Army and Navy Club in City of London, Westminster

Un gran grupo de nosotros disfrutamos de la buena comida aquí temprano en la noche. La comida era del alto nivel habitual, y disfrutamos de un gran servicio y vinos finos. Siempre, servicio con una sonrisa.

This place, although working as a traditional could-not-be-more English club, can be visited as a museum of the Most Gracious Royal Army and Navy, God bless it please. One can appreciate the ridicule or the glorious aspect, with pictures on every wall reminding about every possible glorious fact. As for the hospitality aspect, it was as impeccable as a military parade.

The Rag is always a pleasure to visit. The food is great, the prices very reasonable, the staff extremely helpful and the other members are always friendly and great company.

The venue is lovely and unique but the staff unfortunately didn't have a clue about coeliac disease. Before going I was assured that I would be provided with a gluten free option. Family members checked for me too. On arrival I again reminded staff that I can't eat gluten as it makes me ill. I was given a pasta type dish a sort of dumpling. I asked 2 members of staff if it was g/f they both assured me it was. Then as I started to eat it a member of staff ran into the room shouting 'Put it down! Don't eat it'. Needless to say I wasn't impressed. I was then offered a plate of vegetables so they failed to provide me with a proper meal, more importantly the staff here need more training on allergies and how to communicate with guests. Someone could potentially die from mistakes like this. They need to understand this as a matter of urgency.

Four of us drove up from the south coast for a weekday lunch. Easy journey, parked in the basement, enjoyed a pre lunch drink followed by a delicious lunch in the Coffee Room served by friendly and attentive staff. Great value and a fine day out. Must do this more often!

First time visit as a member. Wonderful ambiance and history. Staff super friendly. Good food, especially the full English breakfast. Small rooms but very quiet for location and does the job

Well, everything that you'd expect from a St.James Club. Had a great G&T in the roof terrace. Followed by a cream tea luncheon in the Pall Mall Room.

First class service , food, ambience. Could not ask for more in London. Need to be a member or a guest, but totally worth visiting.

This is a very special members' club. Staff are excellent and facilities first class. The chef is Michelin standard and the food wonderful.

Stayed overnight to include an evening theatre trip. Had dinner in the Ribbon Bar freshly cooked food and great service. Overnight in a premier room which was excellent , good facilities and the cooked breakfast in the pall mall room really rounded off stay well. Staff throughout friendly and efficient will definitely stay again

Avec avoir montré patte blanche et prouvé que vous êtes membre du club ou que vous êtes militaires ou assimilés vous pourrez pénétrer. Bien penser à vous munir de votre plus belle cravate club et de votre costume. Au 3ème étage le bar est des plus sympas avec une belle terrasse. Service très agréable (merci Marion !) et rapide, prix tout à fait correct par rapport au lieu. Et une « petite restauration » préparé par un chef indien, le curry est un délice ! Pour la salle de restauration, on sent le poids des années et des traditions. Les tableaux aux murs sont magnifiques. Un service des plus prévenants avec une belle carte des plus variés.

I was taken to the Army & Navy club as a guest. My purpose was to view some medals which are displayed in the building. I found the club to be extremely comfortable and also found the staff to be very polite. The food (lunch) was nice and reasonably priced, considering where I was. I do hope to go back again some time in the future.

Reciprocal member and stayed three nights in total. Breakfast and dinner options were v good, rooms were a little tired but functional. Location was fantastic, pretty much everything u wanted to be in central London was within walking distance. Service from staff was good and thoroughly enjoyed the time spent there. My compliments to all.

Invited by a guest and his wife for lunch. We were on the first floor dining room. For a Friday night it was very quiet, which was good as one could actually carry out a conversation. The food was excellent. The scallops as well as the grouse were superb. Excellent wines and superb service.

Arrived for a three night stay during our honeymoon. Had a most wonderful stay, and when we found our booked room being slightly too small for two adults with suitcases, the staff promply upgrade us to a suite instead. We went to the club's Ribbon Bar for drinks and luncheon a few times, always a very pleasant and accommodating experience with superb service. Will return for my next London visit.

Had a five-night stay at the fabulous Army and Navy Club in the first week of July - having stayed at St James's Square before I knew the location was first class, so what really made this week memorable was the friendly, welcoming and obliging staff who looked after me all week. The Rag has excellent facilities in keeping with its 'private club' status. I particularly enjoyed the Ribbon Bar and Terrace on the third floor.

Attended a corporate function at the club. By Pall Mall standards, this is a brand-new building. It is immaculately kept and the staff are very pleasant. Dinner was good, well served, with excellent wine. If you can get there, try it.

... if you can get in. Get invited as a guest, be a reciprocal member of another club, attend a corporate event or some other way. The interior is well worth seeing, lots of memorabilia to look at, a nice bar, and clubbish rest-rooms. The food at corporate events is not very special. It plays a big role as part of the Pall Mall private club scene.

A group of us were invited to a splendid, mid week meal, at this grand, old club. We walked there to avoid the nightmare that is driving and parking in this city. Met by friendly, helpful staff who explained where we had to go upstairs. Initially we visited the cloakroom and toilets, which I found to be an experience in itself, with its mature decor and historical military like surroundings. Spacious, clean and tidy throughout the club. Annually, it seems to be quite costly to be a member. Our dining room, table, food and company was most enjoyable. Good service too. We were here for several hours and it was a privilege to be invited to this iconic club. A club for older clientele.

Quite surprised after all the great reviews as I wasn’t impressed at all. We attended a champagne tasting evening last night and other than the champagne nothing else really lived up to expectations in terms of a private members club. Terribly dated decor and toilets that would have been better placed in a church hall. The event was overpriced and there was a mistake with the dress code (which isn’t befitting of the venue I might add). Overall we had a nice evening but that was more due to the company than anything else.

Este es un club privado para oficiales británicos. Tendría que llamarlos o consultar la web para ver si califica para permanecer allí. Solía ​​estar abierto a los turistas estadounidenses, pero las reglas han cambiado. Es un club muy exclusivo con ciertos códigos de vestimenta.

We enjoyed a late lunch on the third floor on a Sunday afternoon. The club is steeped in history with lovely royal portraits all around. Lunch was very good. Staff was polite. We visited the impressive library which looks over the park. I even took a look at a queen room for a potential future stay when I am on my own in London. The room was cozy, clean with a spacious view over the park. Lovely old school club.

Fui invitado por un miembro, que vive en el país y considera que el club es muy conveniente cuando estás en la ciudad. . . Entonces, ¿qué más es nuevo? Te diré que también me parece muy conveniente cuando está en la ciudad, porque él y su esposa generalmente nos invitan a este lugar tan distinguido.

Debo declarar que soy un miembro de este Club.

Excellent furnishings, always enjoy a visit to a reciprocal club. My wife and I enjoyed a relaxing drink at their bar. We worth a visit.

Visited for a networking event in the Library! Step back in history- amazing paintings / Waterloo - Trafalgar etc - Medals galore- books concerning every battle you can imagine. Could have spent weeks in here.

Very fine dining this very old magnificent building. Surrounded by genuine paintings and silverware of a bygone era.Exellent service and cuisine

I am a member of the Rag and last visited in April. On Thursday last I returned for a quick visit after lunch at the House of Lords and I am very happy to report that Vesper Martini's and Club Port are as excellent as ever.

I have to admit that I'm a member of the Club, but this doesn't prevent me giving an impartial assessment of the main restaurant, known as the Coffee Room.

それは非常に優れた内装・施設・清潔さ、そして歴史と英国の誇りを十分に味わうことが出来ます　朝食は2500円程度でイングリッシュブレックファーストを頂きました　サーブは鮮やかでした

A colleague -- a long time member -- was so excited to take a group of us to his club. Frankly we had no idea and were hedging in order to go to more of a "hipster" resto on our expense accounts. The warning that ties were required only served to make us more hesitant.

Love it love it love it the 'Rag'is a private members club in Pall Mall is older than the Golden Fleece or roman eagle

There's plenty of other restaurant in the area that can learn a thing or two about delivering a dinning service for this place, such professional and attentive staff. I can't recommend this place enough .

I attended a meeting the decor and art work are amazing. We used one of the meeting rooms and as good as any venue. The staff were excellent too never seen a lunch laid out so quietly. The lunch was first class too.

Tuve la buena fortuna de última semana para asistir a un almuerzo para unos 70 funcionarios jubilados. Todo estaba magníficamente organizado, y el menú era perfecto. Los camareros eran todos inmigrantes recientes de la apariencia, pero no podría haber sido más eficiente, amable y servicial, nada era demasiado problema para ellos. Los directivos del Club son para felicitarles por el logro de un nivel de calidad tan alto en todos los aspectos. Fue una experiencia excelente y muy agradable.

Barcelona se acerca la última fue invitado a un miembro de este prestigioso estrictamente sólo extremadamente Club en el corazón de Londres. Está situado céntricamente en Pall Mall a sólo unos metros de la famosa Emporium. . . Tienda de pesca. Farlows . Está al cruzar la calle de la Reforma Club donde Phileas Fogg y su valet francés recientemente contratado Passepartout salir alrededor del mundo en una apuesta. Es una pelota de cricket de centinela de piedra del directo permanente fuera de la calle James y a la vuelta de la esquina de la gran Cerradura Hatters & Co y responsables de zapatos. . Vestíbulo.

We celebrated a birthday in a private room at the Army & Navy Club. The service was outstanding and the food was superb. Salmon to start, perfect beef wellington with pomme Anna and crunchy vegetables. Cheesecake to finish. All washed down with plenty of excellent wine. Altogether an excellent venue, with excellent service and food.

Very good accomodation withcomfortable rooms, good food in a good location, friendly, helpful staff.

Well situated for Westminster. Comfortable bedrooms. . Well cooked breakfast available. Efficient staff and good bat facilities. Clean warm bedroom

Staff professional and welcoming in both email correspondence and on the day of our visit. We took lunch in the Ribbon Bar when again we were met with helpful and courteous staff. The food was excellent and the choice of house Sauvignon Blanc white wine was excellent value for money. From this experience we shall definitely be taking up membership of this Club.

The bedrooms are not of 5 Star quality (nor is the price of them anywhere close to 5 Star prices!). You get a good clean room with a decent, if basic, bathroom and the restaurant is very good as is the less formal Ribbon Bar.What makes the place is the staff who are hugely friendly and welcoming to a man (or woman!). You'd have little chance of finding somewhere else that offers this value in a prime West End location.

situated in PallMall this club is ideal for meeting in central London. Private members club initially set up for officers of the Army and Navy it has now opened its doors to other people for membership. The setting is grand with all the halls, room and stairs covered in interesting art pieces many original. The bar at the top of the building which has a terrace is more informal and you can get food also. There is a more formal bar and dining room with interesting choice of food. The only menu with price on it is given to the member! The bar prices are good with house bubbly 37.00 great for central London. There are a number of other function rooms which can be hired out. Great, venue, great food and historical surroundings

Great location, excellent service and food, good rooms with good facilities. For a slice of the old days in the middle of London, this is the place.

Going to the Army & Navy club for a photo exhibition of Chindits and Burma Star Veterans from the 2 WW , arriving well received by Concierge to reception great lunch viewed exhibition afternoon tea a wonderful afternoon sympathetic staff as we had 5 X 94 Year olds with the party well done the Rag .

Best location for hitting the best historical sites on foot and/around Westminster. The new Ribbon Lounge is a hit, the food is very good in a less formal atmosphere.

Excellent location right at St James's Square, good service, good food, reasonable prices. Ideal for business lunches.

Stayed here eaten here had lunch dinner been to meetingsEvery visit is impressiveFood great price reasonableJoin Visit admire its great

Excellent location at the SW corner of St James Square, only a few minutes walk from Piccadilly. Beautiful building encompassing so much history. Fantastic staff. Lunch on the terrace in the ribbon bar was fabulous, lovely fresh food and reasonably priced drinks. I didn't experience the afternoon tea but that looked exceptional. Next time I venture to London I'll be staying there!

This is such a lovely place to stay for a night or two! Great attention to detail, lovely surroundings and friendly staff. We ate in the Ribbons bar, which was great. The continental breakfast, is lovely and there is good choice.

This building was re-built to modern specifications so has all the mod cons you'd expect. The bedrooms are clean and functional and the one we had was quite small. The public spaces are well designed and beautifully decorated. We were given a tour by a charming member of staff and appreciate that this is a great venue for any special gathering.

A rare piece of history, the human environment too. Both the design and surroundings as well as the people you meet in the bar and drawing room remind you of the great old days of the empire that ruled the world – and I mean it in a positive sense. Its like being invited to Victorian gathering.But its a bit outdated. The design in the common areas could use a renovation, and the accommodation is pushing 2-3 stars level. The rooms could use a major upgrade. Still, its an worthwhile experience.

I attended a business dinner last night at the Army and Navy Club (or 'The Rag' as it is commonly referred to) which is easily found on Pall Mall. As expected, it is in keeping with many of the other Clubs in this vicinity (the RAC is just across the Mall) but with a strong Military flavour. The staff were excellent as was the quality of the food which we enjoyed in the impressive surrounds in the Library.Not something one can enjoy without being invited by a member but should such an invitation come your way then it's well worth accepting!

Tremendous place to luxuriate but limited access for non-members. It seems very unfair to say it is a typical Pall Mall Club but that's what goes on in Pall Mall and St James.Very. Good food and wines. Beautifully kept surroundings and a world class location.They have a stuffed Penguin returned from the Antarctic by Surgeon Commander Levick who was with Scott. Worth seeing this by the stairway on the second floor.

This is on our radar for future meetings The lunch was tasty and plenty on the plate, one of the guests was a person who thought the whole experience was something he'll be telling the folks back home. You can skip the tour and walk around on your own, but I highly recommend it.

Through a friend i had the opportunity to stay at the Army and Navy Club on Pall Mall. The hotel itself is a haven for history with many paintings dotted around and specific historical rooms which relate to the likes of Nelson and Wellington, which i have to say are very interesting to see and read about. The decor in the hotel is slightly dated which also runs into the rooms.The rooms however were very clean and tidy so no complaints there. The breakfast is continental with an option to have a full English breakfast for a supplement. There is also a dress code for breakfast so its worth checking this out before your arrival. The breakfast when they finally brought it out (Chef Shortage) was hot and worth the small supplement so don't hesitate to upgrade if you are feeling hungry. The location which i have put as the title of my review has to be the main selling point for me because it is smack bang in the middle of the London action. Overall summary, would not be my first choice of hotel but had a lovely stay in the Capital for a couple of nights packing in as much as possible.

On a recent visit to London one of my clients organised a business meeting at this club where we also had lunch and stayed on for drinks… It was very quiet room, well spaced and the furniture was comfortable. The lunch was tasty and plenty on the plate, one of the guests was an american who thought the whole experience was something he'll be telling the folks back home. This is on our radar for future meetings

An unexpected invitation led us here for dinner, which turned out to be excellent, as would be anticipated in a club with such a high reputation. The quality of food and service was first class and the surroundings certainly added to that.

My wife and I were going to the theatre and wanted a good meal beforehand.The service is second to none and the food (steak in our case) was divine. The range of wines is superb. If you get the chance to eat here you should do so-its a real treat-particularly with the views over St James's Square from the dining room window.

友人の招待で訪問。夕食を御馳走になる。日英両帝国海軍の話や、現在の中国海軍の台頭の話などで盛り上がるには素晴らしい場所。勿論、友人がいなければ私などが訪れられない場所。それでも、いやそれだけに素晴らしい経験であった。

Great location on Pall Mall overlooking James sqHosted a business meet here in a private roomThen had lunchGreat food atmosphere service and ambiance

Having joined The Rag to stay during the week, my wife and I find we use the facilities much more at the weekend. Ideally situated for most of the major shopping and west end attractions a short walk to the underground make it convenient for also exploring further afield. The outdoor eating drinking area attached to the ribbon bar is a great addition. Food I the main restaurants is very well executed and good value. Finally the friendly and welcoming staff make this an ideal venue for those lucky enough to belong or use the facilities on a reciprocal basis.

The Army and Navy Club is right in the middle of town. Apart from it's own members it has quite a few reciprocal memberships.The accommodation has been modernised and new air conditioning has been finished. All rooms are comfortable and there are various grades. They tend to be cheaper at weekends.Food has improved over the last couple of years and really good wine.Staff service is second to none

Stayed for two nights with family, usually stay in the RAF club but due to lack of rooms there we stayed at the Army Navy club. The clubs appearance is nice, reception and door staff are friendly enough and the main rooms are decorated to a nice standard. The rooms are poorer than what you would expect for a club with the price tag that they come with. They are small, and sparsely decorated, the facilities in the rooms are fine but I wouldn't say they are a high standard. The kettle had to be boiled on the floor due to lack of plugs. Dressing gowns are at a charge, as is a full English breakfast. These might seem like small annoyances but for the price of the rooms you would expect more. The cleaning staff were lovely and cleaned rooms to a high standard. Breakfast staff are also nice, although the head waitress was asking some people to go and change because of the dress code and others seemed to walk in fine. One of our party had a long sleeve shirt which had the cuffs turned up once and he was asked to turn them down whilst we saw two other men walk in from other parties in short sleeve shirts. A dress code is fine, although it should be used against everyone not just some guests. The club is in a great location but wouldn't tempt me to stay again, as I say the RAF club has a much nicer feel, much friendlier staff and you get a lot more for your money, stay there if you can!

My family and I stayed at the Club for five nights this week, departing this morning. As the title of the review indicates, St James Square is a great venue, with many things within a 15 minute walk: Piccadilly, Buck House, the theatre district, Trafalgar Square, just to name a few; and, of course, the Tube.I'd suggest the Club would be best for singles or, if one's spouse is adventurous, couples. The rooms were last renovated when the Club was rebuilt in the 60s, and much of the furnishings within them wouldn't have been out of place in the 30s. Normally, the term 'large room' is an oxymoron in Europe, and that is quite the case here. Space is modest and it is difficult to find a place for one's empty luggage; movement likely will require a few contortions. The A/C works wonderfully well.Staff are very accommodating. The public rooms are nice, as is breakfast (included), but there is a dress code, albeit more relaxed in the summer. Young children are tolerated rather than welcome (at least by the members themselves), but, in fairness, it is a club, not a hotel. I had the good fortune to be here on the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo and they had a fine Black Tie/Mess Dress event, plus celebrations in the Square itself.On balance, I'd likely stay again if I were solo, but not with my family, which is much the same as I'd do in the States at the Army & Navy Club in DC or any clubs in Philadelphia or New York City, for example.

As a member I frequent the club often but this was a special event superbly laid on by the East India Clubthe RAG etcAn absolutely amazing event held in St James squarePeriod costume dressed as soldiers thespians clowns an Army band and beautiful marquees With the added benefit of afternoon tea and a champagne bar at reasonable ( though not 1815!)PricesThe scene was set for the Princess Royal to arrive at 5.20pm on the dot to receive Napoleons standards with top mounted gold Eagles from the battlefield delivered by Post Chace from BroadstairsWith the horse mounted dragoon guards as escortWith a superb collection of Military brass it was a real scene setterThey bearers told us if the great Victory by Wellington and Bloucher of Napoleon The tyranny would end!!The crowd greeted the Orince regent on the balcony of the East India club to Union Jack waving and cheersThe Prince Royal unveiled the memorising to applauseA great afternoon by the St James square clubs

Just returned from lunch at the "Rag" and the food pricing service and ambiance of old world values is superbly sublimeMembership is worth every penny if you can get in

She and I met friends at The Rag aka A&N for extended morning coffees. The Rag seems from our restricted experience a pretty good average British/colonial club setting, though in a fantastic neighbourhood and address. No sugar available with the coffee machine and one chair leg not working as the castor wheel had fallen out

The food at the Army & Navy generally is very good, but the portion sizes in the Ribbon Bar may raise an eyebrow. Just paid £15 for the smallest burger I have ever seen. The tomato garnish is bigger than the beef pattie.

Having not eaten here for quite some time, today's invitation from a club member proved quite a pleasant surprise. From being pretty good on previous visits, chef Paul Elliott has really put this into a different league. The food is wonderfully presented and the winter roast fillet of pork with Armangac jus was a visual as well as a gustatory delight. The dessert of Grand Marnier creme brulee with a peach and schapps sorbet was a great combination and another work of art on the plate. A golden abd delicious sauternes and friendly efficient service completed a very memorable and enjoyable lunch.

It was some years since I had visited the Rag. This time not the restaurant, but a private function. The porters were helpful and pleasant. Not enough coat hangers for a large number of people attending a function, had to fold and shove my coat on a shelf, but the ladies room was immaculate to start and finish, I like that. The function room is lovely and there were plenty of staff on hand offering drinks. Lunch was tasty but the main course plates were cold which is a bête noir for me. Hot food on cold plates? Nonono. I groaned and others on the same table commented negatively too. This is an old school type place and I am surprised that something so basic was wrong, typical guests would be people who would expect the basics to be right.Our waitress had a face like thunder and when one guest asked for more sauce on her main course, the woman just ignored her. It was quite fascinating, she definitely heard, she just walked on. I also had beans served into my lap by one of the waiters as did others on the table, indeed. I could do silver service better than the people serving our table. Service was disappointing considering there were plenty of staff.The pudding looked lovely and tasted good too, that cheered me.Overall I enjoyed the meal but some attention to detail and staff training on how to do silver service would make things better and tell the chef to ensure the plate warmer is turned on early.

Excellent lunch on the terrace. Staff very attentive. Quick service and highly recommended.Terrace is definitely a great addition !I encourage anyone considering membership to do so and use the facilities.

continental breakfast is included in the price of the room; English breakfast costs a little extra. Extremely friendly and helpful staff and waiters; formal atmosphere, but that changes from your ordinary day to day shorts restaurants:-) Very nice location and I can also recommend becoming a member of the club and stay in the hotel: the room are air conditioned, have all amenities needed and for London offer a very attractive rate. Recommended!!!

Organised a mess-style function here at very short notice, and it was extremely impressive. From the dedicated organisation from Emily and her colleagues, to the excellent staff on the night, and the bar manager looking after us afterwards. Great quality food, very good wine and house port, and very clean and well appointed surroundings with lots of character, yet reasonably priced. Perfect for military or civilian functions alike. Would definitely recommend.

You can lunch here in various rooms and bars - and the private function is always superbly managed: but dinner overlooking St James' Square in that wonderful, traditional, so well-appointed dining room takes a lot of beating. The food is always good and the service is discreet and with style.

As a member of the Army Navy Club Washington DC, I was able to make reservations for weekend to stay at this lovely private club just off St James Square in London. Great location, within easy walking distance from the Piccadilly Circus stop, easy walk to St James Park, Buckingham Palace and centrally located for many of the other attractions (too many to list). Check in was a breeze, room was clean, well maintained. Bar/restaurant on premises, though we opted to go out for our meals. Would definitely stay at this facility again, excellent value for the money.

I made reservations through a reciprocal aggreement with another Club.The stately atmosphere was perfect for a meeting I hosted with UK colleagues. The meal was terrific and very reasobaly priced. The loaction is great; close to many tourist sites as well as important government and business institutions.I have dinner and drinks there whenever I am in London.

This is a private member's club and the members get the highest standard in dining and accommodation in central London. To put it bluntly most of us won't get the opportunity to join but you may get an invite. The membership shouldn't be surprising - mostly military and this is reportedly one of the best and most exclusive clubs in London. There is a dress code and jacket and tie are required. The Restaurant is a fabulous panelled room complete with imposing paintings of great military figures and would look completely at home in any stately home. The menu has a excellent selection to offer and it all looks and tastes fantastic. Service is superb and the staff are helpful and courteous. All in all this is a fantastic experience and not to be overlooked.