A club offering dining, meeting rooms, networking events, and various membership options since 1858.
Founded in 1858 from earlier Bath clubs, the organisation began as a gentlemen’s club and admitted women as full members in 1996.
It provides members with dining and social facilities — a Dining Room for private events, a Bar Lounge, several meeting rooms, a members’ website area and a weekly bulletin — alongside an active events programme of weekly lunches, talks, wine and themed dinners, quizzes, bridge and book groups.
Business services include room hire and corporate membership for up to five nominated members.
Membership categories cover local, country, overseas, corporate and provisional options, and the club participates in International Associate Clubs reciprocal arrangements.
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History
The club was founded in 1858 through the amalgamation of earlier Bath clubs, specifically the York and New clubs. Originally a gentlemen's club, women were admitted as full members in 1996. Key dates and developments in the club's history are documented on its timeline.
Facilities
The club offers a variety of facilities including a Dining Room for private dining (accommodating up to 55 guests), a Bar Lounge with seating for approximately 30, and several meeting rooms such as the Norfolk Room, York Room, and Morris Room, which features a conference table for eight. Members also have access to a members' area on the website and receive a weekly bulletin. More details can be found on the club's website.
Food and Drink
The club features a well-stocked bar lounge and provides in-house catering for private functions. Regular offerings include club lunches, a Sunday carvery, and themed dinner events such as wine dinners and seasonal dinners. Additional information is available on the food and drink section.
Events
A full social calendar is available on the Events page, featuring weekly club lunches, talks, wine dinners, black-tie dinners, quizzes, bridge and book-group meetings, outings, and other member events. Special events include regular Club Lunches, themed dinners, and various social gatherings.
Networking Opportunities
The club provides numerous networking opportunities through regular social events, talks, and interest groups such as investment, bridge, and book groups. Members also benefit from reciprocal-club access and corporate membership options. More details can be found on the networking section.
Business Services
Members have access to meeting and conference facilities, including room hire for business meetings and training courses. Corporate membership is available for up to five nominated members, along with preferential hire and catering rates for members. Further information is available on the business services page.
Membership Options
Membership options include Single Local (£540), Joint Local (£810), Country Single (£405), Country Joint (£605), Corporate (£900 for up to five nominated members), Overseas (£427 for those residing abroad for six or more months per year), and Provisional Membership (£150 subscription with £60 credited). Local membership is defined by residence or principal place of business within a five-mile radius of the club. More details can be found on the membership options page.
Affiliations
The club is a member of the International Associate Clubs (IAC) and maintains reciprocal arrangements with various clubs in the UK and worldwide. A list of reciprocal clubs is available on the affiliations page.
Facilities & Amenities
- Bar
- Business networking
- Bridge
- Dining
- Library
- Meeting rooms
- Private functions
- Social events
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