Dining & Drinks
Access to the clubhouse facilities, including the restaurants and bars, are the exclusive membership benefit of Penn Club members and their accompanied guests. Penn Club members experience world-class dining in the beautiful setting of the landmark-quality clubhouse.
Presidents and Provosts Room
On the second floor are the two double-story formal dining rooms, dedicated to Penn's Presidents and Provosts. In the center is an oak-floored dining foyer and reception area. Overlooking the foyer is the musicians' gallery, with its ornamental grillage of graceful "P"s and tulips.
The dining rooms have many special touches, from antique Scottish buffet tables to regency dessert carts. The chandeliers, sconces, and gilding are re-creations
of the original fixtures and detailing. Austrian crystal complements the Wedgwood china, cast for the Club from a pattern created for Penn in 1929.
Attentive service and excellent cuisine complement the elegant surroundings. On weekends and week nights, the Presidents and Provosts Room is available for private member functions such as weddings or a large cocktail reception.
Open Monday through Friday
Lunch: Noon - 2:30 p.m.
Summer Schedule:
The Main Dining Room will be closed for lunch for the summer season beginning Friday, June 28th, following lunch service. It will re-open on Tuesday, September 3rd. During the summer schedule, Members may host day-time private events in the presidents and provosts room in addition to the usual week night private events.
"I went to the Penn Club twice on a reciprocal from the Commonwealth Club. I adore it. We managed to be served despite arriving five minutes before kitchen closure time, a miracle and a real brownie point. The price was really democratic for the setting and the sheer quality of the food! I will be glad to return to the Penn Club in the future."
-- Luca M., reciprocal club member
The Grill Room
A sweeping marble spiral staircase leads down to the entrance foyer and then to the Grill Room. This stylish room, with its red leather banquettes, chairs with needle pointed crests and bar of mahogany, brass and mirror by Langenbacher, recalls favorite campus haunts. From a clock like the one in Houston Hall that shows the time with the letters of "Pennsylvania" to the re-creation of the Old King Cole mural in the Mask and Wig clubhouse, the Grill Room salutes campus life. Three murals by noted artist Max Mason, GFA'84, show campus on a winter day, the Fall 1982 Ivy Championship victory at Franklin Field and a spring scene Boathouse Row. Around the room are mugs honoring the Club's Cornerstone donors.
Enjoy an evening surrounded by friends and fellow member alumni in the Grill Room. The large bar is an ideal location for a quick meal or to view televised sporting events. The Grill Room serves members and their accompanied guests breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Member Events at The Grill Room:
- Try our "New" Pairing Menu every Monday and Friday night
- Prime Night every Tuesday night
- Steakhouse every Wednesday night
- Sink or Swim every Thursday night (with drink specials)
- Sushi lunch Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Penn football and basketball games televised
- Parties, happy hours, social mixers, and more
Open Monday through Friday
Breakfast: 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Lunch: Noon - 3 p.m.
Sandwich Corner: 3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Dinner: 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Bar: Noon - 11 p.m.
open Saturday
Continental Breakfast: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Lunch/Dinner: Noon - 7 p.m. (except between June 29th and september 7th)
open Sunday
Continental Breakfast: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Summer Schedule:
The Grill Room will suspend saturday lunch and dinner service for the summer season beginning saturday, June 29th. It will resume lunch and dinner service on saturday, September 7th.
Kite and Key Bar
Conveniently located in the Franklin Living Room on the first floor, this evening bar offers members and their guests light snacks and drinks in this relaxed atmosphere. Members enjoy conversations, playing chess or board games, and reading by the fireplace while sitting on a comfy couch.
Open Monday through friday
Complimentary Coffee: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Bar: 4 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
"I love my fancy pants club. It is just the place to hang out in the city next to their fireplace and nestled into their oriental rugs and mahogany wood. I worked hard to get into UPenn and now I so much reap the benefits of their beautiful little club." -- Jade H., member
"We took advantage of the bar in the Library after coming back from a late dinner. Nothing finishes a nice night like a Macallan 18 with two ice cubes next to a fire place on a soft couch. When I come back to NY, I'll definitely be staying here in the future!" -- Jake K., reciprocal club member