The Bengal Club is a social club in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was opened in 1827 as the Calcutta United Service Club. The club's first President was Lt. Col. The Hon. J. Finch. The club-house was in a building in Esplanade West, erected in 1813 and has been catering elites since 1827. In 1959, membership of Indians was permitted and in 1990, membership of women was permitted. The club has a dining hall, a number of bars, libraries and a gymnasium and is built in the colonial style. Members are a