United Club, 1848, Jersey
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United Club, 1848, Jersey

A private members’ club overlooking the Royal Square, in the heart of St Helier since 1848.

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Royal Square, St Helier 49.1838° N, 2.1063° W

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Lunch is served Monday to Friday

The Club · Est. 1848

A haven of tranquillity in the heart of town.

Our beautiful building has a rich history, and the Club has called the Royal Square home since 1848. Founded as a gentlemen’s club, today it welcomes ladies and gentlemen alike to meet friends, network, lunch, or simply relax and read the paper with a coffee.

Whether you are looking for a quiet corner to read, a space to work or a lively social evening, our elegant and comfortable rooms are made for both relaxation and productivity. There is high speed Wi-Fi and comfortable seating in the Long Room, private meeting rooms, the new Heavey Room for working, and a beautiful balcony overlooking the Royal Square.

Our members are the heart of our Club. We look forward to welcoming you, and to helping you make the most of your time with us.

Founded
1848
Overlooking
The Royal Square
Open
Monday to Friday
Throughout
High speed Wi-Fi

Dress code

Historically the United Club had a strict dress code of jacket and tie. It has been relaxed in recent years to reflect modern working practices. Today we ask members to avoid white trainers, flip-flops, baseball caps and ripped denim. Gentlemen should wear a collared shirt or a polo shirt.

Members sharing a bottle of champagne beside the fireplace
A member reading the paper with a coffee in a green leather wing chair

Inside the Club

Elegant rooms for every hour of the day.

Designed for relaxation and for getting things done, from the first coffee of the morning to a glass of something good in the afternoon.

  • Lunch and a glass of rosé on the balcony above the Royal Square

    Lunch on the balcony

    In the warmer months our balcony above the Royal Square is the place for sunshine, lunch and a little people watching.

  • Members in conversation on the green leather sofas

    Good company

    Meet friends, make introductions and network in rooms made for long conversations.

  • The Heavey Room, with green leather chairs and framed club cartoons

    A place to work

    The Heavey Room, our new co-working space, is free to members for emails, calls and meetings. See the room

  • A beer poured at the Club bar

    At the bar

    A cold beer after work, a glass of wine before lunch, all at member rates.

  • A cappuccino served on the balcony

    Coffee all day

    Coffee and drinks are served throughout the day, with member rates at our recently refurbished bar.

  • Need a room for a meeting?

    See both rooms side by side and book in a few taps.

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New for 2026 · The Heavey Room

Your office, on the Royal Square.

The old snooker room has been reborn as the Heavey Room: a co-working space for members by day, and a room for talks, meetings and private events by night.

Bring a laptop, take a call in a wing chair by the fire, or spread out at the partners’ desk. Coffee and lunch are a few steps away, and the rest of the Club is yours when the work is done.

The room is named after one of our own: Yvonne Heavey, a Club member and a Jersey playwright. Members chose the name by ballot.

The Heavey Room: a partners’ desk, green leather chairs, tartan carpet and a large screen
A green leather wing chair beside the fireplace in the Heavey Room
Two wing chairs by the window, with throws and velvet cushions
For members
Free of charge
Connected
Fast Wi-Fi
Presenting
Large screen and projector
By night
Talks and private events
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Dining

Cooked fresh, every day, on the premises.

Our chef prepares every meal in the Club’s own kitchen, so the quality and taste are always the best they can be. We serve lunch to members and their guests, with coffee and drinks throughout the day.

Members enjoy discounted rates on drinks and on hot and cold snacks at the bar. Larger lunch parties and dinner parties can be arranged in advance.

Marcin Dubel

Executive Chef

A chicken wrap with chips, a glass of red wine and a Yorkshire pudding lunch on white linen
Today’s lunch chalked up on the board at the Club

The United Club

This week, Chef Marcin proposes

  1. MondayCrispy fried chicken strips, crunchy salad, ginger/lime dressing, and chips.
  2. TuesdayBraised pork steak, sautéed potatoes, market vegetables, red cabbage.
  3. WednesdayBeef and mushroom pie, creamy mashed potatoes, root vegetables.
  4. ThursdayLamb curry, basmati rice, mango chutney, lime.
  5. FridayFried sea bass, new potatoes, seasonal vegetables, salsa verde/lemon.

Lunch is served to members and their guests. Larger parties by prior arrangement.

Heritage

A building older than the Club itself.

The story of our home on the Royal Square begins with a corn market in 1669, almost two centuries before the Club was founded.

The United Club on the Royal Square, St Helier, with its flower-lined balcony and blue awning
The Club on the Royal Square. The Long Room and balcony are on the first floor.
The Club’s honours board of Presidents, Vice-Presidents and officers
The honours board of the Club’s officers.

  1. 1669

    A corn market, and a house above it

    Suzanne Dumaresq, Dame de La Haule, was given permission to build the Halle à blé corn market at her own expense, in exchange for the right to build her own town house above.

  2. 1672

    The Long Room

    The building was completed, and a large room known as the Long Room was later let out for public meetings.

  3. 1787

    A preacher, and a stage

    John Wesley preached here, and the building was used to stage some of Jersey’s first theatrical performances.

  4. 1831

    The arches are hidden

    The building was more modest than it is today, but it already had the ground floor extension that hides the old corn market arches.

  5. 1848

    The United Club is founded

    The Club was established as a gentlemen’s club, a tranquil retreat in the heart of St Helier.

  6. 1932

    A home of its own

    The Club took over the premises, buying the property at the most reasonable price of £4,000, an amount raised by debentures at 2½ per cent.

  7. 2020

    Ladies welcome

    Members voted to welcome ladies as members, on the same terms as gentlemen.

  8. 2026

    The Heavey Room

    The old snooker room reopened as the Heavey Room, a co-working space by day and a venue for meetings and events by night. It is named after Yvonne Heavey, a Club member and Jersey playwright, whose name members chose by ballot.

  9. Today

    Ours, from the ground floor up

    Today the Club owns the whole building. The ground floor, once the office of the Superintendent Registrar, is let and is now home to a women’s health studio. The first floor is the heart of the Club, where the Long Room and the bar open onto our balcony above the Royal Square. The second holds the Heavey Room, the Corner Room, the Board Room and the kitchen, and the third houses the Club’s offices.

Meeting rooms

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The Corner Room seats four to six; the Board Room seats eight around a conference table, with a TV for presentations. Both are free to members, bookable Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.

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Only the Club office sees your details. Other members simply see the room as reserved.

What’s On

Long lunches, good company and the seasons in between.

From dinners and drinks parties to themed gatherings, live music and charity fundraisers, our events are designed to bring members together throughout the year.

  1. Charlie Walker Talk

    Tuesday 13 October, evening

  2. Battle of Trafalgar Dinner

    Wednesday 21 October

  3. Prospective Members Drinks

    Friday 30 October

  4. Christmas Lunches

    Wed 9Thu 10Fri 11Wed 16Thu 17Fri 18

  5. Christmas Dinner

    Saturday 19 December

Booking details for each event are sent in our regular members’ emails.

A tray of canapés carried through the Club at a drinks party
Canapés, fresh from the Club kitchen.

Venue hire

A unique setting for your next occasion.

The Long Room is perfect for sit-down dinners and drinks receptions, and in the summer months the balcony above the Royal Square is an idyllic outdoor space for your guests.

Our chef prepares every dish on the premises and will tailor the menu to your event, from a full three-course meal to a selection of canapés. We can help with lighting, decor, music and entertainment too. Private hire is available throughout the year.

The Club Secretary

01534 735940

enquiries@unitedclubjersey.com

The Chief Steward, the Bar

01534 720010

Canapés prepared in the Club kitchen

Reciprocity

Your membership travels with you.

Members enjoy reciprocal arrangements with first-class clubs around the world, with excellent dining and accommodation while you travel. Contact the Club Secretary for a full list and to plan your next visit.

Channel Islands

Ireland

United Kingdom

Netherlands

Pakistan

South Africa

Singapore

Thailand

Australia

New Zealand

Caribbean

United States

Drag to turn the globe. Choose a club to fly there.

The Committee and Team

The people who look after the Club.

The Committee

  • Christopher Dobbing

    President

    Mr Christopher Dobbing

    president@unitedclubjersey.com

  • Simon Voisin

    Vice-President

    Mr Simon Voisin

    vp@unitedclubjersey.com

  • Nicholas Bettany

    Honorary Treasurer

    Mr Nicholas Bettany

    treasurer@unitedclubjersey.com

  • Georgina Scarles

    Honorary Secretary

    Ms Georgina Scarles

    secretary@unitedclubjersey.com

  • Nigel Smith

    Committee Member

    Mr Nigel Smith

  • Robert Christensen

    Committee Member

    Jurat Robert Christensen MBE

  • The United Club emblem

    Committee Member

    Charles Edwards

  • The United Club emblem

    Committee Member

    Virginia Player

Club staff

  • Piotr Niziolek

    Club Manager

    Piotr Niziolek

    manager@unitedclubjersey.com

  • Alta Grundlingh

    Marketing, Events and Membership Manager

    Alta Grundlingh

    office@unitedclubjersey.com

  • Marcin Dubel

    Executive Chef

    Marcin Dubel

Membership

Join the United Club.

Joining is straightforward, though as a private members’ club, membership must be applied for. Members become part of a vibrant community who value relaxation, networking and good company.

  1. Find your proposersYou need to be proposed by two current members who have been members for at least one year.
  2. Meet the CommitteeYou will also be introduced to a current member of the Committee.
  3. ApplyApplication forms are available from the Club Secretary, or you can download one here.
Download the application form (PDF)

Questions about joining? Call 01534 735940 or email office@unitedclubjersey.com