The RDS Members' Club offers all the benefits and comforts one would expect of a prestigious and well established club. The luxurious and beautifully restored rooms, situated in the prime location of Ballsbridge, offer an oasis of tranquility in the heart of Dublin. They provide an elegant backdrop and the ultimate in comfort for entertaining friends or to discuss business.
The cuisine in the Members' Club rates among the finest in Dublin. Delicious light meals are served in the Thomas Prior Room and Members' Bar while the Dining Room provides a more formal dining area with a superb three course table d’hôte lunch and carefully selected wine list.
Members are welcome to bring guests to their Members' Club.
Members' Conference Room
The Members' Conference Room is available exclusively to Members: for details on cost please contact Brian Kelly or Paul Napier at + 353 (0)1 668 9244 or + 353 (0)1 240 7296, ext 336. Other rooms available for meetings include the President's Room.
Opening hours and reservations
The Members’ Club is open Monday to Friday to Members and their guests from 9.00am – 6.00pm: it may open outside these hours to coincide with certain events. A light lunch is served in the Thomas Prior Lounge and the Members' Bar from Monday to Friday 12.30pm to 3.00pm (booking is not required). Afternoon tea is also served in these rooms from Monday to Friday 3.30pm to 5.30pm. A more formal two/three course lunch is available in the Dining Room from Monday to Friday 12.30pm to 2.30pm (booking is required). Supper/snacks are often served in the evening to coincide with certain exhibitions, events and lectures.
Friday Evening Dining (table d’hote) is available on the first Friday of each month with orders taken from 6.15pm to 8.00pm and the Members' Bar closes at 11.00pm. Booking is essential for this.
Private functions
The Members' Club is available for private functions outside of normal business hours. For further information please contact Brian Kelly or Paul Napier at + 353 (0)1 668 9244 or + 353 (0)1 240 7296, ext 336.
For any further information, please contact the Members' Reception at + 353 (0)1 240 7296 or via email at members@rds.ie.
