The City University Club is a gentlemen's club in the City of London, established in 1895. Since its foundation it has operated from the top three floors of 50 Cornhill, in the original building of Prescott's Bank, a 1766 private bank now part of the Royal Bank of Scotland.
It was originally founded strictly for graduates of Oxford and Cambridge universities who worked in the City, but membership is now also open to those who work in the area. It provides club facilities at lunchtime and for private occasions. The club serves as a lunch club for "brokers, bankers and lawyers".
Subscriptions are based on the member's age and location. The rates for 2011 ranged from £230 to £950. New members joining during the year are charged pro-rata, except for those under the age of 25, who are entitled to six months free membership (this precludes usage of reciprocal clubs). Unlike many clubs there is no entrance fee.
It has reciprocal arrangements with over 450 private members clubs around the world, enabling members to use facilities in these clubs, including in London the Oxford and Cambridge Club, the Reform Club and the Carlton Club.
Notable members of the City University Club have included Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, the author Evelyn Waugh, businessman Chips Keswick, and the Lloyd's underwriter Ian Posgate.
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