These city investors deserve a return

Yards away from one of the most famous car parks in the world, another of Leicester’s treasures has been unearthed.

But while the recently-excavated remains of King Richard III provided an eminent example of the city’s prestigious past, the Bankers Club, in Friar Lane, is seeking to attract modern-day movers and shakers.

The venue’s name pays due homage to its previous use as the home of the Phoenix Assurance Company, who vacated the site some years ago.

The club aims to provide a discreet, secure and stylish ambience which will enchant and entice a select group of followers. With a prime location in the heart of Leicester’s professional quarter, it is already attracting considerable attention from representatives of the city’s top financial, property and law companies.

Judging by the favourable response that was evident at the corporate launch on Friday 22 February, it seems set to become a firm favourite in the area.

During the launch, a visibly diverse audience of men and women, from across Leicester’s age ranges and racial groupings, enjoyed an exquisite range of canapes, washed down with complimentary champagne.

Many of the guests present indicated their intention to promote the delights on offer within the club among the local community, especially as corporate membership is FREE for the first twelve months.

The luxurious facilities provide substantial opportunites for both formal and informal networking.

Offering both light lunchtime nibbles, and convivial ground-floor and basement lounge areas for evening refreshment, the Bankers Club provides a uniquely sophisticated, elegant and entertaining environment, as well as a discretion and commitment to personal security which elevates it above other, more established parts of Leicester’s local night scene.

The club’s team of highly-experienced, fully-trained bar and security staff are dedicated to delivering the highest standard of customer service. For select groups, an individual waiter service can be provided to ensure that instant attention can be given to premium customers.

In addition, further exclusivity can be offered on request, with smaller dining areas accessible for reservation to those members seeking greater privacy or intimacy.

With a wide range of wines, spirits, champagnes and cocktails, plus several premium European beers available on draught, the venue seeks to meet the needs of all types of discerning drinker.

Members seeking to entertain those particularly-important guests, or wishing to enjoy the occasional self-indulgence, can place an order for their own favourite brand, and store it within their personal, individual vault.

In conversation with the club’s owners, their determination to succeed with this venture was evident in every word they spoke. They left no doubt about their desire to oversee a venue which is renowned throughout the city, county and region, as well as contributing to Leicester’s continuing expansion and regeneration. On visiting the club, their blend of ambition, enthusiasm and optimism was reflected in the atmosphere within it.

The charms of this venue are certain to leave many of its visitors wanting more. It’s certainly more dignified than some of the other erstwhile resting-places in the immediate vicinity..

The Bankers Club is at 10 Friar Lane, Leicester LE1 5RA. To enquire about membership, call 0116 262 1932 or email thebankersclub@gmail.com. Its website will be launched soon.