CSi Club Southport

CSi Club Southport is a broad-appeal pub and community club in Southport, with enough going on for a quick meal, a family outing or an evening with friends. Its 400-seat bistro serves lunch and dinner seven days a week, with alfresco seating for up to 90 people. The dining room has a relaxed coastal feel and offers modern club classics, premium steaks, seasonal chef specials, plus gluten-free, vegetarian and lighter choices. A Kids Club and two playgrounds make it practical for families, while the indoor splash pad gives younger visitors another reason to stay entertained. Multi-level parking, including a covered area accessed from Railway Street, adds to the convenience.

For a social night, the club has multiple bars, a dedicated gaming bar and live music on Friday and Saturday nights, with bands and other events scheduled throughout the year. The gaming room includes 199 electronic machines, while TAB and KENO facilities are also available. That makes the venue flexible for different kinds of catch-ups: a drink and conversation, a meal before live music, or a low-key visit for regulars and those trying the gaming room for the first time. The club also supports responsible gambling and responsible service of alcohol.

Groups can make use of SIDETRACKED, the social bar next door, which is available for exclusive bookings. It is set up for birthday celebrations, engagement parties, end-of-year functions, networking events and fundraisers, with private-event options alongside live events. CSi Club Southport also has a functions room for up to 100 seated guests or 120 cocktail-style guests. With a smart-casual dress code, free membership available and entry generally open to non-members living within 15 kilometres, it is designed as a straightforward gathering place rather than a specialist dining room or late-night bar.

The club’s roots are closely tied to Southport. It began in 1967 on the site of the former Southport Railway Station as the Southport Workers Club, created with support from local working-class residents. After several name changes and seven major development stages, it now operates as CSi Club Southport while retaining a community focus. The club says it supports sporting clubs, community groups and charities across Southport and the Gold Coast, and employs more than 75 local people. For visitors, that history shows up in the venue’s mix of family facilities, dining, entertainment, functions and everyday club spaces. Dining is available weekday lunch and dinner, with all-day dining on weekends; the club itself trades from 10am to 4am, subject to listed public-holiday exceptions.