The Exchange Presents: The State of Free Speech

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Join us for a discussion on the state of free speech today, hosted by Ian Skillicorn of The Exchange. Freedom of speech has become one of the most hotly debated issues of our age. Advocates argue that the present socio-political atmosphere stifles freedom of expression and legitimate dissent, fuels cancel culture and leads to censorship. ... Read more

Friday Evening Dining – July

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

At least once a month the Club hosts Friday Evening Dining, where the Dining Room is open to members on a Friday Evening. Typically this will take place on the first Friday of the month, though where this is not possible it will be moved to another Friday. The Dining Room will be open from ... Read more

History of Arts Group

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Join us in the Library Reading Room for another meeting of the History of Arts group, this time revolving around 20th Century British Art & Paintings. Attendance of this talk is free to Members and their guests.

Civic Lunch

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Please join the President and his distinguished guests for a delicious two course meal and celebrate the Athenaeum’s unique place in the life our great city. The first Laws of the Athenaeum, drawn up in 1798, stated that the Mayor of Liverpool should be a member of the institution for ‘the time being’, meaning the ... Read more

History Group – Local Government in 17th Century Prescot

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

This is a reminder that the next meeting of our History Group will take place on Wednesday, July 24th, at 2.30pm (please note the time) when Proprietor Nigel Gilmour will give us a talk on Leet courts - a snapshot of local government in 17C Prescot. Nigel discovered this topic when reading in the Athenaeum Library ... Read more

New Members Welcome Evening – July

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

It's once again time to welcome our newest Proprietors in this New Members event, complete with share register signing ceremony, reception drinks & a delicious buffet for those who book. A great way to meet more of your fellow members, guests will be gathering from 6:00pm in the Newsroom with a glass of fizz and ... Read more

Food for Thought: A Conversation about Romanian Cuisine

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Mămăligă, maize porridge or polenta, is one of the most popular Romanian dishes. In his recent and highly acclaimed book, historian Alex Drace-Francis tells the story of how corn, once just a humble ingredient, has become over time a national treasure and a recognisable symbol of Romanian everyday life and culture. Eaten by both rich ... Read more

Friday Evening Dining – August

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

At least once a month the Club hosts Friday Evening Dining, where the Dining Room is open to members on a Friday Evening. Typically this will take place on the first Friday of the month, though where this is not possible it will be moved to another Friday. The Dining Room will be open from ... Read more

Literature Group

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

The Literature Group typically meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 2:00pm in the Reading Room.   Today's meeting: Details to be confirmed  

Wine Tasting Evening: Summer Wines

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Join representatives of the Club’s wine merchant, Tanners, for a complimentary wine tasting event in the Newsroom on Thursday 8th August between 6:00pm-8:00pm. Sample a selection of summer wines curated specially for an Athenaeum ‘summer wine case’ exclusively available to our members and available to purchase on the evening and during the rest of August. ... Read more