London’s Military Clubs: A Home‑From‑Home for Our Members
Spotlight on the Union Jack Club & Victory Services Club
London is fortunate to host two exceptional military clubs that continue to serve the Armed Forces community with pride, tradition, and genuine camaraderie. Whether you’re planning a visit to the capital for business, leisure, or a family trip, both the Union Jack Club (UJC) and the Victory Services Club (VSC) offer welcoming, affordable, and well‑located bases designed specifically for serving personnel, veterans, and their families.
🎖️ The Union Jack Club
For Serving and Veteran Enlisted Members of HM Armed Forces
Located just a short walk from Waterloo Station, the Union Jack Club has been a cornerstone of enlisted military life in London since 1904. It exists exclusively for serving and veteran enlisted (other ranks) members of the Armed Forces and their families, offering a relaxed and friendly environment right in the heart of the city.
Why It Matters for Our Members
- Purpose‑built for enlisted personnel — a rare and valued focus.
- 266+ rooms including singles, doubles, accessible rooms, family rooms, suites, and flats.
- Excellent location for cultural visits, onward travel, or London‑based appointments.
- Facilities include a restaurant, bar, small library, and a range of meeting and event rooms.
- Strong sense of community — the club emphasises outstanding service and a welcoming atmosphere for all ranks it serves.
For many of our branch members, the UJC offers a dependable, affordable, and familiar base when visiting London — especially for those who prefer a club dedicated specifically to the enlisted community.
🏅 The Victory Services Club
Open to All Ranks, All Services — UK, Commonwealth & NATO
Situated near Marble Arch, the Victory Services Club is London’s only tri‑service, all‑ranks military club, welcoming serving and former members of the UK Armed Forces, the Commonwealth, and NATO nations. It is also a registered charity, reinvesting its revenue back into facilities for members.
Why It Matters for Our Members
• Membership is free for serving personnel, with affordable rates for veterans and families.
• 196 well‑appointed rooms, including accessible and family options.
• Excellent dining at The Grill restaurant, plus lounges and bars for socialising or working.
• Regular social events and a lively programme of member activities.
• Reciprocal access to other military clubs worldwide.
• Ideal central location near Hyde Park and Oxford Street.
Members consistently praise the VSC for its warm atmosphere, value for money, and the professionalism of its long‑serving staff — many describing it as “like coming home.”
Both the UJC and VSC continue to uphold the values of service, camaraderie, and mutual support that define the Armed Forces community. Whether you’re heading to London for a reunion, a family break, medical appointments, or a ceremonial occasion, these clubs offer comfort, affordability, and a sense of belonging that commercial hotels simply can’t match.
If you haven’t visited recently, it may be time to rediscover these remarkable institutions — they remain, as ever, your home in the capital.
