The Clifton Club, Private members club in Clifton, Bristol, England
The Clifton Club is a private members club housed in a three-storey yellow stone building on The Mall in the Clifton area of Bristol. The building is Grade II* listed and contains dining rooms, bars, and recreation spaces reserved for members.
The club was founded in 1818 as a meeting place for Bristol gentlemen and moved to its current building after a period of closure in the mid-1800s. Before becoming the club's home, the building had served as a public assembly venue and hotel.
The club name refers to Clifton, the residential area of Bristol where it has stood for generations. Inside, the Georgian rooms are used for card games, billiards, and formal dinners that follow a pattern little changed over the years.
The club is open only to members, who must be recommended by two existing members before joining. Anyone wishing to see the interior should arrange a visit in advance, as walk-in access is not possible.
The building was designed by Francis Greenway, an architect who later became known for his work in Australia after being transported there as a convict. This connection makes the structure a quiet link between Bristol's local history and the early built heritage of colonial Australia.
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