Banjo's Social Club, Malvern East Review

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The East Malvern RSL has undergone a family-friendly upgrade, just in time for the warmer months ahead. The RSL has unveiled Banjo's Social Club x Stomping Ground Beer Garden, on the decommissioned bowling green, offering an easy-going, spacious outdoor area for eating, drinking, and letting the kids run free.

The project was undertaken by experienced publican Matt Vero, whose venues include the much-loved and family-friendly Orrong Hotel and the Healesville Hotel. Vero says, "The old bowls green had been sitting empty, and we wanted to bring it back as a space for locals to enjoy and hang out. The idea is for Banjo's Social Club to feel like a backyard extension — somewhere you can bring the kids, catch up with mates, or drop in with the dog."

The bowling green is now home to a container bar slinging Stomping Ground beers and drinks, picnic tables, and a Mexican food truck serving fresh tacos, salads and nachos. There will be live music and afternoon DJs on the weekends, and even cinema screenings and a Sunday petting zoo. The community-oriented, laidback venue is not only a great place to bring the kids, but it's dog-friendly too. Now, that really is how you do fun for the whole family.

"It is all about giving locals a place that feels both familiar and new," says Vero, "We've taken inspiration from the old suburban bowlos that so many Australians grew up around and reimagined them for today. Banjo's Social Club is casual and welcoming, but with great food, great beer and plenty of space for the whole family." Banjo's Social Club will open Fridays through Sunday until November, when it will extend its hours to Wednesday through Sunday. RSL members will enjoy $1 off food and drinks year-round, as well as a free beer on joining. Banjo's Bistro, the restaurant upstairs, will continue to operate as usual.

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