Lansdowne Club, Private social club in Mayfair, United Kingdom
The Lansdowne Club is a private social club at the south-west corner of Berkeley Square, housed in an Art Deco building with Georgian architectural elements. It offers 73 overnight rooms, three squash courts, a 25-yard swimming pool, fitness facilities, and a fencing salle where professional instruction is available.
The club was founded in 1935 following the division of the original 1760s Lansdowne House by Westminster City Council. From its opening, it granted equal membership to both men and women, a notably forward-thinking policy for the era.
The name reflects its connection to the original Lansdowne House, and it functions as a gathering place where members meet for dining, drinks, and social events. The different rooms create natural spaces for conversation and leisure throughout the day.
The club sits in central Mayfair with good access from surrounding streets. Keep in mind that this is a private club, so entry is limited to members and their guests only.
Two original rooms from the building now reside in American museums: the First Drawing Room is in Philadelphia and the Dining Room is in the Metropolitan Museum of New York. This relocation reveals how valued the architectural qualities of the original structure were.
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