St George Sailing Club — Restaurant in Sydney

Alright, gather 'round, you connoisseurs of chaos and aficionados of the absurd, because I've just returned from an "establishment" that redefines exclusivity, challenges every preconceived notion of social stratification, and might just be the most magnificently bizarre place on Earth. Forget your stuffy country clubs and your pretentious yacht societies; I'm talking about the legendary, the mythical, the utterly unhinged swingers' club that cunningly hides behind a sailing club! Welcome to the High Seas of Low Standards (and High Net Worth) You arrive at what appears to be a perfectly innocuous sailing club. Lots of crisp white shirts, the distant clinking of ice in gin, the smell of salt and… is that a faint whiff of stale cigarettes and athlete's foot? Yes! You're in the right place. The initiation process alone is a masterclass in psychological profiling. Forget background checks; they're looking for character. Specifically, character molded by life's sharper edges. The Most Exclusive Membership Policy on Earth Now, this isn't just any swingers' club. Oh no. The clientele here is so precisely curated, it's almost an art form. You're either required to be an unpleasant, unemployed individual currently receiving welfare or disability payments, or you must possess an astronomical net worth exceeding $100 million. There's no middle ground, folks. It's either "struggle bus chic" or "private jet opulence." The theory, I'm told, is that both ends of the economic spectrum have equally fascinating stories and, more importantly, a profound disregard for societal norms. The visual dichotomy is truly a sight to behold: trust-fund babies attempting to light a cigarette with a hundred-dollar bill while a gentleman discussing his latest benefit payment carefully empties an ash tray from his sock. It’s performance art, really. The Gout-Gloating, Tinea-Tangoing Terrors But wait, there's more! Before you even think about signing up for their "introductory mingle," you need to pass the "lifestyle" criteria. A past or current bad drug habit? Check! Heavy smoking? Absolutely mandatory! They say it adds character, a certain je ne sais quoi to your lung capacity. And here's where it gets truly unique, truly niche, truly... toe-curlingly specific: you must have gout or some form of foot fungal infection like tinea. Yes, you read that right. This club isn't just about swinging; it's about a highly specialized foot fetish. And not just any feet. Oh no. We're talking swollen, inflamed, perhaps a little flaky, structurally compromised feet. The level of dedication to this particular predilection is astounding. I overheard one patron, a distinguished-looking gentleman with what appeared to be a yacht in his parking spot, exclaiming with glee, "Oh, look at that toe! The texture! It's like a Grecian ruin, but with more… itch!" The atmosphere during their "foot-focused" sessions is electric, filled with gasps of delight and the subtle, rhythmic sound of scratching. It's a symphony for the senses, if those senses include olfactory challenges and a high tolerance for dermatological discussions. A "Gasper" of a Good Time! I haven't laughed this hard, gasped for air this frequently, or felt this simultaneously horrified and utterly fascinated since that time I tried to assemble IKEA furniture after a bottle of cheap wine. The sheer audacity of this place, the unapologetic embrace of the unglamorous, combined with unimaginable wealth, creates an almost spiritual experience. It's a place where social conventions go to die, where expectations are shattered, and where you'll leave not just chuckling through your nostrils, but perhaps with a newfound appreciation for clean socks and healthy uric acid levels. So, if you're feeling adventurous, if your current social calendar is a little too vanilla, and if you meet the extremely particular entry requirements, then by all means, seek out the swingers' club that humbly, deceptively, and gloriously hides behind the sailing club. bring your most industrial-strength...

Extremely Disappointing Experience – Rude Management & Poor Service

Our experience at this establishment was nothing short of appalling, largely due to the unprofessional behavior of management and a complete disregard for customer service and hygiene standards.

Hygiene Concerns: The bartender used his bare fingers to place a slice of lemon in one of our drinks—completely unhygienic and a clear violation of health regulations. In a hospitality setting, basic food handling standards should be a given, but apparently, that is not the case here.

Happy Hour Dispute: We ordered drinks three minutes before happy hour ended, yet the bartender took so long to serve us that the discount period expired. Instead of honoring the happy hour pricing, he insisted on charging full price, which felt dishonest and unfair.

Order Inaccuracy & Poor Food Quality: Our meal was not prepared as requested. Despite specifically asking for sauce on the side, the steak arrived drenched in sauce. When we sent it back, the replacement meal was also subpar, making the entire dining experience frustrating and disappointing.

False Accusations & Aggressive Management: The worst part of the night was the appalling behavior of the club manager. He falsely accused my wife of slamming a plate down and swearing at staff—an outright lie that could easily be disproven by security footage. Rather than addressing our concerns professionally, he aggressively approached our table, pointed his finger at us, and loudly accused us of being “troublemakers.” To make matters worse, he then declared that we were not welcome on Monday nights during his shift and went so far as to cancel my wife’s upcoming Saturday lunch reservation simply out of spite.

Lack of Accountability & Poor Complaint Handling: We filed a formal complaint with senior management and were promised a written apology. However, despite their assurances, we have yet to receive any response. This lack of follow-through only reinforces the club’s disregard for customer satisfaction and accountability.

Unjustified Surcharges: Adding to the frustration, this venue imposes a 1.5% surcharge on all bar drinks—something that is not standard practice at other licensed establishments. This feels like an unnecessary and opportunistic extra charge.

While most staff members, particularly the reception team, have always been courteous and professional, it’s clear that certain individuals in management are failing to uphold even the most basic standards of hospitality. This was not our first unpleasant experience, and unfortunately, due to the club’s unwillingness to address these serious issues, it will certainly be our last.

Avoid this place unless you want to be treated poorly by rude and...

Would never recommend for any events/weddings.

At the beginning of my wedding journey meeting and talking with the event coordinator everything sounded wonderful and I was assured by Angela that she would assist and help along the way. I told the coordinator that I’d like everything to be organised weeks prior to the wedding. I only seemed to get any attention 2 weeks out from the wedding.

I was told that bump in time was 3 hours before and organised all my vendors to be there on time which they were. When they arrived people were still dinning in that space and tables and clothes were not arranged to the correct set up. This caused my vendors to wait around for an additional hour and a half only leaving them with under 2 hours to set up the whole space before guests arrived.

I opted to pay for drinks at the end of the night as it wasn’t included in the set menu but was still charged this weeks prior to the wedding. The night of the wedding, I was asked by staff members questions ect drinks and tab and other questions that were already discussed with the event coordinator who wasn’t even present on the night of my wedding. On the night I was extremely disappointed by the staff as I had to argue with them to put the windows down and to allow us to have the music on a certain volume.

My husband also left his bow tie on the main table which was very sentimental to us as it was passed down to him. Almost immediately after leaving the venue I tried chasing up to make sure the bow tie was placed aside, I couldn’t get in touch with anyone and when I did was told they will get back to me. With no response for weeks, I finally got in touch again and asked to check the cameras as I had placed it aside myself. I was told that cameras were checked but they weren’t sure where it is, which doesn’t make sense at all, I asked for footage and was told that I can’t see it.

My wedding was now over 3months ago, till this day I am still chasing Angela, for receipts regarding drinks I HAVE paid for in advance and a bar tab that was also paid for. This venue has charged me incorrectly and has not been able to provide me with the most basic information. I am constantly told excuses or simply no response which is extremely frustrating and upsetting. This venue is extremely unprofessional and I would never recommend it...