Club History

In Bath’s 18th Century Georgian hey-day, the city boasted two gentlemen’s clubs, modelled on the famous London Clubs of the time. They were the York and the New Clubs and in the mid-19th Century they were combined into the Bath and County Club in large and fine premises on Queen Square, in the heart of the Georgian area of the city. Eighteen liveried staff catered for the Members, who were drawn, as now, from business, the professions, the military and Government Officers.

The Club has flourished throughout the 20th and 21st Centuries and continues to occupy part of the original premises. Its rooms are regularly hired for various corporate, educative and private events. It maintains the traditions of the London clubs, on a slightly smaller scale and remains a successful venue for like-minded and convivial people who, in the words of its founders “enjoy the benefits of recreation”. 

Three publications record more detail about the history of the Club; they are held by the Secretary can be read in hard copy at the Club. 

As part of the celebrations of our 150th Anniversary in 2008,  John Masding (Chairman 2006-2010) wrote an update of our story which can be accessed via the Members  Only section of this website.