Reciprocal members and members guests can find below details of the dress code and the opening and closing times for dining and bar:
The purpose of the Dress Code is to promote the ethos of a formal Club. It enables the atmosphere to be friendly and welcoming within a traditional framework. Members and their guests are expected to be dressed appropriately. To avoid embarrassment, Members should ensure that invited guests are made fully aware of the code. A Member or guest not complying with the code may be asked to rectify the issue or to leave by the Secretary or a senior member of staff.
Gentlemen should wear a suit or jacket and tailored trousers together with collared shirt, tie, socks and shoes.
Ladies should aim to comply with the spirit of the code. Reasonable guidelines are dresses, smart separates, suits, tailored trousers. Footwear should be in keeping with a smart outfit. Formal boots below the knee are acceptable.
The following are examples of dress that is unacceptable: leather clothing and polo-neck sweaters for men, and for all, casual wear, denim-type material, sportswear, t-shirts, shorts, leggings, training shoes and casual footwear.
Exceptions:
The Dress Code does not apply when awaiting a bedroom, going directly to and from bedrooms, the cloakroom or the gymnasium.
The Dress Code is required of long sleeved collared shirt and tailored trousers, but a jacket and tie need not be worn, in the East India Room, the Business Centre, the Den or at weekend breakfast.
Place outside belongings in lockers or in the cloakroom. Business papers cannot be referred to in the social rooms and, with the exception of the East India Room, Business Centre and the Den where mobiles on silent can be referred to, mobiles should be switched off.
Children
Children over the age of 8 are welcome and should comply with the club’s dress code.