About

The Harvard Faculty Club is an iconic venue, deeply embedded within Harvard's rich history and tradition. For nearly 100 years, the Club has served as a hub of the university, just steps from Harvard Yard, and has hosted celebrities, dignitaries, world leaders, and many other notable figures.  

History

A Brief Chronology

1931, Harvard Faculty Club officially opens on the site of the former William and Henry James home (open to male faculty members without dues; other Harvard affiliates with dues).

1965, Club opened to any man holding a Corporation appointment (teaching or administrative) without dues: other Harvard affiliates with dues.

1966, the Corporation approved an expansion and renovation of the Harvard Faculty Club. As this new wing would encroach on the “Ladies’ Waiting Room,” it was deemed necessary to admit women to the Club’s main lounge for the first time. Women ate, in this period, in the “Ladies Dining Room.”

1968, Women able to obtain full membership.

1985, Harvard Faculty Club management outsourced to Creative Gourmet.

1989, President Derek Bok asked Vice President Sally Zeckhauser to reimagine the Harvard Faculty Club and make it profitable; Faculty Club was remodeled.

2002, A major renovation enlarged the kitchen and added the Conservatory and employee dining area.

2006, All Harvard employees granted access to the Faculty Club.

2009, Harvard undergraduate and graduate students are welcomed to use the Faculty Club, thus making it accessible to the entire Harvard community.

Visiting the Club

Dress Code

Business attire is preferred.

Hours

The Club is open year-round. Lunch is served Monday through Friday except on university holidays and during our winter shutdown.

Reservations

Reservations are recommended.

Payment of Charges

Charges must be paid at the time of your visit. The Club accepts Visa, MasterCard and American Express.

Internet

Free wireless internet is available in all areas of the Club.