The Premier Social Club
of Cheltenham
established 1874
Welcome
In Montpellier, the heart of Cheltenham, you will find the Regency house which is the home of The New Club Cheltenham. Private but friendly, the New Club offers its members, who include among many others lawyers, musicians, artists, senior military figures, academics, accountants, architects, surveyors, entrepreneurs, business people and farmers, everything you expect from a club – elegant surroundings, exemplary service, outstanding cuisine, a wide variety of daytime activities and a varied and exciting events calendar.
Unwind & socialise
Relax with newspapers and a coffee or a light lunch;
unwind with a drink at the bar; play snooker;
learn Italian; discuss books;
play bridge; chess or scrabble;
enjoy Pilates; ramble through the glorious Cotswolds;
sing in our choir; learn about art or music; paint;
watch the cricket from our private marquee;
join our table at the Cotswold Club for the racing;
or meet your friends for a round of golf.
Entertain friends
& guests
Invite our Chef de Cuisine to create for you a memorable lunch or dinner for a private function;
savour a bespoke cocktail;
or enjoy a delicious light lunch with new friends and old.
Enjoy live music & themed dinners
Our weekly activities are varied and special, including:
themed dinners, opera and jazz evenings;
garden parties with live music;
monthly lecture suppers with fascinating expert speakers;
Summer and New Year parties and exclusive visits.
The heart of Cheltenham since 1874
For over 150 years The New Club has been at the heart of social life in Cheltenham. Founded in 1874 as a gentlemen’s club to rival the London clubs, it has welcomed women as members since 1950.
The heart of Cheltenham since 1874
For over 150 years The New Club has been at the heart of social life in Cheltenham. Founded in 1874 as a gentlemen’s club to rival the London clubs, it has welcomed women as members since 1950.
What’s on
Our curated calendar of events is crafted to reflect the diverse tastes of our members. Weekly themed dinners showcase the finest cuisine and wines from regions across the globe, while enchanting evenings of opera, jazz, and cabaret bring world-class performers to our stage. Monthly lecture suppers, led by distinguished experts in their fields, leave guests both enlightened and inspired. For those with a passion for discovery, our exclusive visits to sites of special interest offer rare and memorable cultural experiences.
Private Visit to Diddly Squat Farm Shop – October 2025
Carol Concert and Christmas Dinner 2025
Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day
Our Exclusive Table at Cheltenham Races
Ladies Lunches
Cool Jazz on a Summer Evening – Champagne and Lobster!
Kim Bailey, Top Cheltenham Trainer, and The Gold Cup Dinner
The New Club Marquee at The Cheltenham Cricket Festival
Nick Nelson – The Grand Tour of Florence
Our 150th Anniversary
An Evening in the Caribbean
Quiz Night
Garden Parties in the Secret Garden
A Private Visit to Christ Church, Oxford
The Roaring 20s
A Morning on the Gallops
Cocktail Party with a top London mixologist
A visit to Wells Cathedral
Ladies Lunch and Fashion Show
Christmas Dinner 2024
Businesses at
The New Club
The New Club offers facilities to local businesses to book various rooms, including a board room, a function room for 60 for presentations, 2 private dining/meeting rooms for up to 10 and a formal dining room seating up to 52, subject to availability. A small garden is available for drinks parties. The Club provides the opportunity for privacy as well as comfort and convenience, and meals of an exceptionally high standard in a private members Club rather than a public restaurant or hotel.
