Welcome to the Authors’ Club

Founded in 1891 to provide a place where writers could meet and talk, the Authors’ Club is one of Britain’s oldest literary institutions, and at the same time one of its most modern, inclusive and welcoming. Within the magnificent premises of the National Liberal Club in Whitehall, we provide a home from home for writers, editors, agents and all those professionally engaged with literature and the publishing industry.

The Club is a space where members can gather for informal drinks, dinner, and to socialise, work or study. Our monthly lunches provide a unique opportunity to hear acclaimed authors discuss their latest work within an intimate gathering – recent guest speakers have included Timothy Garton Ash, Linda Grant, Guy Gunaratne, Blake Morrison, Miranda Seymour and Anne Sebba. A lively programme of evening events includes readings, discussions and dinners. Recent speakers have included Andrey Kurkov, Leila Aboulela and Kim Sherwood.

The Club also supports the best in contemporary writing though its literary prizes: the Best First Novel Award and the Stanford Dolman Award for travel writing.

For further information, please contact the Authors’ Club on info@authorsclub.co.uk