Club History

The origins of the Club date back to 1942 when the Belgian Government in London set up the Belgian Institute in Belgrave Square to propagate knowledge of Belgium, its people, its arts and its institutions. After the war the Anglo-Belgian Club was established to take up and pursue the activities of the Institute, and it became a well-known Anglo-Belgian base in London. At the end of the lease on the Belgrave Square house in 1978, the Club was able to associate with the prestigious Royal Thames Yacht Club, established in 1775, in their fine premises in Knightsbridge.

The Royal Thames Yacht Club has 1500 members and the Anglo-Belgian Club just over 450. The Club is situated in a unique location overlooking Hyde Park. The Club offers well-appointed bedrooms, bar, lounge, and restaurant facilities, as well as committee and reception rooms which can be hired by members.

The Club's President is H.R.H. Prince Philippe of Belgium.

Functions

The Royal Anglo-Belgian Club is the perfect place for members to entertain or to hold a wide range of functions. With various rooms for hire, numerous menus that can be selected for any level of function, an attentive in-house team, an enviable wine list and a location that is one of the most sought after in London; let the Royal Thames make your next function a resounding success.

A number of private rooms suitable for lunches, dinners and receptions up to 72 people for a dinner and 100 for a reception.

By special arrangement The Coffee Room and Britannia Lounge may be used for private dinners and receptions (e.g. visiting Class Associations, Yacht Clubs etc). Dinners for up to 150 people and receptions up to 300 can be arranged.
For more information please call The Function Manager - Michael Brown on 020 7201 6283

Membership

The Club offers its Members use of the following facilities:

  • Lounge and bar with light refreshments, including draught Belgian beer
  • Library with British and Belgian newspapers and periodicals, writing facilities and television
  • Restaurant, overlooking Hyde Park, with fine cuisine and first class wine cellar, open for lunch (Mon-Fri) and dinner (Mon-Thu); where inexpensive two course meals are also available
  • 33 bedrooms, many with private bath and television, and some with view over Hyde Park
  • A number of reception rooms for private parties, cocktails, dinners, seminars, business meetings or lectures
  • Full-time reception staff and concierge
  • Tri-lingual Anglo-Belgian Secretariat with fax and photocopier available on request
  • Laundry and dry cleaning service
  • WI-FI installation
  • Agreement with the Peak Health Club and Spa
  • The Anglo-Belgian Club has agreements with Reciprocal Clubs in Brussels, Antwerp, The Hague, Amsterdam and Luxembourg

Reciprocal Clubs

When in Belgium and The Netherlands, remember that you will be welcome at our reciprocal clubs:

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Events

Not only are the First Tuesday's Drinks popular for meeting members, new members and their friends and guests, but they are also an occasion to meet guest speakers from different interesting backgrounds. The First Tuesday's Drinks take place in an informal and relaxed atmosphere and have a great appeal to young and old.

Why not contribute to this successful gathering by giving the Club your suggestions, thoughts and comments. They would be very welcome.
RABC's events calendar for 2010 (pdf)

Location

The Club is based in The Royal Thames premises next to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Knightsbridge.
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Contact Us

Tel: (+44)20 7201 6271
Fax: (+44)20 7245 9470
E-mail: secretary@ra-bc.com
Office hours: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Monday - Friday.