Clubs
The street is historically and currently the location of a number of well-known London clubs, although the oldest and most fashionable London clubs are located in St James's and Pall Mall:
- The Albemarle Club, originally in Albemarle Street nearby, was relocated to 37 Dover Street before its closure.
- The Arts Club, founded by Charles Dickens and others in 1863, originally in Hanover Square, has been located at 40 Dover Street since 1893. Whistler's decision to sue John Ruskin was made on the premises. The Arts Club premises are currently used for meetings of the Eccentric Club.
- The Bath Club, where Mark Twain breakfasted.
- The Capisce Club, 1 Dover Street, was formerly a nightclub and restaurant.
- Mahiki, 1 Dover Street, is a nightclub and bar, with a Polynesian and tiki theme, predominantly specialising in rum. Often frequented by celebrities and Royalty, including Prince William and Andrew Evans.
And a fictional one:
- The Drones Club, the gentlemen's club of many of P. G. Wodehouse's novels, was located on Dover Street, off Piccadilly.
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Famous quotes containing the word clubs:
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—General Federation Of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)
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—The Lions Clubs International and the Quest Nation. The Surprising Years, I, ch.5 (1985)
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—For the State of West Virginia, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)