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The East India Club

As a private members’ club, situated in the heart of London’s clubland, the East India continues its tradition as a home from home for dynamic and sociable gentlemen.
A brief history

Founded in the middle of the 19th century

The clubs original members were ‘the servants of the East India Company and Commissioned Officers of Her Majesty’s Army and Navy’. The legacy of those early members, home on furlough from far-flung lands, continues today. Since the early days, the club has amalgamated with the:

1939

Sports Club

Which had a small membership but among them were some of the most famous sportsmen of the day, who brought with them associations and privileges from which this club still benefits.

1972

Public Schools Club

Brought the J7 scheme, which encourages school leavers to join under advantageous terms which helps ensure the future of the club.

1976

Devonshire Club

Brought notable members and much-needed money when they merged with us in 1976.

1980

Eccentric Club

When their club closed, their clubhouse in Ryder Street was where they dined the Lord Mayor of London in their year of office. That privilege transferred to the East India, and remains a most popular function.

Learn more about the founding of the club
What’s inside

Our facilities

The extensive facilities of the club include sixty-seven bedrooms, a formal dining room, bars, gymnasium, snooker room, business centre, library, drawing rooms, private dining and meeting rooms.
Accommodation
Private Dining