Originally established as a gentlemen's club in 1858, it is open to all, having admitted women as full members since 1996.
A large house at 21 Queen Square, Bath, was leased as its headquarters and furnished using the fittings from the defunct York Club.
Its membership was drawn from the many retired and serving military officers living in and around Bath, as well as professionals, politicians including Members of Parliament, and landed gentry.
[8] Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Bath and County Club was famous for its lavish annual balls.
[1] In 1978, the members agreed to sell its extensive 18th century properties overlooking Queen Square, and use the funds to renovate the club's remaining premises facing Queen's Parade.