The Club house

The Club house opened in 1838 and was designed by leading architect, Sir Robert Smirke. Smirke designed public buildings in the classical style, including the main block and facade of the British Museum, the east wing of Somerset House and the adjacent King's (formerly Smirke) Building of King's College London, and the Royal College of Physicians building in Trafalgar Square (now known as Canada House).

The Club façade is a quintessential example of the Greek revival style synonymous with Smirke’s name. The external façade is complemented by the Club house’s magnificent, elegantly understated interior. The Club is a Grade ΙI* listed building, so any proposed changes must reflect its architectural significance and comply with the meticulous standards of the ground landlord, the Crown Estate.