Offline poker, reimagined for social Australian dining
Welcome to the Card Lounge at Clover & Candle – a contemporary Australian space where premium dining, refined card play and a warm poker community meet. Every session uses symbolic poker chips for relaxed, recreational offline poker only.
All card lounge and offline poker experiences at Clover & Candle are strictly recreational, using symbolic poker chips only – no gambling, betting or real prizes, ever.
Welcome to the Card Lounge
A dedicated card lounge for social, offline poker in Australia
Step inside our dedicated Card Lounge, where contemporary Australian hospitality meets refined card play. The Clover & Candle card room is designed for conversation, community and relaxed offline poker – a place to savour handcrafted cuisine, linger over a glass of wine and take a seat at premium poker tables with friends or colleagues.
Every friendly card game is hosted with symbolic poker chips only. There is no gambling, no betting and no real-money prizes – just recreational offline poker focused on connection, fair play and the joy of face-to-face cards.
Card Lounge highlights
- Dedicated offline poker lounge with oak-detailed poker tables
- Plush lounge seating and soft ambient lighting for long card evenings
- Signature cocktails and modern Australian dishes served tableside
- Weekly social poker evenings and private poker sessions for groups
- Strictly recreational card play with symbolic poker chips only
Premium Poker Tables
Premium oak-finished poker tables for relaxed card room evenings
Take your seat at our premium, oak-finished poker tables, custom-made for a calm, comfortable card lounge experience. Each table is spaced for privacy and conversation, with soft edges, leather-inspired armrests and considered lighting so cards and symbolic poker chips remain comfortably in view throughout every offline poker session.
Whether you are settling in for a weekly poker night or a private poker session with close friends, the Clover & Candle card room is tuned to an easy, unhurried rhythm – friendly card games, refined hospitality and the soft clink of symbolic poker chips on wood.
Social Poker Evenings
Weekly social poker nights for a welcoming card community
Discover weekly social poker evenings that bring together the Clover & Candle poker community. Our card lounge welcomes all experience levels, from curious first-timers to seasoned card enthusiasts who appreciate the tactility of cards, symbolic poker chips and thoughtful hospitality.
Each offline poker evening is hosted at set times, with our team on hand to organise tables, explain formats and keep the experience flowing with food and drinks from the restaurant. The emphasis is always on friendly competition, clear etiquette and shared enjoyment around the poker tables.
- Face-to-face recreational offline poker with symbolic poker chips
- Gentle guidance for new players and space for regulars
- Reserved tables available via advance booking
Recreational play commitment
All social poker evenings at Clover & Candle are dedicated to relaxed, recreational card play. Every game uses symbolic poker chips only. There is no gambling, no betting and no real-money prizes – simply the shared ritual of cards, conversation and hospitality.
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Elegant Lounge Seating
A softly-lit lounge for long, conversational card sessions
The Clover & Candle Card Lounge is designed as an extension of our restaurant: warm ivory tones, dark olive accents and natural oak textures, paired with plush seats that invite you to settle in. Soft ambient lighting creates a calm glow across the poker tables, while the surrounding lounge seating is ideal for guests waiting for a seat or lingering between card sessions.
Signature cocktails, considered Australian wines and a full menu of handcrafted dishes are served directly to your table, so you can enjoy offline poker without leaving the lounge. It is a complete hospitality experience built around community, conversation and live card play.
Symbolic Poker Chips
Beautifully crafted symbolic poker chips for tactile card play
Every game within the Clover & Candle card lounge is played using beautifully crafted symbolic poker chips. Their satisfying weight and sound bring authenticity to each offline poker hand while keeping the focus entirely on recreational, social play.
The chips are designed purely as markers within the friendly card games hosted in our card room. They do not represent money or prizes of any kind. This clear approach allows our poker community to embrace the theatre and rhythm of live cards without the pressure of financial stakes.
How we ensure symbolic playSignature Dining at the Lounge
Handcrafted cuisine & cocktails, served tableside
Signature dining is at the heart of every offline poker evening at Clover & Candle. Order from our seasonal Australian menu – premium steaks, grill favourites, seafood, burgers and share plates – all served directly to your table in the card lounge.
Our bar team pairs the rhythm of the card room with a curated list of signature cocktails, considered wines and zero-alcohol options. Whether you are meeting friends for a social poker night or hosting a private poker event, the card lounge and restaurant work together to create a seamless, elevated experience.
Meet the Community
A welcoming poker community built on face-to-face connection
At Clover & Candle, our card lounge is as much about people as it is about poker tables. Regular guests, local clubs and visiting groups come together for friendly card games that prioritise conversation, etiquette and shared enjoyment.
Our team carefully curates seating and pacing so that social poker evenings remain inclusive and relaxed. Expect gentle introductions between tables, clear explanations of formats and a calm atmosphere where new players feel as welcome as long-standing regulars.
- Offline poker nights open to a broad range of experience levels
- Friendly, recreational card play with symbolic poker chips only
- A card room culture built around respect and fair play
Private poker sessions & card room bookings
Looking to organise a dedicated card night for your group? Our private card room experiences allow you to reserve tables or the full lounge for:
- Corporate poker evenings and team-building sessions
- Birthday celebrations and milestone gatherings
- Club meetups and social poker communities
Every private poker session follows our recreational play commitment with symbolic poker chips.
View Events & Private NightsQuestions about the Card Lounge
Offline poker & card lounge FAQ
Is there any gambling or betting in the lounge?
No. All card lounge and poker activities at Clover & Candle are strictly for social entertainment. Games are played with symbolic poker chips only, with no gambling, no betting and no real-money prizes at any time.
Do I need to be an experienced player to join offline poker nights?
Not at all. Our social poker evenings welcome both new and experienced players. Hosts are available to walk newcomers through the basics of offline poker formats and table etiquette in a calm, supportive environment.
Can I reserve a poker table or private card room?
Yes. You can book a poker table or arrange private card room experiences for groups, clubs or corporate gatherings. Our team will help tailor the flow of your offline poker evening, including dining and drinks.
Contact to ReserveIs food and drink available in the card lounge?
Yes. Guests can order from the full Clover & Candle menu – including premium steaks, seasonal dishes and signature cocktails – served directly to your seat in the card lounge throughout your social poker session.
Plan your evening
Reserve your place in the Clover & Candle Card Lounge
Design a night that flows from premium dining to relaxed offline poker in our dedicated card lounge. Gather your group, choose your preferred evening and let our team curate a card room experience built on hospitality, symbolic poker chips and recreational play.
Clover & Candle maintains a clear, ongoing commitment to recreational offline poker only. All card lounge experiences are hosted with symbolic poker chips and without gambling, betting or real prizes.