
What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: The Old Clubhouse 1 Water Street Built in 1886, The Union Club as it was known was a gentleman's club on a scale to rival many of London's top establishments, complete with snooker and billiard tables. After the Second World War as membership dwindled, it eventually closed its doors as a club. Now fully refurbished and renamed The Old Club House the building is once again thriving as a pub where its regulars and visitors of all age groups can enjoy a meal and a drink.
The Old Clubhouse was originally built in 1886 as the Union Club, a prestigious gentleman's club featuring amenities rivaling those of London’s elite clubs. After closing post-World War II due to dwindling membership, it has been refurbished and now operates as a popular pub, The Old Club House, serving a diverse clientele.
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Photo: Elliott Brown · CC BY-SA 2.0