A venue with genuine character — historic rooms, working duckpin lanes, full dining service, and a house that has hosted New London's best occasions since 1869.
Event planners who bring clients to the Thames Club once tend to come back. The rooms are real — not converted conference space. The service is personal. The food is made in the kitchen, not trucked in. And the address at 290 State Street carries a history that no new venue can replicate.
We work with outside event planners for weddings, corporate dinners, fundraisers, receptions, and private occasions. The Club's staff handles catering coordination, room setup, and on-site service.
| Room | Seated Dinner | Reception | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Dining Room | Up to 60 | Up to 90 | Formal dinners, galas, receptions |
| Library / Salon | Up to 20 | Up to 35 | Board dinners, cocktail receptions |
| Hunt Room | — | Up to 25 | Pre-dinner cocktails, small meetings |
| Basement Pub & Lanes | — | Up to 50 | Unique gatherings, duckpin bowling |
| Full House | Up to 100 | Up to 100 | Weddings, large receptions |
Full-service catering from the Club kitchen. Menus designed around the event — seated dinners, cocktail receptions, buffets, and passed hors d'oeuvres.
Full bar service available for private events. Cash bar, hosted bar, or wine service with dinner. The Club is licensed for all.
The Club handles table setup, linen, service staff, and breakdown. Planners coordinate directly with Club management for timeline and logistics.
To check availability, discuss room options, or get pricing information, contact Club management directly. We respond promptly and work with planners at every stage of the process.
290 State Street
New London, CT 06320