Our Focus

All Club activities focus on member engagement, enjoyment and an exchange of knowledge. Our purpose-built clubhouse provides the facilities and amenity that promote restoration of the mind and body, that links strongly to our rich heritage. We are committed to honouring our history and to preserving the values and character of our Club for the enjoyment and benefit, not just of members, but future generations.

Dining

Dining at the Athenaeum Club is about much more than superb food and fine wine - although the quality of fare and wine offered easily matches the adjacent fine dining restaurants. Breakfast and dinner are both served in our third floor Athena Room, a private sanctuary above the activity of Collins Street. Lunches in the grand Members Dining Room move beyond the memorable culinary experience, as the room abounds with an extraordinary and rare collection of modern art.

Relaxing

As members relax in the quiet comfort of the Drawing Room, it’s hard to believe they are located in the centre of Melbourne’s premium shopping and business district. Enjoy a coffee, read a newspaper or magazine, or simply sit back and, in winter, bask in the warmth of the crackling fireplaces. Our Drawing Room is a tranquil haven in the heart of a busy city.

Private Rooms

Located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, our private rooms offer versatile settings for intimate gatherings or grand celebrations. Whether hosting a family occasion, cocktail party, corporate function, wedding, or milestone celebration, we have the perfect space to make it a truly memorable event. The Club's private rooms provide comfort, style and atmosphere for up to 200 people. Best of all, every detail is cared for - cuisine, wine, service staff - all focused on creating unforgettable memories. Our Executive Chef will prepare the perfect menu, whilst our Sommeliers are also on hand to suggest the ideal wine choices.

For more information, please contact the Club’s Private Functions Manager on 03 9653 2763 or complete online enquiry form

Pool & Gym

The Club’s pool and gym is not something you might expect to find at the top of Collins Street. Recently refurbished, our 17 metre 4 lane pool is the perfect place for some pre-work or lunchtime laps. The adjoining substantial gym is comprehensively equipped with modern aerobic and strength equipment. There is even a golf driving range.

A full-sized change room with showers and steam room, complete with towel service, ensures maximum convenience for members.

Accommodation

The Athenaeum Club guest rooms provide the comfort and facilities you would expect from a modern luxury hotel. Located in the heart of Melbourne’s stylish shopping, theatre and business precinct, the Club is surrounded by world-class restaurants, theatres and is a short walk to some of Melbourne’s sporting facilities.

With a choice of Single, Double/Twin rooms or a Club Suite, members, guests and reciprocal members will find suitable accommodation for their needs. Breakfast is served seven days a week and for those with mobility issues, the Club offers two disability access compliant accommodation rooms.

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Reciprocal Member Accommodation Booking Form

Playtime

The Club has a rich history of providing relaxing pastimes for members. This includes regular bridge and backgammon nights, often held in conjunction with other private clubs.

We have one of the largest billiard rooms in the city. The Athenaeum Billiards & Snooker group meets regularly for competition and social games. Players of all skill levels are welcome. The Club hosts several board competitions, including the bi-annual lightning risk competition, as well as Club competitions for handicap and open competitions in billiards and snooker. The Club is also active and competitive in the VBSA City Clubs Competition, which promotes fellowship with other clubs.

The Cellar Door

The Athenaeum Club Cellar Door offers an expansive selection of wines to suit all palates, budgets and occasions. Boasting an expansive collection of tens of thousands of bottles, our Cellarmaster and team offer expert guidance for wines to be enjoyed within the Club, or delivered to member’s homes.

The Library

Whether you are looking for a place offering quiet and calm reflection, or just the opportunity to spend time with a remarkable collection of books, our Library is ideal. It features books and journals spanning continents, eras and literary genres, including a significant collection focused on our city and state.

Events

The Club has seven magnificently appointed event spaces. These are perfect for member events like gala dinners, family events, Christmas events, banquets, cocktail parties and weddings, as well as an elegant boardroom equipped with the latest technology for business presentations and video conferencing.

Formal banquets, weddings, casual dining, cocktail parties and business meetings are frequently held in these special rooms. They also make the perfect environment for the Club’s music, art and literary evenings and unforgettable special event dinners.

Theme Tables

Theme tables and special interest groups are a highlight of the Club. There is an extensive program of vibrant events, activities, special interest lunches and sporting competitions.

Theme tables are a unique feature of the Athenaeum Club, providing like-minded members with the opportunity to meet on a regular basis, and over lunch hear highly qualified speakers. There are currently over 35 theme tables and special interest groups. Competitions are held with other clubs in Melbourne in sports such as sailing, golf, backgammon and billiards.

The Foundation

The Athenaeum Club Foundation actively supports emerging talent in visual arts, music and literature. The Foundation provides musical instruments on loan to the Victorian Secondary College of the Arts and provides financial support to the students who are custodians of these instruments. The Foundation also selects worthy charities that support the disadvantaged in our community. Currently our chosen charity is FareShare, which provides over 10,000 nutritious meals a day to those struggling financially.

Reciprocal Clubs

The ‘Club Experience’ is not limited to just our club. With reciprocity agreements covering more than 150 clubs around the globe, members enjoy the benefits of being welcomed in private clubs almost anywhere they travel.

In the great capitals of the world, and in some surprising less travelled places, members and travelling companions will find reciprocal clubs offering hospitality and usually accommodation. From Europe, to Asia, to the Americas, the Sub-continent and Africa, members could be staying in the heart of the action at less cost and with the personal attention and enjoyment of heritage that only private clubs can offer. Reciprocity is one of the most valued benefits of club membership.

Reciprocal Clubs

The ‘Club Experience’ is not limited to just our club. With reciprocity agreements covering more than 150 clubs around the globe, members enjoy the benefits of being welcomed in private clubs almost anywhere they travel.

In the great capitals of the world, and in some surprising less travelled places, members and travelling companions will find reciprocal clubs offering hospitality and usually accommodation. From Europe, to Asia, to the Americas, the Sub-continent and Africa, members could be staying in the heart of the action at less cost and with the personal attention and enjoyment of heritage that only private clubs can offer. Reciprocity is one of the most valued benefits of club membership.

Visitors

Members, guests introduced by a member, Club and private function attendees, reciprocal club members and accompanying guests.