Founded in 1868, the Club exists to provide a suitable place for meeting and fellowship between members and actively fosters an enhanced understanding and appreciation of public affairs, the Arts, good food and wine and appropriate sporting activities.

The Club offers all employees a vast array of amenities and benefits, all of which contribute to creating a warm, friendly and rewarding work environment. The fifth floor staff room is an area where staff can sit and relax during breaks. The area provides shower facilities, lockers, a shaded outdoor roof top venue and bike racks. Tea and coffee facilities, and well balanced staff meals are all complimentary. Other benefits include a loyalty recognition scheme, "Lightning Strike" awards, Employee of the Year, Team 87 Awards, Staff Wellness Program, staff social events, birthday acknowledgements, end of year bonus, uniforms including laundering of chef jackets, taxi vouchers after late shifts and an excellent work life balance.