Union Club, Cleveland

About

The club is a private members' establishment located at 1211 Euclid Ave. It was incorporated on September 25, 1872, by a group of civic and business leaders. The current clubhouse, designed by architect Charles F. Schweinfurth, was built in the early 20th century. Significant milestones in the club's history include the admission of the first woman with full privileges in 1983, the first woman Club President in 2007, and the first African American President in 2015. The club integrated the Intown Club membership in 2019. More details about its history can be found here.

Facilities

The club features a private clubhouse with an executive fitness center, which includes cardio machines, free weights, lockers, showers, a sauna/steam room, and massage services. It also has a business center with workstations, ten overnight guest rooms, and a private attached parking garage with valet service. The meeting and event spaces encompass about 20,000 sq. ft., including the Grand Ballroom and Wedgwood Room, as well as multiple private dining parlors. More information on the facilities can be found here.

Dining

The club offers three on-site restaurants: the Main Dining Room, Grille Room, and Topiary Cafe, along with a Tap Room/Bar and a seasonal Alfresco Patio. The in-house culinary team, led by the Executive Chef, provides a full beverage program and published dining hours for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bar service. For more details on dining options, visit this page.

Events

The club hosts an active events program with over 100 planned social and professional events annually, including celebrations such as the Holiday Celebration, Lunch with Santa, and Mother’s Day Brunch. The club also supports private events and weddings, with venues available for various sizes, from intimate dinners to larger gatherings. More about the events can be found here.

Networking Opportunities

Members have access to multiple clubs and committees, frequent social and professional programming, and reciprocal access to private clubs worldwide, providing structured networking opportunities. More information can be found here.

Business Services

The on-site Business Center offers workstations, nationwide phone service, computers with high-speed internet, fax and copy services, and wireless connectivity. Complimentary coffee and tea are also available, along with extensive meeting and private dining spaces for business events. For further details, visit this link.

Leisure Activities

The club provides fitness and wellness programming, which includes personal training, group classes, virtual yoga, massage, and physical therapy offerings. Additionally, there are dining and wine events, social clubs and committees, and community wellness outings. More about leisure activities can be found here.

Dress Code

The club has a formal dress code policy. Business casual is permitted in most areas, while the Main Dining Room requires a jacket or sport coat for men, with ties recommended but optional. Certain explicit prohibitions are in place, including hoodies, shorts, tee shirts, and flip flops. Special allowances are made for "Game Day" in the Bar/Grille on professional game days. Detailed dress code guidelines can be accessed here.

Affiliations

The club has reciprocity with more than 140 private clubs worldwide and is recognized within the private-club industry as a Distinguished Club of the World and a 5-Star Platinum Club of America. More information about affiliations can be found here.