Congratulations to Emily Hurt, winner of the 2018 LILAC Information Literacy Award, sponsored by the Athenaeum. Emily was presented the award by Proprietor and former Chairman of our Library, David Brazendale, at LILAC’s Awards Dinner at the Metropolitan Cathedral earlier this... READ MORE

We are delighted to announce that the Athenaeum has established four new reciprocal agreements with Club’s within the UK and further afield. We are currently in the process of expanding our reciprocal list for your benefit, if you have any suggestions Club’s we may approach, or... READ MORE

‘Step inside Church Alley’s discrete doorway and enter part of Liverpool’s History’.   Founded in 1797 by prominent Liverpool figures, the Athenaeum is one of the oldest private members clubs in the UK. Entry into the enigmatic doorway located on Church Alley is restricted... READ MORE

In one of our irregular reports on visits to reciprocal clubs, Mark Cronin reports back from the hardship of a visit to the Hamilton Club, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.   It is not often I find myself at a loose end at lunchtime, even less often when five minutes’ walk from one... READ MORE

AN IDEAL STOCKING FILLER! We still have in stock copies of our unique map of ancient ‘Leverpoole’. This fascinating illustrated map is available for just £10.00! Available now at our reception between office hours, 9:00am-4:00pm. The Athenaeum 12 Church Alley... READ MORE

Annual Dinner 2017 READ MORE

Athenaeum Wine.   To fellow Proprietors.  A note to keep you up to date on our wines. We have just finished the last of the white burgundy (outstanding in my view) A new vintage will be in next week its reputation proceeds it, you can guess it’s going to be more expensive, wines... READ MORE

Please note that next Tuesday, 11 April, the building will be closed whilst filming takes place throughout the premises. The Institution will reopen as usual on Wednesday 12 April at 9:00am.   We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.     The Athenaeum READ MORE