ULSTER REFORM CLUB

Established 1885

President’s Message

David Wilson was elected President on 27th April 2023.

The Ulster Reform Club is Northern Ireland’s premier private members’ and social club which has served its members for over 135 years.

As a venue, the Club has been a haven of hospitality to members where they are made to feel welcome in a friendly environment by a team of loyal and long serving staff.

As with all organisations, challenges present themselves. The departure of Ms Lorna McCrudden after such a lengthy period of dedicated and loyal service was one such challenge but have been very pleased to welcome our new General Manager Matthew Laird together with Imran A Chauhan as Food and Beverage Manager who between them bring many years of hospitality experience to our club. Congratulations also to Sean Bunting on his recent appointment as Bar Manager.

The Club has an active social calendar, including guest speaker lunches and afternoon teas, musical evenings, gourmet dinners, wine and port tastings, club society meetings, and sporting events. I wish to pay tribute to the Senior Vice President, Mrs Diana Fitzsimons and the respective organisers of the Arts and Historical Societies for re-establishing these fine Societies which have encouraged greater utilization of club facilities on Mondays and Tuesdays. This has been a wonderful initiative.

I would like to take this opportunity to encourage members to attend as many events as possible. In the past year, after consultation with members, it was decided to open the club for more evening and weekend events and open bar arrangements on selected Friday evenings in accordance with members’ wishes.

There is now a dedicated parking space in the car park behind the club for members who wish to avail on a first come first served basis with priority being given to disabled or infirm members.

In addition, the Club offers extensive reciprocal arrangements with many other fine clubs around the world.

Application for membership is open to all. Admission to membership is by application supported by a Proposer and Seconder and is subject to the Club’s eligibility criteria.

Please contact the Club either directly or via our social media links, should you require further information.

David A Wilson LL.B (Hons)

President