Brooks's was one of the top three clubs for gentlemen in the Regency era. Not as prestigious as White's but still respected. Brooks's was for the Whig party who in their very nature were liberal. The Prince Regent favored Brooks's until they blackballed a friend of his by the name of Jack Payne. It was on St. James Street which meant it was in the right place.
As in White's and Boodles you could read your newspaper, talk to friends, drink coffee and of course play cards and gamble. Brooks's stakes were very high. Some members would play cards all night and lose fortunes. It was said Charles Fox and his brothers lost in hazard thousands of pounds in any given night.
As in White's and Boodles you could read your newspaper, talk to friends, drink coffee and of course play cards and gamble. Brooks's stakes were very high. Some members would play cards all night and lose fortunes. It was said Charles Fox and his brothers lost in hazard thousands of pounds in any given night.
They are so beautiful!
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