Founded in 1953, originally for members of the Civil Service but now open to a wider membership including current and former members of Government agencies. At date of this entry there are stated to be over 14,000 members. The site includes a restaurant, two bars, accommodation and lounge facilities. A bar food menu is available all the time. In the restaurant, lunch is served Tuesday to Friday and dinner Tuesday to Saturday. Cask ale on five handpumps is largely from the Greene King stable. The bar is open to members and their guests.