Colonial Beef Steak Club @ Kingsleys Steak and Crabhouse
In the early 18th century, a number of Beef Steak Clubs began to spring up in London. They were part members’ club, part secret society with all being based around the wonder and marvel of beef steaks.
The most famous, The Sublime Society of Beef Steaks, was formed by John Rich, the harlequin and machinist at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. The club was frequented by actors, artists, men of wit and song, noblemen, royalty, statesmen, and great soldiers with entry requirements so stringent that even the Prince Regent (the future King George IV) was merely placed on the waiting list.
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