About the Club
The Commonwealth Club is a private, non-profit membership organization providing social and recreational services to its members.
History
Founded in 1890 by a group of distinguished Richmonders, the Commonwealth Club has grown into a vibrant city club with a diverse membership. Its members, including leaders in business, politics, education and society, enjoy the comforts of the rambling, elegant clubhouse and its relaxed atmosphere of Southern grace.
From its beginning, the Club has enjoyed an enviable reputation derived from its founders and early members. In reporting on the January 3, 1890 meeting at which the Club was founded, “The Richmond Times” reported in its Saturday, January 4 edition that there has never been a meeting of social and representative characters that ever topped the one held last night . . .(The club) will have an appropriate name and a determined following. It will be a Richmond and Virginia institution and in the future will be heard from.
The Club did indeed become a Richmond and Virginia institution and today still has a reputation for elegant facilities, outstanding food and impeccable service. Members and guests enjoy fine dining, comprehensive banquet and conference services, a friendly and cherished athletic facility, the area’s best wine shop and cellar, and an array of Club-sponsored events each year.
Club Services
General
- Consistently excellent food and service
- Free parking in monitored lots
- Valet parking
- Shuttle van service between club and home, and between club and cultural venues. Van is only available in connection with Club usage.
- 24/7 on-site security
- 12 private meeting rooms
- Conference services, including audio-visual aids, teleconferencing and wireless internet access
- Reading room with newspapers and periodicals
- Wine Shop
- Barber Shop
Fitness
- Basketball and Squash
- Cardio room with treadmills, ellipticals, steppers and bikes
- Cybex weight resistance circuit
- Free weights
- Swimming pool
- Steam, sauna and whirlpool
- Massage
- Personal training and Group exercise classes
- Complimentary lockers and personal hygiene amenities
- Daily complimentary fresh fruit and coffee
- Shoeshine service
Food & Beverage
- Breakfast to order in the Grill
- Lunch buffet in Grill
- Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and happy hour pricing every day in the Grill bar
- $1 off drafts every Thursday in the Grill bar
- First floor bar
- Fine dining in the Dining Room – lunch and dinner
- Off-site catering
- Take-out service
- Food & beverage consulting services