The Northern Club

About

The Northern Club is a private members' club located at 19 Princes Street. Founded in the late 1860s, the club's building was completed in 1867 and is recognized as a Category I historic building. The club merged with The Officers Club in 2007 and the Auckland Club in 2010, admitted women in the early 1990s, elected its first woman president in 2018, and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2019. More details about its history can be found on Wikipedia.

Facilities

The club features a four-storey Italianate clubhouse that includes three dining spaces, three bars (including the Bankside Bar & Lounge and Ivy Bar), multiple private dining rooms, a range of function spaces, an ornate billiards room, and seven guest rooms reserved for members and reciprocal visitors. More information about the facilities can be found on the club's website here.

Dining

On-site dining options include a formal Members' Dining Room, a relaxed Bistro, and bar areas such as the Bankside Bar & Lounge and the Ivy/Whisky bar. The dining venues offer à la carte and tapas menus, and the club boasts an award-recognised wine list with a club sommelier. For more details, visit the dining page here.

Events

The club operates a member events calendar that includes business breakfasts, long lunches, wine and champagne tastings, family days, and pre-sale access to major concerts and sporting events. Event booking and registration are managed via the member portal, and public events can be viewed on the club's events reservation page.

Membership

Membership is by nomination and invitation, requiring a proposer, seconder, and three supporters, all of whom must be existing members. The nomination process typically takes around three months, and the club has relaxed gender-based criteria since the early 1990s. More information on membership options is available here.

Networking Opportunities

The club provides regular member events and interest-group activities that facilitate networking among Auckland’s professional and business community. These include business breakfasts and long lunches, with further details accessible through the member portal.

Venue Hire

The Northern Club offers venue hire for private functions, conferences, and weddings, managed by the club's functions team. Enquiries can be directed to the Senior Events Manager or the Reservations team, with more information available on the functions page.

Leisure Activities

On-site leisure activities include dining and bars, an ornate billiards room, seasonal club events, and member social activities organized through the events calendar. More about leisure options can be found here.