Comparison · 9 material differences
Somerset Club vs The 'Quin House
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Verified September 2026 Private club
Daderot · Wikimedia Commons · CC0Somerset Club
Not publicly disclosed. The club's public website consists of a home page, a member login and a guest-information page, and states nothing about who it admits.
Private club
The 'Quin House
The club describes itself as "a club for the interesting and interested" and "a diverse community of leaders, creators, innovators, and influencers", and says that no matter one's…
What the records say
- Minimum age — Somerset Club: No published minimum age; The 'Quin House: The club is for adults aged 21 and over.
- Geographic restriction — Somerset Club: No published geographic restriction; The 'Quin House: Non-Resident membership requires working and living outside a 50-mile radius of Boston.
- Annual dues — Somerset Club: Not publicly disclosed; The 'Quin House: The club states that membership is renewed on a yearly basis but does not publish dues; discounted two-year pricing exists for the Arts, Civic, Non-Profit category and a lower-priced Non-Resident category exists, neither of them priced publicly.
Side by side
| Somerset Club | The 'Quin House | |
|---|---|---|
| Profile | ||
| Type | Private club | Private club |
| Founded | 1852 (The club publishes no history. Wikipedia traces informal origins to 1826 and a group called the Temple by the 1830s, and records that the club opened to members in 1852, first as the Beacon Club and renamed the Somerset Club that same year.) | 2021 (The club states that The 'Quin House opened on 7 July 2021. Its building and lineage go back to the Algonquin Club, founded in 1886, whose clubhouse McKim, Mead & White completed at 217 Commonwealth Avenue in 1888.) |
| Headquarters | Boston, United States | Boston, United States |
| Geographic footprint | Single clubhouse at 42 Beacon Street on Beacon Hill, combined with the adjoining house at 43 Beacon Street | Single 56,000 square foot clubhouse at 217 Commonwealth Avenue in Back Bay, Boston |
| Members | Not publicly disclosed | Not publicly disclosed |
| Chapters | Single clubhouse; no chapters | Single clubhouse; no chapters |
| Primary audience | Not publicly disclosed. The club's public website consists of a home page, a member login and a guest-information page, and states nothing about who it admits. | The club describes itself as "a club for the interesting and interested" and "a diverse community of leaders, creators, innovators, and influencers", and says that no matter one's age, profession or creed, "if you're looking for your people, join us". |
| Typical member | Not publicly disclosed. Wikipedia describes the club historically as a centre of Boston Brahmin families; the club publishes nothing about its present membership. | Not publicly disclosed in numbers. The club characterises its membership as leaders, creators, innovators and rising stars, and reserves a discounted category for people working in the arts, civic and non-profit sectors who would otherwise be unable to join. |
| Qualification | ||
| Minimum age | No published minimum age | The club is for adults aged 21 and overChildren aged 16 and over may accompany parents as guests for meals and may stay overnight when a parent is also staying; children over 6 are allowed during specific family programming and weekend brunch in Cafe Q; members' children under 21 may only be on the premises with a parentverified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Geographic restriction | No published geographic restriction | Non-Resident membership requires working and living outside a 50-mile radius of BostonThe club describes it as an affordable option for those who need to travelverified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Invitation required | Not documented | Yes |
| Sponsor required | Not documented | Yes |
| Application process | No application process is published. The club's public site has no membership page, application form or membership contact. | Membership is currently by invitation through a referral from a current member. Prospective members without a referral, and applicants for the Arts, Civic, Non-Profit category, are directed to contact the membership team by email. The club encourages applicants to include a spouse or partner on the information submission. |
| Selectivity | Not publicly disclosed | Not publicly disclosed. The club publishes no acceptance rate, member cap or waiting-list information, though it states that the Arts, Civic, Non-Profit category is limited to a select number of applicants. |
| Cost | ||
| Annual dues | Not publicly disclosedverified September 2026 · source ↗ | The club states that membership is renewed on a yearly basis but does not publish dues; discounted two-year pricing exists for the Arts, Civic, Non-Profit category and a lower-priced Non-Resident category exists, neither of them priced publiclyverified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Initiation fee | Not publicly disclosedverified September 2026 · source ↗ | The club confirms that membership carries a one-time initiation fee but does not publish the amount; no reliable published figure was locatedverified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Membership term | Not documented | Annual renewal, with a one-time initiation fee; Arts, Civic, Non-Profit pricing runs on a renewable two-year basis |
| Structure | ||
| Meeting frequency | Not publicly disclosed | Ongoing programming including speakers, book talks, culinary events, wellness activities and social events |
| Peer forums | Not documented | Not documented |
| Confidentiality | No cell phones, listening or reading devices, or other electronic communications devices of any kind may be used in the dining and public areas of the club; members and guests may use Room 6 on the first floor for personal communication. Photography is permitted only with prior approval from the General Manager or Executive Committee, and then only for personal use. | Not publicly disclosed. The club publishes a set of club rules as a separate document. |
| Time commitment | Not documented | Not documented |
| Organized as | Clubhouse premises | Clubhouse premises, Event-focused |
| Confidential peer forums | No | No |
| Local chapters | No | No |
| Virtual membership | No | No |
| Online community | No | No |
| Member directory | Not documented | Not documented |
| Events | Not documented | Yes |
| Programming | ||
| Educational programming | Not documented | Yes |
| Leadership development | No | No |
| Retreats | No | No |
| Travel | Not documented | Yes |
| Family programming | Not documented | Partial |
| Spouse and partner programming | Not documented | Yes |
| Next-generation programming | Not documented | Not documented |
| Investment discussions | No | No |
| Investment opportunities | No | No |
| Philanthropic component | Not documented | Yes |
| Networking emphasis | Low | High |
| Social emphasis | High | High |
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