Welcome to the Ulster Reform Club website which provides detailed information about the Club.

The Ulster Reform Club is now in its 123rd year having first opened our doors in January 1885. Former Members include many illustrious historical figures notably Thomas Andrews the designer of the ill fated SS Titanic which was built in Belfast by Harland & Wolff.

Whilst our origins are in the Victorian era, we have moved with the times and believe that we succeed in meeting the demands of Members in the 21st Century, and at the same time retaining the very best of traditional values. As a “Gentleman’s Club” our philosophy is to provide Members and our guests with a high quality, discrete environment in which to socialise, relax, do business and enjoy good cuisine.

In recent years, the premises have undergone extensive refurbishment and improvement. Current facilities include Dining Room, Reading Room, Snooker Room and Bar, together with a number of other rooms which are available for private functions, business meetings and presentations. The rooms are equipped with modern audio visual aids suitable for high quality presentations. We are in the process of planning for additional dining and leisure facilities on the upper floors of the Building.

The Club premises are also home to the Northern Ireland area office of the Institute of Directors, in conjunction with whom, we offer a fully equipped Business Room with internet access.

Our calendar of events runs throughout the year and includes prominent guest speaker lunches, musical evenings, gourmet dinners, wine tastings, golf outings and much more.

We are particularly proud and appreciative of our extensive reciprocal arrangements with other like minded Clubs world wide. These arrangements extend the benefits of temporary membership to us whilst visiting other cities and provide an attractive alternative to hotel facilities.

For those interested, admission to membership is by invitation only and is open to both men and women of age 21 and over, subject to satisfying the Club’s eligibility criteria.

Please take the time to browse the site and contact us if you require any further information.

Bill McCann

President

Ulster Reform Club

1. Members, Associate Members and Reciprocal Members - hereafter referred to as "All Members", may use the Club Premises on each day on which the Club is open or at such other times as the Management Committee, acting within the Club Rules, may determine.

2. The rooms which are generally available are:
   First floor: Dining Room, Reading Room & Bar
   Second floor: The Cabin, Boardroom & Antrim Room
   Third floor: Billiard Room and Business Room.

3. Meals

   Lunch is served in the Dining Room, Monday to Friday 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Hot beverages, scones etc are served in the Reading Room, Monday to Friday 9.30am to 3.30pm. Table reservation for the Dining Room is always recommended and should be arranged with the General Office.

4. Beverages

   The Bar is open from 11.30am to 3.00pm, Monday to Wednesday and then until 5.00pm Thursday and Friday, or by arrangement with the Chief Executive for pre-arranged functions.

5. Mobile Telephones

   The use of mobile telephones, radios, televisions and personal computers in the public rooms of the Club Premises is prohibited. Mobile phones may be used in rooms hired for personal use or in the dedicated Business Room.
   The Reading Room is to be respected as a quiet meeting/reading area and not for the purpose of business meetings.

6. Bags & Baggage

   Luggage, bags, briefcases and the like must not be taken into the Dining Room. Handbags may be placed out of sight under tables in the Dining Room.

7. Dress

   All Members and their guests will be expected to be properly dressed at all times when on the Club Premises. For example Gentlemen are expected to wear jacket, collar and tie at all times. Ladies should dress accordingly by wearing smart business attire. All overcoats must be left in the cloakrooms provided.
   The dress code may be relaxed for those using the Private Hire Rooms or Business Room.
   Jeans, t-shirts and trainers are not deemed acceptable dress at any time.
   The final arbiter on all the above matters is the Chief Executive or senior member of staff on duty at that time.

8. Tipping/Gratuities

   The Club as with all like-minded institutions runs a policy of 'no tipping' for staff. Accordingly, no member or their guest shall give any money or other gratuity to any employee of the Club, at any time.

   The Staff Fund, which is distributed at Christmas each year, may be contributed to throughout the year, via the following methods;

   a. the General Office

   b. when settling an invoice

All of the above is intended purely as guide to the operation of the Club and the behaviour of those using the facilities and should not be considered as the rules of the Club. A copy of "Rules and Constitution" is available in the members section or by contacting the General Office.

Applications for membership must be made using the standard form as agreed by the Management Committee.

Candidates are required to be proposed and seconded by two existing Members of the Club who have known them for a significant period. If you wish to apply for membership but are not sure that you know two existing Members, please contact the Chief Executive.

Following consideration by the Management Committee, candidates' names will be posted on the main notice board where they will remain for a minimum of one month before going forward for election by the Management Committee.

Upon election to membership the new member will receive an invoice for both the joining fee and subscription, only upon payment of this invoice shall the candidate be considered a member.

Every Member shall be deemed an Ordinary Member (Town) unless the Member satisfies the Management Committee they be eligible for another Membership Category.

Should you have any queries concerning the above please don't hesitate to contact the Chief Executive for further clarifaction.