dooleys clubs

What dooleys clubs does

DOOLEYS Clubs (legally DOOLEYS Lidcombe Catholic Club Ltd) is a non-profit registered club operating under the NSW Registered Clubs Act 1976, headquartered at 17 Church St, Lidcombe in Western Sydney. Incorporated in 1971, the organization operates two core hospitality venues (DOOLEYS Lidcombe Catholic Club and Regent St Pavilion, formerly Regents Park Sports Club, rebranded in 2023) plus an adjacent DOOLEYS Health + Fitness Centre. The portfolio encompasses seven distinct dining and bar concepts under one roof at Lidcombe alone (Lloyds Bistro, John Street Cafe, Vincent's Noodle House, Baileys Sports Bar, Upper Cafe, The Green at Regent St Pavilion), gaming machines regulated under the Gaming Machines Act, function spaces for up to 180 guests, and an extensive programme of social clubs (walking groups, DanceSport, lawn bowls, table tennis, photography, fishing, golf, and various card games).

The business serves approximately 79,000 members across Western Sydney, recruited through walk-ins, referrals, and community outreach. The underlying technology stack is described as standard club management and hospitality operations technology with no disclosed proprietary features, AI/ML capabilities, or data platform. The membership model is a near-nominal subscription ($5/year or $10 for five years) that functions primarily as an engagement and regulatory gating mechanism rather than a meaningful revenue stream.

Revenue is generated predominantly through on-site consumption across five identifiable streams: food and beverage sales across multiple outlets (transaction-based, member-priced), gaming machines (transaction-fee, Gaming Machines Act-regulated), ticketed events and entertainment including the $80,000 Gold Rush promotion and bingo/housie (transaction-based), function and event hire for private and corporate bookings, and gaming machines. Distribution is exclusively through physical venues in Western Sydney (Lidcombe and Regents Park), with ancillary digital capabilities for membership renewal, ticket purchase, and event booking via NowBookIt. The club markets through Facebook, Instagram, email newsletters, and a bimonthly YOURS magazine, and runs an extensive community grants and partnership programme that channels approximately $200,000 per year via ClubGRANTS into local charities.

Name

dooleys clubs

Legal name

DOOLEYS Lidcombe Catholic Club Ltd

Website

https://dooleys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Short description

DOOLEYS Clubs operates multi-venue registered social clubs in Western Sydney (Lidcombe and Regent St Pavilion), serving approximately 79,000 members through dining, gaming, entertainment, fitness, and community programming as a non-profit NSW-registered club.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Registered Clubs and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Gaming Café/Bar Hybrid Venues (Food & Beverage + Competitive Play) (MPAFALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Social/Free-to-Play Bingo Lounges (In-Venue) (MPAEAGAC)

Keywords

• Social club hospitality
• Membership dining venues
• Registered club gaming
• Live entertainment events
• Fitness centre operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Lidcombe

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees providing access to club facilities, rewards programs, discounts, and member-only promotions. Membership costs $5/year or $10 for 5 years.
2. Food and beverage sales: Revenue from multiple dining outlets including Lloyds Bistro, John Street Cafe, Vincent's Noodle House, Baileys Sports Bar, Upper Cafe, and Regent St Pavilion bistro. Members receive discounts on purchases.
3. Gaming machines: DOOLEYS operates gaming machines at their venues, subject to Gaming Machines Act regulations.
4. Events and entertainment: Revenue from ticketed events, live entertainment, bingo nights, raffles, and special promotions like the $80,000 Gold Rush promotion.
5. Function and event hire: Revenue from hosting private events, celebrations, corporate functions, and group bookings at function spaces including indoor venues (up to 180 standing) and all-weather marquee (up to 100 guests).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DOOLEYS Clubs operates two registered club venues in Western Sydney (Lidcombe Catholic Club and Regent St Pavilion), offering members dining across multiple outlets, gaming machines, live entertainment, social events, function hire, barefoot bowls, and access to a co-located Health + Fitness Centre. The business is built on a low-cost membership ($5/year or $10 for 5 years) that unlocks rewards, discounts, and venue access, with revenue driven by food and beverage sales, gaming, ticketed events, and function bookings.

Product overview

DOOLEYS Clubs operates as a multi-venue social and entertainment club business in Western Sydney. The portfolio consists of two core venues: DOOLEYS Lidcombe Catholic Club and Regent St Pavilion (formerly Regents Park Sports Club). At Lidcombe, dining options include Lloyds Bistro (casual dining), John Street Cafe, Vincent's Noodle House (Vietnamese), Baileys Sports Bar, and Upper Cafe. Regent St Pavilion features Bistro & Alfresco Dining and The Green (outdoor dining with pizza/BBQ). The membership program provides access to both venues with benefits including reward points and discounts. Entertainment offerings span Bingo/Housie, live music, trivia nights, and special events. Social and sporting activities include Barefoot Bowls, lawn bowls, walking groups, dance classes, and various card and hobby clubs. The venues are undergoing major development, with a multi-million dollar expansion at Lidcombe and renovation upgrades at Regent St Pavilion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vincent's Noodle House: Vietnamese restaurant offering authentic pho and noodle dishes located within DOOLEYS Lidcombe.
• The Green
• Baileys Sports Bar
• Lloyds Bistro
• Upper Cafe

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly $200,000 in community funding distributed through ClubGRANTS scheme in 2022
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wenty Leagues ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022DOOLEYS and Wenty Leagues Club collaborated to part-fund two community projects in 2022: Be Unstoppable Foundation's Unstoppable Kids Program for high school students addressing mental health, and Cumberland Women's Health Centre's Girls Talk program for girls aged 11-12 years focusing on positive self-image and relationships.
• Cumberland City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministered the Cumberland 2022 ClubGRANTS Scheme and collaborated with DOOLEYS to evaluate and allocate funding to charities and organizations creating change in the local community.
• City of Parramatta CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-administered ClubGRANTS funding scheme and provided $10,000 funding to Turbans 4 Australia under the City of Parramatta Council Local Committee.
• Child Abuse Prevention Service (CAPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOOLEYS committed $80,000 to support the Preventing Family Abuse Through Education program delivered by CAPS, which has worked since 1953 to protect children and prevent domestic violence through early intervention and education.
• Macquarie University (Australian Institute of Health Innovation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted rigorous evaluation of the Preventing Family Abuse Through Education program, showing tangible improvements in knowledge, confidence, and protective strategies among educators, parents, and participants.
• Auburn HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOOLEYS donated $54,000 to Auburn Hospital for specialized medical equipment to assist newborn babies, demonstrating commitment to local healthcare.
• The Children's Hospital at WestmeadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOOLEYS was recognized as a Founder of The Children's Hospital at Westmead. The club participates in events like the Bob 'Tug' Wilson Walk for Kids with Cancer and supports various hospital fundraising initiatives.
• Learning LinksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity Housie at DOOLEYS supports Learning Links, an organization working in collaboration with schools, early childhood settings, and parents to help children with learning disabilities and difficulties.
• Max PotentialcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOOLEYS has been a significant long-term partner with the Max Potential youth leadership program, offering FREE scholarships to community partners. The program helps high school students develop personal and community leadership through coaching and workshops.
• Australian Red Cross LifebloodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOOLEYS Lifeblood Team members donate blood and plasma at Parramatta Donor Centre. Over two years, the team saved up to 627 lives as part of Western Sydney Lifeblood Teams.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dooleysclubs
• Instagraminstagram.com/dooleysclubs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dooleys-limited

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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