Cronulla RSL Club

Cronulla RSL Club is a beachside place to meet friends, dine and spend time in the Cronulla community. Its location is central to the experience, with recent refurbishments making the most of the club’s waterfront setting while retaining links to its long history. The club also runs regular live music, giving the venue an ongoing entertainment focus beyond dining.

The main dining space is Bonfield, a newly renovated restaurant named after Beryl Bonfield, a local figure remembered for her service and leadership. It offers casual dining with water views, alongside lunch and dinner specials. The restaurant is open across lunch and dinner on most weekdays, with longer service from Friday to Saturday and a continuous daytime-to-evening session on Sunday. The website also invites guests to make a booking, making Bonfield suitable for a planned meal as well as a casual club visit.

For larger occasions, Cronulla RSL caters for weddings, birthdays, corporate functions and other special events through Esplanade Events. The venue presents these spaces as a way to celebrate with friends and family by the beach. A separate dining experience, 1942, is available for advance group bookings of 12 or more. It has a select menu, full table service and access to a broad sommelier selection of boutique wines, giving bigger groups a more structured option than the everyday bistro setting.

There are also club activities that make a visit more than a meal. Tuesday nights feature Bingo & Bubbles, while live music runs weekly during the month. Membership comes with access to exclusive discounts and offers. For visitors interested in local history, the club dates back to 1942, when the Cronulla RSL sub-branch leased its first club rooms; its current site was formally opened in 1953. Today, the club suits groups looking for food, entertainment or an event venue near the beach, with Bonfield providing the clearest option for a straightforward meal in Cronulla.