The City Club of Baton Rouge is a home away from home for Baton Rouge's downtown community, a place where diverse minds come together to build connections and thrive in an energetic and engaging environment that fosters creativity and collaboration. We invite you to become a part of the City Club for business and entertaining. Our Members and guests enjoy a business-conducive environment, geared to Members who want to connect with business leaders, entertain socially or for business, and develop professional and personal enrichment. Additionally, we would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge our Members for your continued support. We are thankful and committed to safely serving our Members their families and guests today, and every day!
Upcoming happenings…
❖ THURSDAY, APRIL 18 - Opéra Louisiane's Cocktails with Kathryn
We'll have a special guest performance by Hannah Ludwig, who will play Rosina in our May 3 & 5 performances of ‘The Barber of Seville.’ Don't miss this special sneak peek performance. Join Kathryn Frady, General Director & CEO at 5:00pm (City Club of Baton Rouge) to find out more about what's happening at Opéra Louisiane, while drinking cocktails and tasting delicious small bite selections. This Event Is Open To The Entire City Club Membership! >>> TICKETS & EVENT INFORMATION
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❖ SATURDAY, APRIL 20 - C-4 (CITY CLUB COCKTAIL CLUB)
C4 PRESENTS: SUGARFIELD SPIRITS DISTILLERY TOUR. Space is Limited - Transportation will be provided to and from Sugarfield Spirits Distillery. C4 members will meet at the club to have hors d'oeuvres and cocktails before travelling by bus to Gonzalez to learn the creative process behind Sugarfield’s Spirits, Ciders, and Wine. Event open to ALL CCBR members & guests. Reservations Are Required. >>>DETAILS & LEARN MORE
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❖ FRIDAY, APRIL 26 - FReNCH 75 Cocktail night with Renowned author JOHN MAXWELL HAMILTON
Clubwide Event - Shake hands! Clink glasses! Join City Club Cocktail Club & LSU Press Presents: Renowned author JOHN MAXWELL HAMILTON and his book ‘THE FRENCH 75’. Attendees will receive a complimentary signed copy of 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒉 75 (𝑰𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒄 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑶𝒓𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔), a bookmark with recipe for the ‘CityClub 75’ enjoying Small Bites and a Cocktail Tasting. Hear how Hamilton tracks down the many lives of this protean cocktail and explores the kaleidoscopic variety of the French 75 over the years and across continents. Reservations Are Required. Event open to ALL CCBR members & guests. >>>MENU, DETAILS & LEARN MORE
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❖ FRiDAY, MAY 3 - ART OF THE HEART
Featuring one-of-a-kind artwork and benefiting Manners of the Heart. This Spring fundraiser includes a Luncheon | Art | Music | Auction to celebrate, connect, and engage in community support for educating the hearts of young learners. Enjoy artwork by Louisiana artists and music by Magnolia Strings. This Event Is Open To The Entire City Club Membership! >>> TICKETS & EVENT INFORMATION
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❖ FriDAY, MAY 3 - Opéra Louisiane's presents ‘THE BARBER OF SEVILLE’ BY ROSSINI
ONE NIGHT ONLY - ALL INCLUSIVE EVENT PACKAGE - Join us for an exclusive meet & greet dinner at the City Club of Baton Rouge on opening night! This package includes a 3-course Prix Fixe Menu, one glass of wine or champagne, an exclusive meet & greet with the cast, and a ticket to the show on May 3, 2024. This package must be purchased in advance. A cash bar will be available for additional drink purchases. Tickets may be purchased online in advance online at operalouisiane.com. This Event Is Open To The Entire City Club Membership! >>>DETAILS, SHOWTIMES, AND PURCHASE TICKETS
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❖ SATURDAY, MAY 4 - Kentucky Derby Watch Party
Clubwide Event - Join the Young Professionals Committee to enjoy a few Derby inspired drinks, dress the part, and watch the Kentucky Derby - Celebrating its 150th Anniversary - The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports! Let’s come together for an afternoon of elegance, excitement, and horse racing! Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the thrill of the Kentucky Derby with friends and fellow horse racing enthusiasts. Reservations Are Required. Event open to ALL CCBR members & guests. >>>MENU, DETAILS & LEARN MORE
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❖ SUNDAY, MAY 12 - MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH & BLOOMS
Clubwide Event - Celebrate Mom on her special day with an extra special experience from 10:30am-2pm on Sunday, May 12th!! Enjoy an amazing brunch followed by a visit to our complimentary fresh flower bar to create beautiful take-home bouquets, also don't forget to stop by our photo area for a family picture for lasting memories!! Reservations Are Required. Event open to ALL CCBR members & guests. >>>MENU, DETAILS & LEARN MORE
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❖ THURSDAY, MAY 23 - AN EVENING IN SANTORINI
Clubwide Event - Join the Young Professionals Committee to enjoy a Celebration of Santorini! A Greek Isles inspired Food and Cocktail Reception Event. Reservations Are Required. Event open to ALL CCBR members & guests. >>>DETAILS & LEARN MORE
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❖ SUMMER CLOSURE 2024
The City Club will be CLOSED - All Services - from Wed., July 3 until Tues., July 16, 2024 for deep cleaning, maintenance projects, and continued renovations. Please Join Us During Our Normal Business Hours on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Thank You For Your Understanding and Allowing Us To Serve You!
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A Baton Rouge Tradition
Established in 1957, the City Club of Baton Rouge has been downtown Baton Rouge’s premier private member club with a rich history and has enriched the lives of community leaders, business professionals, and families for over 60 years. The City Club is a Private Member Club, is owned by its members, governed by an elected Board of Governors, and managed by a professional staff who are charged with ensuring that the facility is operated in a manner that is consistent with the expectations of its membership. Our ongoing commitment is to enrich the professional and social lives of the GBR community, CCBR continues its mission and vision to provide our members, their families and guests with a private club experience that preserves our rich traditions while fostering camaraderie and lasting friendships in an welcoming environment in which our Members and their families can grow and flourish personally, professionally, and socially. Members may sponsor functions for social, business, professional and other organizations.
Weddings. Whether you are planning a wedding for 200+ guests or something more intimate, the event space at our historic downtown venue is flexible enough to meet your needs and expectations. We specialize in creating one-of-a-kind weddings and special events of all sizes and types that reflect your personal style and create memories to last a lifetime. Our skilled team customize the food, assist with décor, and amenities to create the unique experience you desire - right down to the last detail! We’ll customize a package that exceeds your expectations, fits within your budget, and creates lasting memories for you and your guests.
Corporate Events. We have several rooms available to accommodate different size groups, and our staff are on hand to make sure all participants have an excellent experience with our venue. Available year round, our meeting rooms are easily customized for business retreats, charity fundraisers, board meetings, strategy sessions, and team building events. If you’d like to gather multiple stakeholders to make an important decision, you can rely on our team to set the stage beautifully. Fresh coffee and tea will fuel your mornings and fresh treats will sweeten your afternoons. Our Event Planner, Natalie Graham will help to pre-plan the room layout, menu, and timing so that during the event all you have to worry about is getting down to business.
Fine Dining & Handcrafted Libations
City Club of Baton Rouge's dining and social amenities provide elegant culinary experiences that satisfy the desires of both fine and family dining. Large social gatherings, seasonal happenings, and wonderful holiday events enhance the excellent membership experience provided to our members. City Club’s culinary team are dedicated to locally fresh, seasonal, unique produce and finest meats. Whether dining with us for a business lunch, or enjoying a cozy dinner for two, members and guests will always delight in a memorable dining experience at our Club.
Events & Gatherings
From formal events to intimate family gatherings to a large-scale business meetings for six, to a themed banquet for 250+, at City Club you can create custom menu options, and expect flawless service with exceptional attention to every detail. Choose from more than 7,000 square feet of meeting and function space. Our on-site events & catering team specializes in creating customized packages to fit any needs and any budget, ensuring a superior experience for all of our guests, and complemented by our emphasis on personalized service to delight you in exceeding your expectations.