid $80, classic party platter $120, gourmet party platter $140. Sandwiches $65 / $125 / $175 for 10 / 20 / 30; gourmet wraps $85 / $130 / $185. Kids' party platters $80 each (fish and chips, nuggets, pizza), hot chips $50. Accessible parking spaces are available near the entrance. The Club also offers an elevator to reach the downstairs level", plus accessible restrooms. Very few venues in this database publish this. Closing times are noted as subject to change.
- Two sites, one operator: the club at 2 Seymour Street, Laurieton on the Camden Haven River, and Kew Country Club, an 18-hole golf course with ponds, bowling greens and mini golf, on (02) 6559 4203.
Price Per Head
- From $37 p/head
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Contact
- Website
- laurietonclub.com.au
- Phone
- (02) 6559 9110
- Address
- 2 Seymour Street, Laurieton NSW 2443, Australia
2 Seymour Street, Laurieton NSW 2443, Australia
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