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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Always one of the most glamorous nights of the year, the Athena Dining Evening is all about elegant service, and luxury cuisine in the magnificent surroundings of the Committee Room. There are a limited number of places available for this premium event. The Newsroom bar will be open for regular services after dinner. Tickets: £100 ... Read more
After a very successful visit from our wine supplier Tanners, we're pleased to announce that we have organised a day trip to the Tanners wine cellars in Shrewsbury. In collaboration with this still family-run wine merchants, we'll be taking a handful of members down to the Tanners premises to witness first hand the work that ... Read more