The Army & Navy Club, affectionately known as ‘The Rag’, is a Club originally founded for former and serving officers of the British and Commonwealth Armed Services, and their immediate relatives.One of London’s hidden gems, The Rag exudes character and charm, offering an unforgettable experience for your special occasion.

The Club has been situated in St James’s since 1837 and on the present site since 1851. The picture above represents the Club in 1890, 70+ years before its reconstruction. With the building becoming evermore uneconomical, it consequently went through a total re-build in 1962. As a result, the Club combines the ambience of tradition and modern facilities without pretentiousness. The Clubhouse offers members, guests and event organisers the ultimate homely feel, with a friendly yet highly professional staff who ensure that every event runs with efficiency and style.The Club’s distinguished forebears Lieutenant General Sir Edward Barnes, the first President who, as Adjutant General, fought, sword in hand, at the Battle of Waterloo, and Admiral Sir Philip Durham, one of Nelson’s “Band of Brothers” who commanded HMS Defiance at the Battle of Trafalgar.

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36 Pall Mall London SW1Y 5JN E: Banqueting@TheRag.co.uk W: http://www.therag.co.uk T: 0207 930 9721

For a truly memorable occasion, a function at The Rag can offer you and your guests the ultimate in fine cuisine, excellent wines and the added benefit of a comfortable overnight stay in the Clubhouse. The private dining and meeting facilities available are both diverse and flexible. Every effort will be made to ensure that your requirements are not only met, but exceeded. Our highly trained staff will ensure that every aspect of your event runs smoothly. With over 80 full-time staff on the premises, an excellent standard of service is provided for members and their guests.

The Club has its own underground car park, a rare facility in this area. Spaces are available for all events.

Each function room has its own individual character that will add a unique element to your event, a flavour of which is captured in this brochure.

Facilities available:

● WiFi ● AV ● Natural daylight ● Disabled access

We are here to help you plan and organise all aspects of your event, with attention to detail that will ensure it is a truly memorable occasion. We have a resident team of chefs who cater for a wide variety of banqueting events throughout the year.

To view the function rooms please contact Banqueting at the Club on 020 7827 8079 or email Banqueting@TheRag.co.uk.

Location

The Clubhouse has been situated in St James’s since 1837. Located on the corner of St James’s Square and Pall Mall, it is convenient for all forms of transport and may be approached from either Pall Mall or Piccadilly. The Rag is surprisingly close to London’s West End, a short walk to fashionable Jermyn Street and the nearby excitement of Piccadilly and Theatreland. Take a leisurely stroll in the local Royal Parks, with Buckingham Palace only minutes away.

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Licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies

As the principal banqueting room in the Clubhouse, it easily accommodates 120 guests for a wedding breakfast or up to 200 guests for a more informal reception.

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Stand-up Reception: 200 people Dining/ Rounds: 120 people Theatre/Lecture: 150 U shaped: 96 E shaped: 120 Boardroom: 50

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The Pall Mall Room

This spacious room, which faces onto Pall Mall, is the perfect setting for memorable dinners, cocktail parties, corporate conferences and celebratory banquets, with its soft lighting and exclusive ambience.

Sliding walls allow this room to be partitioned into two smaller syndicate rooms, with both spaces enjoying plenty of natural light.

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The Library

The historic Club Library offers a fine aspect over St James’s Square Gardens and is decorated with pictures showing glorious scenes from Britain’s naval and military past.

Stand-up Reception: 100 people Dining/ Rounds: 50 people Theatre/Lecture: 50 U shaped: 50 E shaped: 54 Boardroom: 30

Licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies

This stunning room provides seating for up to 75 wedding guests.

The Wellington Room

This intimate room is beautifully furnished and lends itself perfectly to private dining and business meetings. Alternatively it can be used as an anteroom to the adjoining Nelson Room.

Stand-up reception: 25 people Dining/ Rounds: 20 people Theatre/Lecture: 20 Boardroom: 18

Ladies’ Drawing Room

The classical lines of this elegant room are offset by crystal chandeliers. Sliding walls allow the room to be used as one, or individually, for smaller gatherings or syndicate rooms

Stand-up reception: 120 people Dining/ Rounds: 80 people Theatre/Lecture: 100 Boardroom: 40

Licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies

A versatile space, providing seating for up to 80 dinner guests or alternatively, an immaculate setting for a romantic ceremony.

The Nelson Room

The Nelson Room, with its excellent natural daylight, wood panelling and memorabilia of Lord Nelson makes it ideal for business meetings or intimate private dinners.

Oval boardroom: 16 Dining: 16

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The perfect space

The Clive Room is situated on the ground floor of the building, perfect for a more intimate and private function.● Suitable for meetings and interviews

● WiFi and air conditioning

● Maximum five guests on round table

P R O V E N A N C E O F T H E A R M Y A N D N A V Y C L U B ’ S M E N U S

The Executive Chef and his team are passionate about food and only use the highest quality ingredients.

Our Club menus are sourced using British produce wherever possible, from the very best of suppliers. Fish is delivered daily from Brixham in Devon, game comes from the Denham Estate in Suffolk, and Aberdeen Angus beef from Millers of Speyside. Fruit and vegetables, brought from Covent Garden, are again sourced as locally as possible.

The Army and Navy Club endeavours to use seasonal produce where available and promotes the use of rare breeds from British farms that abide by the highest standards of animal husbandry.

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The Army & Navy Club, often known by its nickname, ‘The Rag’,

is situated in the heart of St James’s, London.

The Club prides itself on offering a unique combination of traditional ambience and,

modern facilities in the style of an officers’ mess.

36 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5JN

www.therag.co.ukclub@therag.co.uk

banqueting@therag.co.ukor please call reception: 020 7930 9721