The Union Club in Soho, London, rents rooms to non-members for events of 2 to 300 people. It is a private members' club on Greek Street that has been open since 1993, with dining, meeting and event spaces, a roof terrace and a licence for civil ceremonies.
Seminars and company events
The club offers event and room hire for gatherings both large and small, and rooms can be booked by non-members as well as members. Members receive preferential rates. The club also has separate arrangements for meeting room bookings, and a brochure with details can be downloaded from the site. It takes film shoots, private events and weddings on the same basis.
The house is a short walk from the offices and agencies of central London, which suits a team dinner, a client evening, a launch or a short meeting followed by lunch. The official pages do not list room names, floor plans or technical equipment, so ask for the brochure and a visit before committing a date.
Weddings and receptions
The Union Club holds a licence for civil ceremonies. The first-floor Dining Room seats 70 for a ceremony, and the whole day can take place in the one building. Smaller Georgian rooms are available for getting ready, storing gifts or taking a quiet moment. Couples who marry at the club receive one year of complimentary membership. A wedding brochure is available for download.
Rooms and capacities
The club states that its private-hire spaces accommodate from 2 to 300 people, which is the widest range given. The one named room is the first-floor Dining Room, which seats 70 for ceremonies. The Georgian rooms are smaller and can be used for preparation or private conversations. There is also a sunny roof terrace used by members.
The site does not give per-room capacities beyond these figures, so request the brochure for the layout of each room.
Catering
Cooking is done in house. The menu is traditional and modern, and everything is made fresh on the premises: the kitchen rolls its own pasta and bakes its own cakes, tarts, pies and puddings every morning. Suppliers deliver meat, fish and vegetables daily. The wine list changes regularly, with an emphasis on good value, and two buyers can advise on choices. Opening hours list breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
History and setting
The Union Club describes itself as a friendly, bohemian club at the heart of Soho. Most members work in the arts and media, and the club keeps a low media profile. It occupies a Georgian building, which accounts for the smaller period rooms used by wedding parties.
Getting there
The club is at 50 Greek Street, London W1D 4EQ, in Soho. Tottenham Court Road station is within walking distance.
