Tattersall's Club

What Tattersall's Club does

Tattersall's Club is a private members' club founded in 1865 in Brisbane, Australia, operating from a heritage-listed 1926 Art Deco building at 215 Queen Street in the CBD. The club serves more than 5,000 members across multiple personas, including business professionals, members under 35 (Colts), wellness users, and wedding/event clients, with a portfolio spanning five dining venues (The Conservatory, Members' Dining Room, Healy Room, Members' Bar, The Wine Room), 14 boutique accommodation rooms, a Health & Wellness Centre with a 25-metre heated indoor pool, and versatile function spaces hosting 12 to 330 guests. It also operates Tattersall's Racing Club, which runs four annual race meetings at Doomben and Eagle Farm, and oversees the adjacent Tattersall's Arcade retail precinct.

The core technology is physical and operational rather than digital: a heritage-listed facility combined with modernized function rooms, F&B infrastructure, and a member portal login. The club does not have a public mobile app and discloses no AI/ML capabilities, integrations, or API surface. Marketing is delivered through its own website, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, the Tattler magazine, and email newsletters, with acquisition driven by referrals, networking, and the Colts Committee's outreach to younger members.

Revenue is generated across five streams: recurring membership subscriptions (annual billing, pricing not publicly disclosed), food and beverage across multiple venues, professional-services-style events and function bookings (including weddings, which won ABIA Best Club Venue QLD 2025), 14-room boutique accommodation, and Racing Club race-day events with corporate hospitality. The club also earns ancillary income from Tattersall's Arcade retail tenancies beneath the building. Pricing is non-transparent; membership rates are available only on enquiry. The organization is governed by an elected member Committee (2020 leadership: President Michael Paramor AM, Vice President Stuart Waddington, Treasurer Paul Williams), operates on a not-for-profit-style membership model with no disclosed parent company, PE/VC backing, or public listing, and is licensed under Queensland Liquor Licence No. 209425.

Name

Tattersall's Club

Legal name

Tattersalls Club

Website

https://tattersallsclub.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1865

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tattersall's Club is a 160-year-old Brisbane CBD private members' club serving 5,000+ members with dining, 14-room accommodation, wellness, weddings, racing, and interest-group networking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Club Services

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Alcohol Subscription Clubs & Membership Retail (CRANAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lounge Bars & Hotel Bars (THAFAEAI), Cocktail Bars & Lounges (CRANACAD), Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA)

Keywords

• Private membership club
• Hospitality services
• Event venue hire
• Fine dining club
• Wellness and fitness

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees providing access to club facilities, dining, accommodation, health and wellness center, and interest group participation
2. Food & Beverage: Revenue from multiple dining venues including Members' Dining Room, Members' Bar, Healy Room, The Conservatory, and The Wine Room. The club's wine list was awarded the prestigious Three Glass Rating at the 2014 Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards.
3. Events & Functions: Hosting of corporate events, private functions, weddings, and race day events across versatile function spaces including the Grand Ballroom, Templeton Room, Holdway Room, Williams Room, and various private dining rooms
4. Accommodation: 14 luxurious rooms featuring handcrafted timber furniture available to members and function guests
5. Racing Club Events: Hosting of race meetings at Doomben and Eagle Farm race courses, including corporate suites, group bookings, and Fashions on the Field competitions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tattersall's Club is Brisbane's premier private membership club offering exclusive access to multiple dining venues, 14 boutique accommodation rooms, a Health & Wellness Centre with heated pool and fitness facilities, and versatile function spaces for events and weddings. The club also operates a Racing Club hosting four annual race meetings at Doomben and Eagle Farm, alongside a retail arcade and over 15 member interest groups.

Product overview

Tattersall's Club is Brisbane's premier private membership club established in 1865, offering a comprehensive portfolio of hospitality and leisure services. The core offering centers on exclusive membership providing access to multiple dining venues (The Conservatory, Members' Dining Room, Healy Room), boutique accommodation (14 rooms), a Health & Wellness Centre with pool and fitness facilities, and diverse function spaces for events. The Club also operates a Racing Club with annual race meetings and manages Tattersall's Arcade retail precinct. Members can join various Interest Groups spanning sports (Golf, Tennis, Cricket, Bowls, Rowing, Cycling), social activities (Wine, Classic Film, Walking, Motorcycle, Shooting), and professional networking (Colts for members under 35). Function capabilities span intimate board meetings to grand events for up to 330 guests, with weddings being a flagship service (ABIA Best Club Venue QLD 2025 winner).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Membership Exclusive private membership club offering access to dining, accommodation, health & wellness facilities, events, and networking opportunities for over 5,000 members.
• Club Dining Multiple dining venues including The Conservatory, Members' Dining Room, Healy Room, and The Mixing Room, offering sumptuous meals with fresh local and seasonal ingredients paired with award-winning wine.
• Boutique Accommodation Boutique selection of 14 luxurious rooms featuring handcrafted timber furniture and stylish design, located in the heart of Brisbane's CBD.
• Health & Wellness Centre State-of-the-art fitness facility including modern equipment, personal trainers, fitness classes, customised exercise programs, and a 25-metre four-lane heated indoor swimming pool with holistic training programmes.
• Functions and Events Comprehensive event services for weddings, corporate events, private functions, and special occasions with versatile function spaces accommodating groups from 12 to 330 guests.
• Tattersall's Racing Club Integral part of the Queensland racing industry since 1865, hosting four annual race meetings with live racing, corporate hospitality, fashion events, and live music at Doomben and Eagle Farm race courses.
• Tattersall's Arcade Prestigious shopping precinct located beneath the Club building, renowned as one of Brisbane's oldest and most prestigious retail locations.
• Member Interest Groups Various member interest groups including Cycling, Golf, Tennis, Cricket, Bowls, Rowing, Snooker, Wine, Classic Film, Walking, Motorcycle, Shooting, Heritage, Colts (young members), and Motorman's (automotive) clubs.
• Weddings Award-winning wedding venue offering versatile function spaces for ceremonies, receptions, and accommodation, with complimentary wedding night stay for newlyweds.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Eureka StudsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors of Tattersall's Racing Club, supporting race meetings and events at Doomben and Eagle Farm race courses.
• E S ProductionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Tattersall's Racing Club contributing to the racing event program and hospitality experiences.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Athenaeum Club: Long-standing private members' club in Melbourne offering dining, accommodation, function venues, and library/bar amenities. Comparable business model, premium positioning, and broad lifestyle offering to Tattersall's Club, though operating in Victoria rather than Queensland.
• The Melbourne Club: One of Australia's oldest and most prestigious private members' clubs, established 1838, offering fine dining, accommodation, and networking for senior business and professional members. Closely comparable to Tattersall's Club on heritage positioning, member profile, and operating model.
• The Queensland Club: Long-established private business and dining club in Brisbane CBD, directly comparable to Tattersall's Club in offering (membership, dining, function rooms, accommodation) and target market (Brisbane executives and professionals). Direct head-to-head competitor for the same member pool.
• The Weld Club: Historic Perth-based private members' club with dining, accommodation, function rooms, and reciprocal club arrangements. Closely comparable to Tattersall's Club on offering mix and prestige positioning, with a similar heritage-led identity.
• The Australian Club: Private members' club with locations in Sydney and Melbourne, offering dining, accommodation, libraries, and business networking. Comparable to Tattersall's Club on subscription model, executive clientele, and tradition-rich positioning, though operating across multiple east-coast cities.
• Union Club Hotel Sydney: Sydney's leading private members' club offering dining, accommodation, function spaces, and business networking. Comparable subscription model, executive clientele, and reciprocal-club network participation alongside Tattersall's Club.
• Brisbane Club: Heritage private club in Brisbane CBD providing membership, dining, accommodation, and event hosting. Closest direct competitor to Tattersall's Club within the same city and same member demographic, with overlapping function venue offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Soho House: Global private members' club operator offering dining, accommodation, wellness, events, and workspaces across multiple cities. While much larger and more lifestyle/casual in positioning than Tattersall's Club, it competes for the same high-income professional member seeking a curated social environment.
• Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ): Large Queensland membership organization offering club-style services, dining, functions, and travel benefits. Comparable subscription-membership model and Queensland footprint, but materially broader (mobility/insurance/roadside) than Tattersall's boutique lifestyle offering.

Regional players

• Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS): Queensland private members' club offering dining, function venues, sailing activities, and reciprocal club arrangements. Comparable subscription model and Brisbane-area presence, with a more activity-focused (sailing) anchor than Tattersall's Club's business/networking anchor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TattersallsClubBrisbane
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/6412399
• Instagraminstagram.com/tattersallsclubbrisbane

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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