British Club Las Palmas

About

The club runs a year-round programme of social and cultural activities, which includes regular card and board game groups (bridge, canasta, chess), a monthly book club (Spanish and English meetings), poetry readings and talks, pub quizzes, film/cinema nights, themed dinners, and garden parties. The club also hosts occasional art exhibitions and seasonal celebrations tied to British and Canarian traditions. For more details, visit the club website.

Upcoming Events

Recent items listed on the club news include a Carolina Padrón art exhibition ("Tierra y Cielo", March 8–14 with opening night March 8), a Garden Party at Holy Trinity Church (March 29, 11:00–16:00), a lecture titled 'The Canaries’ Connection with universal myths and legends' (April 9, evening), and a Buffet de Curry (May 15). More information can be found on the club website.

Art Exhibitions

The club hosts temporary art shows in its premises. Recent examples include the 'Tierra y Cielo' exhibition by Gran Canaria artist Carolina Padrón (March 8–14, opening March 8). For further details, please refer to the club website.

Cultural Events

The club organises cultural programming including monthly book-club meetings (Spanish and newly established English group), public talks and lectures, poetry evenings, and film events. It also hosts traditional commemorative dinners and celebrations such as Burns Night, St Patrick’s Day, St George’s Day, and Christmas gatherings. More information is available on the club website.

Dining Options

The club features an on-site bar and restaurant with set opening hours (bar: Tue–Fri 13:00–23:00, Sat 13:00–17:00). It offers a changing daily bar menu with tapas and fuller meals, a three-course lunch option (listed at €20 with alternative price options), afternoon tea, and the ability to arrange full lunches or evening meals by prior booking. For more details, visit the dining options page.

Membership

Members have access to the club's facilities, its programme of clubs and events (bridge tournaments, book club, quizzes, special dinners), use of the member car park, and restaurant/bar services. Membership details are provided on the membership page, and applications are handled in person or via the club contact.

Visiting Policy

The club welcomes prospective visitors and new members of all nationalities. It invites people to contact the club or drop in for a look. Application forms for membership are available in person (weekdays Tue–Fri 10:00–13:00) or at the bar during opening hours. Contact details (email and phone) are published on the membership page.

Club History

The club was founded as the British Club of Gran Canaria on 2 October 1908. After short-term premises, the club moved into the 'Casa Brown' building on 1 January 1912 and purchased it in 1933. Initially established for the British merchant community and visiting ship captains, it later opened membership to people of other nationalities. Notable early visitors recorded by the club include the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth), Agatha Christie, and Charles Lindbergh. More information can be found on the club history page.

Seasonal Operations

The club operates year-round with weekly changing menus and a rolling calendar of events. It marks traditional UK and Canarian dates with special meals and celebrations and maintains regular monthly and weekly group meetings (book club, bridge, etc.). For further details, please refer to the dining options page.