History Corner
Serial SpeakersAccording to the club’s records, there are eleven people who have spoken to the club more than once.
Read moreAccording to the club’s records, there are eleven people who have spoken to the club more than once.
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Only four years after its foundation, on 6th September 1872, the Whitefriars Club held one of its most memorable and eventful dinners.
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This is a list of our confirmed forthcoming events. Please notes that dates may be subject to change and events to cancellation. Bookings will open nearer the events’ respective dates. Pre-bookings (subject to availability) can be made by writing to our Honorary Secretary at info [@] whitefriarsclub.com.
26th November 2025
Join us for a special night of music and song, featuring tenor Friar Matthew Minter, of "Difficult Guest" fame, and other first-class performers. The Musical Glee will also be our fund-raising dinner, a perfect opportunity to raise money for "charity and good learning", in the time-honoured tradition of our Club. Do not miss out!
Bookings are not open for this event yet. If you want to record your interest in this event and make a pre-booking, please write to info [@] whitefriarsclub.com
10th December 2025
Following on the success of last year’s Christmas Get-Together at Ye Olde Cock Tavern, we are renewing the fun on 10th December, when we meet at Friar Hüseyin Özer’s Sofra Restaurant in South Molton Street, a stone’s throw from the Savile Club, for a Turkish Christmas Gathering. There will be unlimited mixed meze and one glass of red or white (delicious) Turkish wine or a glass of fizz per person. The cost? Only £40.
Bookings are not open for this event yet. If you want to record your interest in this event and make a pre-booking, please write to info [@] whitefriarsclub.com
29th January 2026
For our first dinner of the new year, we are delighted to welcome Dame Deborah Bronnert, former British ambassador to Russia (2020–23), whose tenure coincided with major international crises, such as the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Please note that this event will be exceptionally held on a Thursday.
Bookings are not open for this event yet. If you want to record your interest in this event and make a pre-booking, please write to info [@] whitefriarsclub.com
25th February 2026
Our 158th Anniversary Dinner will give our Friars an opportunity to flaunt their black-tie dress in the splendid surroundings of the Ball Room, as well as celebrating another important milestone in the history of our Club. For this very special occasion, we are delighted to welcome, as our guest speaker, the distinguished Labour politician Lady Ashton. Book well in advance if you want to avoid disappointment.
Bookings are not open for this event yet. If you want to record your interest in this event and make a pre-booking, please write to info [@] whitefriarsclub.com