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
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
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
The Ghan is one of the world’s great rail journeys, running across Australia, from Darwin in the North to Adelaide in the South across the red centre. The railway was designed to link the Northern Territory to the rest of Australia. Completed in 2004 (120 years after the project started) it now operates as a ... 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
I am delighted to welcome Laurence Westgaph to the Athenaeum to talk about the institution’s links to the transatlantic trade in enslaved people. Many of our early Proprietors benefitted, directly or indirectly, form this heinous trade. Some of you will remember the fascinating and enlightening presentation Laurence gave over two years ago about this important ... Read more
We are delighted to announce the Institution will be collaborating with Smithdown Social Arts Hub in hosting a unique exhibition here at the Club between 12th September and 30th November. Featuring approximately 60 pieces from local artists, the exhibition will be launched at a Private Viewing for Proprietors on 12th September, ahead of a public ... Read more