Manchester Club, Offices

The Manchester Club was designed by Edward Salomons and John Philpot-Jones in 1870-71 and was regarded as the architects’ best city centre creation. Now a listed building, it is a romantic interpretation of Venetian Gothic and is one of the largest surviving clubhouses in the country outside London. Its unofficial name was ‘The Lighthouse of Liberty’ and it was the former home of the Liberal Democrats Party in the days of the ‘Whigs’ and ‘Tories’ at the turn of the 20th century. Prime Minister at the time William Ewart Gladstone, was the VIP guest when the new club building opened, on 17 October 1871 and his statue still stands in the building today. Other former members include the one-time Liberal MP for Oldham, Winston Churchill and Lloyd George, who, like Gladstone, went on to become the Prime Minister. The Reform Restaurant, now occupied by Room, was known for its prestigious celebrities and MUFC post-match celebrations in the George Best era, especially after the 1968 Cup Final.

The people below are responsible for the smooth running of the building and making customers’ lives as easy and enjoyable as possible. As you can see from the testimonials throughout the site, our current customers find them invaluable.

Tony Dagnall
Customer Service Manager

Colin Gallimore
Customer Service Team Member

Here is a summary of the current specifications at this building but please bear in mind that we bespoke these for our customers. So if it’s not on the list and you need it – just ask.

Here is a typical floor plan at the building. Depending on your needs we can split this into several smaller suites. Let us know how you would like your office to be laid out and we can make it happen.

Make the most of the building’s great location with this guide to all the best local amenities – taken from those who know best, our staff and customers.

To see a larger format of the map please go to ‘Print details’ and make sure you tick the ‘Local amenities’ box.

Get a detailed map and directions to and from
Manchester Club.