The St James's Club

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The Union Club was the forerunner of our Club. Established on April 6th 1825, the inaugural meeting at the Star Inn raised what was then the immense sum of £6000. In the Bridgewater room at the Club you will find an original copy of the prospectus on display.

The Clarendon Club was founded in 1868, a descendent of the Albion Club established in 1837. It was housed in the Duke of Bridgwater's town house. Our Club now occupies the same site as the Albion Club. The Clarendon Club merged with the Union Club. From January

1st 1962 the amalgamated Club was called The St James's Club in honour of the church which once occupied a site in Charlotte Street. The Club had the top seven floors of a development on that site, with an interior designed by Sir Hugh Casson.

We moved into our present Club premises in 45 Spring Gardens on February 12th 2001. Its interiors were transformed to a high standard, with well appointed club-rooms for the members. A major refurbishment has been carried out recently.