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
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
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
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.
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 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
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
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
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
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