A private members' club offering social and recreational rooms at 17 St Stephen's Green in Dublin.
Kildare Street and University Club is a private members' clubhouse in central Dublin, created by the 1976 merger of the historic Kildare Street Club (founded 1782) and the Dublin University Club.
It operates from the former Dublin University Club premises at 17 St Stephen’s Green and provides members-only services managed through a members’ area on its website.
Historically the Kildare Street Club offered dining and social rooms (card-room, coffee-room, reading-room, billiard-rooms) and was associated with the Anglo‑Irish establishment; the original 19th-century Kildare Street building still exists.
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About
Kildare Street and University Club is a private members' club in Dublin formed by the 1976 merger of the historic Kildare Street Club (founded 1782) and the Dublin University Club. The merged club occupies the University Club premises at 17 St Stephen's Green and operates as a members' clubhouse in central Dublin. More information can be found on their official website.
Member Experience
The club operates a members-only clubhouse at 17 St Stephen's Green. Historically, the Kildare Street Club provided social and recreational rooms such as card-rooms, coffee-room, reading-room, and billiard-rooms, and was associated with the Anglo-Irish establishment. Current member services and activities appear to be managed through the club's members-only area on its website, which can be accessed here.
Membership
The club's public website does not publish current membership fees or a detailed public membership policy. However, it does provide member registration and a members-only login for account access. Historically, in the 19th century, admission involved a ballot and an entrance fee. For more details, you can visit the membership registration page.
Facilities
The clubhouse is located at 17 St Stephen's Green, which is the former Dublin University Club building. Historical descriptions of the Kildare Street Club reference dining and social rooms, including a card-room, coffee-room, reading-room, and billiard-rooms. The original 19th-century Kildare Street building remains extant and has been leased for other uses, such as the reported lease to Alliance Française. More information can be found on the club's website.
History
The club was founded as the Kildare Street Club in 1782 and constructed a new clubhouse in 1859–60. A major fire in 1860 destroyed many possessions. The Kildare Street Club declined in the 20th century and merged with the Dublin University Club in 1976 to form the Kildare Street & University Club, subsequently moving to 17 St Stephen's Green. For a detailed history, visit the Wikipedia page.
Contact Information
Kildare Street and University Club is located at 17 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 ND68, Ireland. You can reach them by phone at +353 1 676 2975 or via email at club@ksuc.ie. For more contact options, please visit their contact page.
Facilities & Amenities
- Bar
- Dining
- Meeting rooms
- Private functions
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