A Welcoming Retreat: Discover the Civil Service Club

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If you’ve served, or are still serving, in the civil service, there’s a place in London that recognises your contribution and welcomes you with open arms. The Civil Service Club offers a unique opportunity to stay connected, enjoy affordable comforts, and celebrate shared experiences in the heart of London close to Whitehall, Trafalgar Square, and a short distance from London Charing Cross Station and Embankment Underground Station. 

Founded as a gift from Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and now honoured by the patronage of His Majesty The King, the Club continues to serve as a proud, member-run institution for current and former Civil Servants. Housed in a charming Victorian fire station near Whitehall, it remains a place where tradition meets hospitality.

The Club is a safe and inclusive environment where members can relax, meet friends, and enjoy the company of fellow Civil Servants. It’s a place where shared experiences are celebrated and new friendships are formed.

Outstanding Value

The Club’s bistro style bars offer excellent food, including their signature homemade steak, ale & onion pies, and drink at prices well below typical London venue – something many members say is “outstanding value for money.” As an example a roast Sunday lunch with all the trimmings is available from £9.95 per person.

Members can also enjoy reasonably priced accommodation just steps from London’s historic landmarks. The club has 26 bedrooms, with single rooms available from £77 and double or twin rooms available from only £104 per room per night with these prices being inclusive of breakfast.

During the pre-Christmas season the Club welcomes many gatherings of colleagues, ex-colleagues and close friends enjoying Christmas meals.

For those members visiting London early in the day, the Club’s breakfast is available to all with a full English breakfast being  only £6.95.

Events That Bring People Together

The Club hosts a wide variety of social events throughout the year, including speaker evenings, wine tastings, guided walks, and the much-loved annual outing to The Derby to which five coaches of members were taken in 2025. Throughout the year the Club’s holds regular quizzes on the first and third Monday of the month and comedy nights held on the last Wednesday of the month, with the latter attracting some of the top talent on the comedy circuit. It’s also a popular venue for private functions such as retirements, luncheons, and reunions—ideal for reconnecting with old colleagues and friends.

Membership That Rewards You

Full membership starts at just £53 (£50 for subsequent years paid by direct debit), with spouse and partner options available. 

A birthday voucher is issued to all members, along with regular money-off vouchers for use against food and beverages in the Club. If all these vouchers are used, the net cost of an annual subscribing membership to the Civil Service Club can be reduced to below zero! Additionally, members benefit from our loyalty scheme, where expenditure is converted into further money-off vouchers and can also benefit from reduced rates on holiday insurance.

For those aged 60 and over, life membership offers excellent value with further reductions for those aged 70 and above.

Who Can Join?

Membership is open to all retired, former, and serving Civil Servants, including those from Government Agencies, NDPBs, and His Majesty’s Diplomatic Service.  Membership is also be available to current, former and retired members of companies carrying out ex-Civil Service work.

What Members Say 

• “Brilliant staff, great value, and a real oasis in all the madness.” — Veronika A
• “The ideal place for a quiet lunch at a very reasonable price. I love the new many with healthy options.” — Mark W
• “As a new member I was really impressed and wish I’d joined sooner. Looking forward to my next visit. ” — Patricia C
• “I imagined a stuffy gentlemen’s club but found a refreshing, affordable haven in the heart of Whitehall.” — Alison D

 

If you’re looking for a place that honours your service and offers a warm welcome, the Civil Service Club may be just what you’ve been missing.

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How to Join

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