The following is a list of notable gentlemen's clubs in the United States. Many of these clubs, but not all, admit women.
The traditional gentlemen's club originated in London (in particular the St. James's area, sometimes referred to as "Clubland") in the 18th century as a successor to coffeehouses. Today, these clubs also continue to operate in the United States, where most major cities have at least one such club. Gentlemen's clubs are most prevalent, however, in older cities on the East Coast. New York City has more prominent gentlemen's clubs than any other American city. Many American clubs have reciprocal relationships with the older clubs in London, with each other, and with other clubs around the world.
Because the term "gentleman's club" often is used in the United States to refer euphemistically to strip clubs, gentlemen's clubs often are referred to as "men's club" or a "city club" (as opposed to country club) or simply as "private clubs". For other meanings and nuances of the word, see club.
List of notable traditional gentlemen's clubs in the United States
The Lotos Club of New York
Georgia
- Memphis
- The University Club (1907)
- The Racquet Club
Defunct or merged clubs
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