Brooks's
Private MembersA historic St James's gentlemen's club founded in 1764, long associated with the Whig political tradition.
Brooks's was founded in March 1764 by twenty-seven prominent Whig nobles, initially known as Almack's after its tavern keeper. In 1777 wine merchant William Brooks commissioned architect Henry Holland to design a new clubhouse on St James's Street, completed in 1778, after which the club took on Brooks's name. It has been associated with the Whig and Liberal political tradition throughout its history.
- What is Brooks's?
- Brooks's is a private members' club in London, listed in The One Club directory of private members' clubs.
- Where is Brooks's?
- Brooks's is in St James's, London, United Kingdom (60 St James's Street, London SW1A 1LN).
- When was Brooks's founded?
- Brooks's was founded in 1764.
- How do you become a member of Brooks's?
- Membership of Brooks's is arranged directly with the club through its official website (brooksclub.org). Private members' clubs typically admit new members by application, nomination or invitation.
- Does Brooks's have an official website?
- Yes — Brooks's's official website is brooksclub.org.
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