Kildare Street and University Club was formed upon the amalgamation of the Kildare Street Club, founded 1782, and the Dublin University Club, founded 1850. 17 St Stephen’s Green is a fine example of early Georgian Dublin architecture. It was built in 1776 for Joseph Leeson, who later became the 1st Earl of Milltown. The building has been continuously used as a club since 1851, when it was purchased by the then fledgling Dublin University Club. The Club has 14 bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities, television, telephone and Tea/Coffee making facilities.