Dress Code & Club Rules
Members and guests are politely requested to adhere to the Club’s Rules & Dress Code when visiting the Club.
Informal Dress Code:
From 0630hrs to 1800hrs weekdays, Friday evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Permitted:
Polo shirts, smart trousers, smart tailored shorts, untorn jeans and trainers.
Not permitted:
Rubberized flip-flops, t shirts, sports attire, hooded tops or overtly branded attire.
Ladies Dress Code:
Please use the above as a guide. Smart sandals and t-shirt style tops are permitted.
Children
16yrs and older – the above adult rules apply
Under 16 – Parents/Guardians are responsible for ensuring that their children are dressed appropriately.
Formal Dress Code:
From 1800hrs Monday to Thursday (from 1st May to 31st August jackets may be removed)
Permitted:
Suit or jacket with smart trousers, collared shirt, tie & appropriate footwear
Not permitted:
Jeans and Trainers
Cowdray Lounge & Dining Room
Informal dress: 0630hrs to 1800hrs weekdays, Friday evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Formal Dress applies from 1800hrs Monday to Thursday
All other Club Areas - Informal Dress at all times
Private Functions & Events
Members and non-members of the Club attending a private event with no specified dress code, may wear Informal Dress when using the Club’s conference and banqueting facilities.
| Permitted | Not Permitted |
|---|---|
| Cowdray Lounge and Dining Room: Handbags, slim laptops, tablets (on silent mode with no headphones) and mobile phones (not to be used for making calls) | Cowdray Lounge and Dining Room: Business papers, large laptops, overcoats, luggage, rucksacks, bulky briefcases, umbrellas and other bags. Business meetings are not to be conducted in the Cowdray Lounge. |
| Running Horse (when open): Slim laptop, briefcases, handbags, tablets (on silent mode with no headphones) and mobile phones (not to be used for making calls). | Running Horse (when open): Business papers, large laptops, overcoats, luggage, rucksacks, umbrellas and other bags. |
| Running Horse (outside opening hours): Laptops, tablets and mobile phones on silent mode. Briefcases and handbags allowed. Individual working permitted. Note: calls may be made. | Running Horse (outside opening hours): Overcoats, luggage, rucksacks, umbrellas and other bags. |
| The Library and Churchill Bar when not in use: Laptops, tablets and mobile phones on silent mode. Briefcases and handbags allowed. Note: calls may not be made. | The Library and Churchill Bar when not in use: Overcoats, luggage, rucksacks, umbrellas and other bags. |
| Business Suite: Briefcases, handbags, tablets, mobile phones and laptops. Note: Calls may be made in the area outside the Business Suite | Business Suite: Overcoats, luggage, rucksacks, umbrellas and other bags. |
Working, Meetings and Respecting the Club Environment
The Club recognises that members may occasionally need to work while at the Club. Individual working is permitted in the Business Suite, Library and, for short periods, the Running Horse, Churchill Bar and 601 Squadron Room, when these spaces are available.
The Dining Room remains a space primarily for dining and social interaction. Members may use phones and tablets discreetly at breakfast for reading, browsing and similar personal use, but working and charging of devices should take place in the designated areas elsewhere in the Club.
Small meetings and collaborative discussions may also take place in designated locations, while larger meetings should be held in the Business Suite or booked meeting rooms. Online meetings and calls should be conducted in appropriate areas, with the Club's acoustic pods providing the best sound privacy.
The Club's electronic device policy is designed to balance modern expectations with the character and atmosphere that members value. Members and guests are asked to use electronic devices thoughtfully and courteously, showing consideration for those around them and helping to maintain the welcoming environment that defines the Club.