# New Things Happening Source: https://midlandsgolfclub.com.au/new-things-happening/ New Things Happening Midlands is open, and it’s business as usual while we renovate. Golf and bowls are carrying on as normal, with no interruption. The 13th View bar is open seven days, food trucks are here Wednesday to Sunday, and bingo, Friday nights, functions and the courtesy bus are all still running. Behind the scenes, the clubhouse is getting a major renovation. Over the next few months new spaces will open, a few things will move around, and the kitchen will take a break while it’s rebuilt. This page brings it all together, so you always know what’s on, what’s changed and what’s coming. On this page At a glance From 19 October Kitchen closed while it’s rebuilt. Food trucks Wednesday to Sunday from 21 October Expected Mid December The kitchen reopens, plus the new main bar and the new bingo room Expected February 2027 Swirl’d, the new arcade games and the playground Expected March 2027 The new dining area opens Open as usual Plenty carries on as normal while the work is done. The course The golf course, Pro Shop and golfers’ change rooms are all open as normal. 13th View & Alfresco Both stay open throughout. While the new main bar is being built, drinks are served from our can bar. Members Lounge Most of the Members Lounge stays open, and during November it becomes home to bingo, wakes and a temporary bar. Outdoor area The outdoor area on the west side of the clubhouse is open as usual. Friday nights The members draw, happy hour and live music, every Friday night. Courtesy bus Running Fridays and Saturdays, so you can leave the car at home. Food while the kitchen is closed From Monday 5 October the bistro moves to a shorter menu, and the kitchen closes from Monday 19 October so it can be rebuilt. In its place, food trucks take over. Lunch and Dinner, Wednesday to Sunday When 21st Oct till 2nd Dec. Days Wednesday to Sunday Lunch From 11:30am Dinner 5pm to 8pm Fridays and Saturdays Two trucks Where At the club Line Up [Follow on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/midlandsballarat/) Bingo Bingo keeps running right through the renovations. During November, sessions are held in the Members Lounge on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. From mid December, bingo moves into its new room. Functions and wakes Functions and wakes carry on throughout the renovations. During November, wakes are held in the Members Lounge on Mondays and Tuesdays. If you have a function booked and want to check on timing, or you’re planning one, give us a call and we’ll talk you through the options. What's Coming These are our best estimates from the build program. Renovation work can take longer than planned, and some of it, like the weather, is out of our hands. If a date moves, we’ll update this page and do everything we can to accommodate everyone in the meantime. Monday 5th Oct ### Shorter Bistro Menu A smaller menu runs until the kitchen closes. Monday 5th Oct Expected: 2nd Week of Oct ### The Pavilion Opens Details to come. Expected: 2nd Week of Oct Monday 19th Oct ### The Kitchen Closes for Its Rebuild The rest of the club stays open. Monday 19th Oct Wednesday 21st Oct ### Food Trucks Start Wednesday to Sunday, lunch and dinner, through to Wednesday 2nd December. [See the Lineup](https://midlandsgolfclub.com.au/bistro-and-food/food-trucks/) Wednesday 21st Oct November ### The Members Lounge in November - Wakes on Mondays and Tuesdays - Bingo on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays - A temporary bar on Fridays and Saturdays November Expected: Mid December ### The Big December Openings - The kitchen reopens, with seating expanding once the new dining area is finished - The new main bar - The new bingo room - The Members Lounge back to full use Expected: Mid December Expected: Mid Dec to Late Jan ### New Function Spaces and Bowls Rinks - Two new function spaces with their own bar - New bowls rinks Expected: Mid Dec to Late Jan Expected: February 2027 ### Swirl'd, the Arcade and the Playground Open - Swirl'd, our new kids dessert bar - New arcade games - A new playground Expected: February 2027 Expected: March 2027 ### The New Dining Area Opens The last big piece of this stage, with full seating back in the bistro. Expected: March 2027 Stay in The Loop For weekly food truck lineups and the latest news, follow us at @midlandsballarat, or call reception. - [03 5331 4400](tel:0353314400) - [reception@midlandsgolfclub.com.au](mailto:reception@midlandsgolfclub.com.au) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/midlandsgolfclub/) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/midlandsballarat/)