The Residence Exclusive Club

Club History

The club is housed in the historic Yablanski (Jablanski) House at 18 Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard, a Neo-Baroque building designed by Friedrich Grünanger, built between 1906 and 1907. It was declared a cultural monument in 1955 and was restored and reopened as a private club in 2011. More details can be found here.

Facilities

The club features a lounge bar, restaurant, summer garden, and a renovated third-floor multifunctional event space with a separate entrance and elevator. Valet service and private event facilities are available for members and guests. For more information, visit this link.

Dining Facilities

The on-site restaurant serves seasonal international and Bulgarian cuisine along with an extensive wine list. The dining options include a main restaurant for formal, business, and private dining, a lounge bar for drinks and tastings, and a summer garden used for outdoor dining and events. Details can be found at this page.

Events Calendar

The club stages exclusive cultural and private events, including themed evenings, concerts, tastings, and exhibitions. Events are published as individual announcements on the club website, but there is no publicly presented month-by-month calendar. For upcoming events, please check here.

Venue Hire

Venue hire and catering are available for private and corporate events, including the multifunctional third-floor event space and the summer garden for outdoor events and weddings. Bespoke catering and private dining rooms are also offered. More information is available here.

Networking Opportunities

Membership includes access to the International Associate Clubs (IAC) network and coordinated reciprocal visits. The club also runs curated cultural and private events and offers private spaces suitable for business networking. For more details, visit this link.

Business Services

The club provides meeting and event facilities suitable for business use, including private dining and bespoke catering for corporate events. Concierge and valet support for guests are also available. More information can be found at this page.

Leisure Activities

The club offers a regular cultural programme that includes chamber music, piano and violin signature events, tastings, and exhibitions. The lounge bar and summer garden provide spaces for social and leisure gatherings. For additional details, check here.

Membership Options

The club offers several membership options, including Premium (resident) Membership, Corporate Membership, and Honorary & Diplomatic Membership. Membership is selective, and members receive an international IAC card along with access to partner benefits. For more information, visit this link.

Special Events

The club hosts signature cultural events, including performances by violinist Vasko Vassilev and pianist Donka Angacheva, themed evenings, Macallan tasting events, and private celebrations such as weddings. More details can be found here.

Dress Code

A respectful, occasion-appropriate dress code is required. The club asks members and guests to avoid tracksuits, sports T-shirts, shorts, and open-toed shoes for men, as well as tracksuits, sports T-shirts, and provocative clothing for women. Children under 7 and pets have restricted access. More information is available at this page.

Affiliations

The club is a member of the International Associate Clubs (IAC) and participates in The Macallan 'Spiritual Home' programme. Partnerships with brands such as Porsche and Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko are also listed. For further details, visit here.