Our Venue
The club building, originally the Assembly Rooms & Hotel on the Mall, was designed and built by Francis Greenway who became known as the Father of Australian Architecture and whose face one graced the ten dollar bill. It took five and a half years to build and was opened in November 1811. It is probably one of the most beautiful buildings in Bristol if not the whole of the South West and is situated in the centre of one of the cities most attractive areas – the elegant and leafy Clifton Village.
The club has a fascinating history. It witnessed the building of the worlds first suspension bridge over the nearby Avon Gorge - as designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel; was responsible for the formation of the renowned Clifton College; introduced a telegram machine in 1856 and a telephone in 1884; counted the cricketer WG Grace as a member in the early 1900’s and spent a short time as accommodation for officers of the Royal Flying Corps towards the end of the First World War.
We’ve come a long way in nearly 200 years, modernising over time but without losing our sense of history. Having recently undergone a complete refurbishment, the club looks much as it might have done in its heyday, but with a contemporary twist and up to date support services.
Support Services
In addition to our suite of meeting rooms the club offers a range of support services and facilities to ensure your corporate event runs smoothly:
- Event management
- Guest and visitor reception
- Business support and administration
- Wireless Broadband
- Video conferencing
- Projectors, screens, OHP, flip chart stands and stationery
- Discreet and professional catering
‘After conference’ entertainment – drinks receptions, dinners, snooker and billiards
"We’ve come a long way in nearly 200 years, modernising over time but without losing our sense of history"
