Might this be of interest... This event has been organised in conjunction with one of the Athenaeum's members. Join Michael and Julia Gopfert and their friends for an evening of culture and companionship at The Athenaeum, Liverpool. This unique event is the perfect opportunity to listen to some great musical works from the past, learn about the historical ... 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
Join us to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. We’ll be inviting The Alexandrians into the Club on this special day to commemorate Operation Overlord, and enjoy a 3-course meal in our Dining Room, with wine included. Both SSAFA and ABF will be the beneficiaries of this event, so book now to show ... Read more
The History of Arts group is back with a bang, returning to regular meetings after a long hiatus. Our Guest Speaker Bernadette Hamilton will be telling us about Jan Vermeer (1632-1675), whose beautiful and sensitive paintings continue to appeal to this day. Attendance of this talk is free of charge for members.
Join representatives of the Club’s wine merchant, Tanners, for a complimentary wine tasting event in the Newsroom on Thursday 13th June between 6:00pm-8:00pm. Stop by each of the three experts on hand and learn about the wines on the Club’s wine list, whilst of course sampling the various drops available to you. A selection of ... Read more
Treat your old man to a luxurious meal at the Athenaeum for Father's day. Normal lunch service will run from 12:30pm to 2pm on Saturday 15th June 2024, to give you the opportunity to introduce your fathers to the Club whilst indulging in our expectational cuisine. Book now through the website or with the Concierge. ... Read more
The next meeting of our History Group will take place on Tuesday, June 25th, at 5.30pm when Mr Rob Jones will give us a talk on The History of the Liverpool Tobacco Industry, 1642-2007. This talk has been described as a tour de force, with images and story delivered at a bewildering speed. Many images, ... Read more
Once again, the Athenaeum Library will be honoured by the erudite musings of Reverend Dr Chris O'Neill, who will be delving into the story, life and many amazing talents of the much maligned Niccolò Machiavelli. Many of you may realise the connection that the Institution has with the Renaissance period, but do you know how ... Read more
Celebrate the long balmy nights of a Liverpool summer in style at the Athenaeum. Our very own mixologist, Vittorio, will be demonstrating the art of cocktail making to provide us with a range of delicious creations (other drinks available, of course). Executive Chef Russell and his team will provide a generous selection of canapes and ... Read more
Following the death of Christ, many authors felt inspired to write about Jesus, his family, and his followers. Most of these texts were rejected by the Church leadership and disappeared from sight. However, recent papyrological discoveries in Egypt have allowed us to access writings long thought of as lost. The Gospel of Jesus' Wife is ... Read more