Oakdale Club Bellville Cape Town is one of the Northern Suburbs’ most cherished, historically rooted, and genuinely versatile social clubs and function venues — a members’ club and open conference facility at 80a Bloemhof Road, Oakdale, Bellville, Cape Town, with roots stretching back to 1961 when a group of passionate Eskom employees from the Oakdale and Bellville depots decided they wanted more than just colleagues — they wanted a community. Today, Oakdale Club Bellville Cape Town is a warm, welcoming, and comprehensive destination offering conference facilities, multiple function venues, sports, dining, social events, and a community atmosphere that consistently makes guests feel “just like home.”

“Oakdale Club is a gem for local families and visitors alike. Great variety from sports facilities to braai facilities and conference facilities. The staff are friendly and helpful and always make you feel welcome with warm smiles. I’ve never had bad service here.”

A History Rooted in Community — Est. 1961

Oakdale Club Bellville Cape Town’s story is a distinctly South African one:

• 1961: A meeting of Eskom employees from the Oakdale and Bellville depots resolves to create their own social and sporting club
• The cellar of the historic Bloemhof Wine Farm — recently acquired by Eskom — serves as the first clubhouse
• 1968: The original wine farm cellar is demolished
• 1970: A brand new complex officially opens — the foundation of today’s club
• In the years that followed, the club became the ESCOM Club (Oakdale) before returning to the Oakdale Club identity
• Today it is established in the suburb of Oakdale, Bellville — centrally located in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs

Conference Facilities — Productive, Well-Equipped & Flexible

Oakdale Club Bellville Cape Town offers state-of-the-art conference facilities for corporate clients:

• Conference rooms — tastefully furnished and professionally equipped
• State-of-the-art audiovisual equipment
• Interactive whiteboards — modern presentation technology
• Fast internet connection throughout
• Breakaway rooms in various capacities — ideal for parallel sessions and smaller groups
• “This Club can host various conferences in their tastefully furnished space. Their state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment is ready to assist your conferencing needs”
• Year-end business functions hosted and organised
• Unique and fun ideas for corporate and private functions welcomed

Function Venues — Four Distinct Spaces

Oakdale Club Bellville Cape Town offers multiple named function venues:

Conference Rooms

Professional conference and meeting space with full AV technology — suitable for corporate presentations, training sessions, and business meetings.

Old Smokey Braai Room

The club’s signature casual function space — a braai room with character and warmth, ideal for relaxed corporate and social gatherings.

Braai Room 2

Additional indoor braai facility for overflow events or simultaneous functions.

Bowls Clubhouse

The bowls section’s dedicated clubhouse — a charming, community-oriented venue space available for events and private hire.

Indoor and outdoor braai facilities are available across multiple venues — suitable for family, private, and corporate functions.

Sports & Recreation — A True Multi-Sport Club

Oakdale Club Bellville Cape Town is a genuinely active sporting community:

Swimming:

• Large swimming pool — a highlight of the club’s leisure offering (members only access)
• Children’s playground adjacent to the pool area

Bowls:

• Active bowls section
• Bowls Clubhouse as a dedicated space

Squash:

• 2 squash courts — well maintained
• 7 teams in the Western Province squash league
• Social league for non-league players (monthly play in a fun environment)
• Coaching facilities supporting ongoing player development

Tennis:

• Tennis courts available for members

Netball:

• Netball courts on the premises

The Restaurant & Bar — Value, Portions & Friendly Service

The Oakdale Club restaurant and bar is a community institution:

• Famous eisbein — consistently praised as the best in the area (“the best eisbein and the best service with friendly waitresses”)
• Great value for money — “great portions, always very tasty”
• Pub-bistro style food
• Smokers and non-smokers bar options
• DStv covering all major sporting events
• Members receive discounted rates on both menu items and function hire
• Gambling room on the premises

Membership & Access

• Membership: R2,100 per annum (as previously listed)
• Members enjoy discounted rates on food, bar, and functions
• Non-members can access conference and function venues for events
• Wheelchair accessible throughout
• The club “serves as a versatile facility that can be used for various activities”

Location & Practical Details

• Address: 80a Bloemhof Road, Oakdale, Bellville, Cape Town, Western Cape
• Phone: +27 21 919 1167 / +27 21 919 1168
• Email (events): events@oakdaleclub.co.za
• Email (general): club@oakdaleclub.co.za
• Website: oakdaleclub.co.za
• Established: 1961 (officially opened 1970)
• Ample parking on-site
• Note: GPS directions from Durban Road/Bloemhof side may require care — look for club signage
• Centrally located in Oakdale, Bellville — Northern Suburbs Cape Town

Best for: Northern Suburbs corporate conferences, Bellville year-end functions, private family braai functions, squash, bowls, Bellville community events, sports club membership, Cape Town casual dining

For conference packages, function bookings, and membership enquiries, visit the official Oakdale Club website or call +27 21 919 1167.

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