Athenaeum Club Hobart

Club History

The club was formed following meetings at the Church Institute in February–March 1889, with the inaugural meeting taking place on 5 March 1889. The building was designed in an Edwardian Baroque style by member-architect R. Flack Ricards after funding was secured in 1902, with construction commencing in 1903. It continues to operate as a private members club for meeting, learning, dining, and social activities. Learn more about the club's history.

Club Facilities

The club features a clubhouse with a lunch restaurant served Monday to Friday, two private dining rooms, a main dining room, a lounge, and a bar. Members can enjoy complimentary coffee and tea in the lounge, daily newspapers, and access to a billiard room. The facilities are staffed by professional office, floor, and kitchen staff. Explore the amenities offered.

Food and Drink

An on-site restaurant provides lunch from Monday to Friday, alongside a staffed bar and complimentary coffee and tea in the lounge. The club also offers private dining and function catering for members' events. Find out more about food and drink options.

Dining Facilities

The club includes two private dining rooms, a main dining room, a lounge, and a bar, which are available for members and private functions. Learn more about the dining facilities.

Venue Hire

Members can hire the venue for special occasions, private functions, and corporate events, utilizing the two private dining rooms, the main dining room, lounge, and bar. Discover venue hire options.

Networking Opportunities

The club provides various networking opportunities through monthly luncheon and dinner groups, regular lunchtime speakers, and Meet the Maker events. Additionally, reciprocal-club relationships both domestically and internationally enhance networking for members. Learn more about networking opportunities.

Leisure Activities

Members can engage in social events and sporting activities, including participation in club sporting teams such as tennis, bridge, snooker, rowing, bowls, and golf. The club also offers a billiard room and lounge/bar for socializing. Explore leisure activities available.

Special Events

The club hosts a variety of special events, including Meet the Maker sessions, a lunchtime speaker series, and monthly luncheon/dinner groups. Private member functions and corporate events are also held in the club's dining rooms and lounge. Find out about upcoming special events.

Sports Facilities

On-site sports facilities include a billiard room and opportunities for involvement in sporting teams and activities such as tennis, bridge, snooker, rowing, bowls, and golf. Some activities are organized internally or in collaboration with other private clubs. Learn more about sports facilities.

Affiliations

The club maintains reciprocal-club relationships across Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Lists of reciprocal clubs are published on the club website. Explore affiliations and benefits.