Oakdale Club / Klub | Conference and Function Venue
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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.
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
- 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
- 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
- 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 & Contact 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
For conference packages, function bookings, and membership enquiries, visit the official Oakdale Club website or call +27 21 919 1167. Also explore other popular Cape Town event venues directory and Western Cape event venue listings.
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Questions people ask
Where is Oakdale Club located in Cape Town?
Oakdale Club is located at 80a Bloemhof Road, Oakdale, Bellville, in Cape Town's Northern Suburbs. The club offers ample on-site parking and is centrally located in the Bellville area. Note that GPS directions from Durban Road/Bloemhof side may require care — look for club signage.
What conference facilities does Oakdale Club offer?
Oakdale Club offers state-of-the-art conference facilities including tastefully furnished conference rooms with audiovisual equipment and interactive whiteboards. The venue also provides fast internet connection throughout and breakaway rooms in various capacities for parallel sessions. Year-end business functions can be hosted and organised on-site.
What function venues are available at Oakdale Club?
Oakdale Club offers four distinct function venues: Conference Rooms for corporate meetings, Old Smokey Braai Room for relaxed gatherings, Braai Room 2 for overflow events, and the Bowls Clubhouse for community-oriented events. Indoor and outdoor braai facilities are available across multiple venues for family, private, and corporate functions.
What sports facilities does Oakdale Club have?
Oakdale Club is a true multi-sport club with a large swimming pool (members only), 2 squash courts with 7 league teams, tennis courts, netball courts, and an active bowls section with dedicated clubhouse. The squash section includes a social league and coaching facilities, and there's a children's playground adjacent to the pool area.
How much does Oakdale Club membership cost?
Oakdale Club membership costs R2,100 per annum. Members enjoy discounted rates on food, bar, and function hire. Non-members can still access the conference and function venues for events.
What is Oakdale Club's restaurant known for?
Oakdale Club's restaurant is famous for its eisbein, consistently praised as the best in the area. The restaurant offers pub-bistro style food with great portions and value for money. It features both smokers and non-smokers bar options and DStv coverage of all major sporting events.
When was Oakdale Club established?
Oakdale Club was established in 1961 when Eskom employees from the Oakdale and Bellville depots met to create their own social and sporting club. The original clubhouse was in the cellar of the historic Bloemhof Wine Farm, which was demolished in 1968, and a brand new complex officially opened in 1970.
Is Oakdale Club wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Oakdale Club is wheelchair accessible throughout the venue. This makes it suitable for all guests attending conferences, functions, or social events at the club.
