The Sunlit Felt Lounge

The Art of Offline Poker & Culinary Distinction

A daylight-drenched Australian poker lounge and grill where handcrafted poker tables, thoughtful blind structures, and chef-led dining meet.

Step into Australia’s premier sunlit card room and boutique grill. Pull up a seat at handcrafted poker tables, master deep-stack Texas Hold'em tournaments, and indulge in artisan charcuterie and dry-aged steaks in an authentic offline poker atmosphere.

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The Sunlit Felt Experience

The Sunlit Felt Lounge – Modern Australian Offline Poker

The Sunlit Felt Lounge at Thecin Derroom is where a boutique Australian restaurant, artisanal charcuterie and cocktail bar, and dedicated offline poker club intertwine. Designed for guests who value both strategic offline poker and refined dining, the lounge centres on genuine card room connection.

Here, every hand is played around genuine poker tables with physical cards, ceramic chip stacks, and professional dealers. Conversation flows as freely as the craft cocktails, with players reading tells, discussing hands, and enjoying social poker in a calm, daylight-filled space.

Whether you are joining a structured Texas Hold'em tournament or settling in for social poker with friends, the Sunlit Felt Lounge celebrates face-to-face play, measured blind structures, and the easy warmth of Australian hospitality.

Atmosphere & Design

Atmosphere & Architectural Design

Step into a light-filled boutique lounge with brushed champagne-gold detailing, fine linen textures, and muted botanical sage hues. Every surface, from the custom wooden poker tables to the soft oyster-toned walls, has been curated to feel both calm and quietly luxurious.

Natural daylight filters across the felt, drawing focus to the cards and chip stacks while maintaining a relaxed sense of space. Acoustic panelling and soft fabrics gently manage sound, allowing the friendly murmur of strategic conversation without overpowering the room.

With generous spacing between poker tables, dedicated lounge banquettes, and intimate bar seating, the Sunlit Felt Lounge is designed equally for competitive Texas Hold'em tournaments, social poker evenings, and leisurely pre-dinner cocktails.

Boutique Card Room

Boutique Card Room Experience

Settle in at custom-built poker tables crafted in warm timber, with ergonomic leather chairs, balanced chip stacks, and professional dealers shaping the rhythm of every hand.

The Offline Poker Experience & Card Room

The Sunlit Felt Lounge is first and foremost a dedicated offline poker card room. Each table features high-grade speed cloth felts, carefully considered sightlines, and integrated chip wells that keep every stack organised and within easy reach.

Professional dealers manage the pace, shuffle and cut, announce blinds and levels, and ensure every pot is tracked with clarity. From early-level deep stacks to the final heads-up showdown, the focus stays on strategic play, etiquette, and a welcoming table dynamic.

Tableside dining and drinks are quietly coordinated by the floor team, so you can savour a charcuterie board, grilled sliders, or a sage-berry spritz without losing focus on the next hand.

Poker tables & formats

Poker Tables & Game Formats

Choose from a curated line-up of social poker and structured tournaments, all hosted in a relaxed offline setting:

  • No-Limit Texas Hold'em – the lounge signature, ranging from friendly social tables to deep-stack structures with generous starting chip stacks.
  • Pot-Limit Omaha – midweek sessions designed for players who enjoy multi-card strategy and dynamic post-flop play.
  • Deep Stack series – extended blind structures and elevated starting stacks for guests who favour deeper, more tactical offline poker.
  • Bounty tournaments – structured events where eliminating players awards additional tournament chips or leaderboard points.

All formats are hosted exclusively with tournament chips, clearly communicated blind structures, and supportive dealer guidance for beginners.

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Lounge Amenities

Lounge Amenities & Features

Everything in the Sunlit Felt Lounge is crafted to support elevated offline poker, refined dining, and relaxed Australian social play.

Poker & Tournament Features

  • Handcrafted tournament poker tables with speed cloth felts and integrated chip tracking.
  • Daily and weekly Texas Hold'em tournaments with published blind structures and starting stacks.
  • Balanced blind levels in 15, 20, or 30-minute intervals to suit both social and deep-stack formats.
  • Professional accredited dealers ensuring clear announcements, etiquette, and smooth gameplay.
  • Seasonal leaderboards recognising consistent chip leaders and standout tournament performances.
  • High roller lounge access for invitational series and private, structured offline poker events.

Atmosphere, Dining & Comfort

  • Sunlit lounge seating with linen upholstery, botanical accents, and crafted timber details.
  • Sound-managed ambience that balances table conversation with relaxed background playlists.
  • Tableside ordering of chef-driven snacks, charcuterie, and grill favourites during all poker sessions.
  • Dedicated host team to assist with seat allocation, tournament entry, and group bookings.
  • Curated Australian wine list, small-batch whiskies, and smooth, low-sugar cocktails.
  • Clear digital tournament clock displays to keep levels, breaks, and chip counts transparent.

Tournament Lounge Sessions

Tournament Schedule & Blind Structures

The lounge hosts a curated selection of offline tournaments throughout the week, each designed with thoughtful starting chip stacks and blind structures that favour strategic, face-to-face play.

Signature Weekly Lounge Tournaments

Tournament Format Starting Stack Blind Structure Entry
The Monday Deep Stack No-Limit Texas Hold'em 40,000 tournament chips 30-minute levels Structured buy-in in lounge chips with leaderboard points for top chip stacks.
Midweek Omaha Showdown Pot-Limit Omaha 30,000 tournament chips 20-minute levels Hosted as a social tournament with clearly published entry structure and seating caps.
Friday Bounty Under Lights Texas Hold'em Bounty 25,000 tournament chips 20-minute levels Includes a bounty component rewarded in additional tournament chips and recognition.
Sunday High Roller Invitational No-Limit Texas Hold'em 60,000 tournament chips 25-minute levels Invite-only offline series with elevated chip stacks and seasonal chip leader trophies.

All tournaments are conducted strictly under social card room rules using tournament chips and points, with no monetary payouts. Our host team can assist with structure details, recommended starting times, and table capacities.

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Tableside Dining

Tableside Culinary Service

The Sunlit Felt Lounge is powered by a chef-driven kitchen that embraces the best of Australian produce. Expect premium dry-aged steaks, charcoal-grilled cuts, and seasonal sides designed for comfort and clarity of flavour.

Artisanal charcuterie boards feature local cured meats, farmhouse cheeses, and house-pickled accompaniments, all portioned for easy sharing between hands. Gourmet sliders, crisp flatbreads, and light plates are crafted for clean, non-greasy dining so cards and chip stacks stay pristine.

A considered drinks list showcases boutique Australian wines, small-batch whiskies, and low-intervention cocktails that favour balance over sweetness. Whether you are celebrating a chip lead or enjoying a relaxed social night, the bar team will match your pace, not overshadow it.

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High Roller & Events

Private High Roller & Event Suites

For guests seeking a more secluded experience, the Sunlit Felt Lounge offers private high roller and event suites. Each suite is equipped with its own custom poker table, dedicated dealer, and tailored blind structure to match your preferred pace of play.

Corporate teams can host structured social poker events that encourage collaboration, light-hearted rivalry, and plenty of conversation. Birthday celebrations, milestone gatherings, and VIP groups can design bespoke offline tournaments paired with multi-course menus and matched wine flights.

From chip stack sizing to level timing and table capacity, our host team works with you to shape a night that feels both polished and welcoming.

For Our Guests

Who Joins the Lounge?

The Sunlit Felt Lounge welcomes a broad community of players and diners who appreciate the blend of strategic offline poker, understated luxury, and Australian warmth.

  • Seasoned high rollers seeking structured Texas Hold'em tournaments, deep stacks, and private suites.
  • Friendly rivals who enjoy regular social poker nights with thoughtful blind structures and dealer-managed etiquette.
  • Food-focused guests who value fine Australian dining, premium steaks, and charcuterie alongside a vibrant card room.
  • Corporate teams looking for engaging offline poker events that blend strategy, collaboration, and relaxed hospitality.
  • Curious beginners who prefer supportive, dealer-guided tables where they can learn Texas Hold'em and Pot-Limit Omaha at an unhurried pace.

Lounge Moments

Preview the daylight glow, crafted plates, and social poker energy that define the Sunlit Felt Lounge.

Sun-drenched poker lounge with guests playing Texas Hold'em and sharing artisanal charcuterie
Sunlit Texas Hold'em tables with guests enjoying charcuterie and craft drinks.

Reservations

Reserve Your Lounge Table

Secure your seat for tonight's offline tournament, plan a high roller suite for your group, or reserve a poker table paired with a chef-crafted dining experience. Our reservations team will guide you through suitable blind structures, seatings, and menu pairings.

Whether you are playing for leaderboard points in a Texas Hold'em series, exploring Pot-Limit Omaha for the first time, or simply enjoying a leisurely dinner in the glow of the card room, your place at the table is ready.

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Your Seat Awaits

Take Your Seat at the Table. Experience Premier Offline Poker.

Whether you are arriving for a chef-crafted dinner, enjoying a glass of fine wine, or competing for the chip lead in tonight’s Texas Hold'em tournament, your place at the table is waiting in the Sunlit Felt Lounge.

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