Brooks's
Private MembersA historic St James's gentlemen's club founded in 1764, long associated with the Whig political tradition.
At a glance
- Location
- St James's, London
- Established
- 1764
- Membership
- Private Members
- Website
- brooksclub.org
History
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.
Address
60 St James's Street, London SW1A 1LN
Frequently asked
- Where is Brooks's?
- Brooks's is in St James's, London (60 St James's Street, London SW1A 1LN).
- When was Brooks's founded?
- Brooks's was founded in 1764.
- What type of club is Brooks's?
- Brooks's is a private members' club in London.
- Does Brooks's have an official website?
- Yes — Brooks's's official website is brooksclub.org.
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