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Buckleys Geelong is one of Victoria’s leading clubs, servicing the Geelong area for over 30 years!

Buckley Geelong


Owned by the GDFNL, BFNL, GFNL & GFUL equally to form the Geelong Combined Leagues Club.

Welcome to the award winning Buckley's, located at 54 Fellmongers Road Breakwater, Geelong.

We are proud of our Club and the welcoming environment created amongst all our Members, Guests and Staff.

Our renovated facilities are among the best in the region and feature stylish furnishings, exciting colours and comfortable decor.

Our facilities include three bars, a bistro, alfresco dining, a fully equipped function room seating 300 guests, conference rooms, children’s room, TAB and ample car parking.

Buckley's is known for hosting great functions, weddings and seminars, providing tasty food & friendly service.

Venue Contacts

General Enquiries

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Finance/Accounts

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Functions - Karren Nash

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CEO - Michael Tonks

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Operations Manager - Zoe Symons

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Our History

Open since October 1993, Buckley's in Breakwater Geelong, has grown into one of the largest and most popular Clubs in Victoria.

Situated in Breakwater about 5 minutes from the city centre, Buckley's was developed to assist local football leagues and football clubs. Buckley's opened with a 140 seat Bistro, TAB, Bar Lounge and a Gaming Room.

Buckleys official name is The Geelong Combined Leagues Club Ltd. as it is proudly owned by the three local football leagues - Geelong Football League (GFL), Bellarine Football League (BFL), and Geelong & District Football League (GDFL) as well as the Geelong Football Umpires League (GFUL).

Buckleys is able to distribute money each year to the 34 local clubs and 4 leagues, based on the financial success of our business.

As well as additional sponsorship each year to the three leagues and junior football.

Buckleys prides itself on assisting various community groups, charities, sporting clubs and donating goods and services to many local schools and businesses.

Buckleys Geelong was built as an entertainment and dining Club and has developed into a real success story. From small beginnings the Club added a 300 seat auditorium in 1997, with more renovations in late 2004 extending the Club further ahead of its competition. From 2009-2016 the Club underwent even more renovations and transformations, with the inclusion of another alfresco dining area, renovations to our entrance and reception area as well as other facilities such as the toilets. In June 2016 Buckley's introduced a new Private Dining area in addition to our Bistro, complete with private booth seating and touch screen TV's, which was again refurbished in 2023.


In 2013 Buckleys ventured out and purchased a 61 room motel in Warrnambool, the Mid City Motel Warrnambool. With extensive renovations and refurbishment made to all rooms, bar and restaurant area as well as reception, the motel was transformed into a modem day and stylish venue.

Buckleys operated the Mid City Motel for 5 years, and was part of the Buckley's Group portfolio until late 2018 when it was sold to pursue other growth opportunities.

Uncle Buck's Ice-Creamery was a game changer, and added something extra to Buckleys Geelong that isn't available at other venues within the area. During the lockdown period in 2020 Buckleys did a full refurbishment of the main bar, gaming bar, gaming lounge and foyer. This included the huge project of creating Uncle Buck's Play Parlour! This has been perhaps the most popular addition for families within the Geelong region who enjoy the facilities at Buckleys, both for locals and visitors to enjoy!

Buckleys prides itself on its continuing improvements and innovations of what is already a great Club, so that both members and visitors have a comfortable and modern venue of which they can feel proud.

Awards

Our hard work and attention to detail has been recognised with us receiving the following awards.

  • 2023 Community Clubs Association of Victoria Winner Best Hospitality Team

  • 2023 Community Clubs Association of Victoria Winner Best Club Refurbishment

  • 2019/2020 Community Clubs Association of Victoria Winner Club Manager of the Year - Michael Tonks

  • 2019/2020 Community Clubs Association of Victoria Winner Best Club Refurbishment

  • 2018 Community Clubs Association of Victoria Winner Best Hospitality Team

  • 2018 Community Clubs Association of Victoria Winner Best Regional Club with Gaming

  • 2017 Community Clubs Association of Victoria Winner - The Chairman's Award of Excellence for Uncle Buck’s Ice-Creamery.

  • 2016 Community Clubs Association of Victoria Winner - Best Regional Club of the Year

  • 2016 Community Clubs Association of Victoria Winner - Best Family Club

  • 2016 Community Clubs Association of Victoria Winner - Assistant Manager of the Year - Zoe Symons

  • 2015 Community Clubs Association of Victoria Winner- Best Regional Family Club

  • 2015 Community Clubs Association of Victoria Winner - Best Keno Club

  • 2014 Community Clubs Association of Victoria Winner - Best Large Club

  • 2013 Community Clubs Association of Victoria Winner - Club of the Year

  • 2013 Community Clubs Association of Victoria Winner - Best Club Website

  • 2012 Community Clubs Association of Victoria Winner - Best Club Website

  • 2012 Community Clubs Association of Victoria Winner - Best Regional Club Bistro

  • 2012 Community Clubs Association of Victoria Winner - Best Family Club

  • 2011 Clubs Victoria Winner - Best Redeveloped Club

  • 2011 Club Manager Association Australia Community Club Manager of the Year - Michael Tonks

  • 2011 Club Manager Association Australia Assistant Manager of the Year - Paul Kelly

  • 2007 Tabcorp Winner - Regional Clubs Category A

  • 2007 Clubs Managers Association Winner - Club Manager of the Year

  • 2007 Clubs Victoria Winner - Best Presented Beer

  • 2005 Clubs Victoria Winner - Best Gaming Venue

Supporting Our Community

AFL Barwon Sponsorship
GFNL
BFNL
GDFNL

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Get in touch

If you have a question and would prefer to speak directly to our team, we would love to hear from you.

  • (03) 5248 4866

  • 54 Fellmongers Road, Breakwater VIC 3219

  • Open 10am Daily. Closed 1am Sun-Thu (3am Fri & Sat)

54 Fellmongers Rd, Breakwater VIC 3219, Australia

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Welcome to the award winning Buckleys, located at 54 Fellmongers Road Breakwater, Geelong. Bar, Restaurant / Bistro and Events.

Contact Us

  • (03) 5248 4866

  • 54 Fellmongers Road, Breakwater VIC 3219

  • Open 10am Daily. Closed 1am Sun-Thu (3am Fri & Sat)

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