The Arlington Club

About

The Arlington Club was founded on December 9, 1867, originally as the Social Club. It was renamed and moved through several clubhouses before opening its current Whidden & Lewis–designed clubhouse in 1909/1910 at 811 SW Salmon Street. Historically, the club maintained an all-male, exclusionary membership until women were admitted following a vote in 1990, with the first women joining in 1991. The clubhouse is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, having been added on August 30, 2010. More details can be found in the club's history.

Facilities

The club features a historic downtown clubhouse that includes a stately dining room and wine cellar, Dagwell's Bar, and 14 banquet and private meeting rooms. Additional facilities include a library with a curated art collection, a business center with private offices and coworking spaces, on-site craft brewing, and member overnight accommodations consisting of eight guest rooms. Valet parking arrangements are also available. For more information, visit the facilities page.

Dining

The Arlington Club offers chef-led seasonal menus curated by Executive Chef John Findlay. Dining options include the second-floor Dining Room and Dagwell's Bar, which provide a selection of handcrafted cocktails and club craft brews, as well as a wine cellar with more than 2,000 bottles. The club also provides catering services for private events and banquets. More details can be found on the dining facilities page.

Events

The club maintains an online events calendar that lists member programs, affinity group meetings, speakers, dining events, and private events, with hundreds of member events held annually. Special events include Speakers Corner, Toastmasters, and various affinity-group outings, as well as an annual golf tournament and holiday galas. More information can be found on the special events page.

Membership

Membership at the Arlington Club is invitation-based, requiring prospective members to be sponsored by existing members and reviewed for demonstrated leadership in their vocation and community. For inquiries regarding membership options, prospective members are advised to contact the club manager. More details can be found on the membership options page.

Networking Opportunities

The club provides member-driven programming and networking through 17 affinity groups, such as Wine, Golf, Bicycling, and Book Club. Regular member programs and reciprocal club access support professional and civic networking. More information is available on the networking opportunities page.

Business Services

A business center and two private offices are available for members, equipped with private desks, landlines, Wi-Fi, monitors, and printers. Meeting rooms come with A/V equipment, flip charts, and projectors/screens, as well as a Zoom cart for remote meetings. More details can be found on the business services page.

Member Accommodation

The club offers eight guest rooms exclusively for members, their guests, and reciprocal club members. These include four king suites and queen rooms, with two suites featuring pull-out sofas. Rooms are available year-round, and reservations require a member or reciprocal letter of introduction. More information is available on the accommodation page.

Dress Code

The club has a dress code that allows business-casual attire, including dress denim and collared shirts, except where otherwise specified. Athletic attire and frayed or tattered clothing are not permitted, with some exceptions for overnight guests going directly to or from their rooms. Details are published in the club's Dress Code.

Affiliations

The Arlington Club has reciprocal privileges with more than 80 private clubs worldwide. It also supports the Arlington Club Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit established in 2013 for the preservation of club history and the clubhouse. More information can be found on the affiliations page.