FAQs

What is the G Club?

The G Club was set up by Georgina Campbell Guides and is Ireland’s only quality-led restaurant & short-break club.

What does that mean?

Members of the G Club can save €€€ at participating restaurants, accommodation & activities at certain times.

Who is the G Club aimed at?

The G Club is aimed at people who enjoy the finer things in life - such as dining in the best restaurants and taking short breaks – but could no longer see themselves automatically paying the full price for them in these tough economic times.

With this in mind, G Club members are very happy to eat out and take short breaks during non-peak times to avail of the extremely attractive preferential members rates at top establishments.

What is the objective of the G Club?

The G Club was formed in recognition of the tough economic times that we are in, for both consumers and the hospitality industry.

It aims to encourage people who love dining out and taking short breaks to visit participating restaurants and accommodation during challenging off-peak days e.g fine dining generally during the week, accommodation Sunday-Thursday nights.

Members of the G Club may be tired of eating early bird and value meals but don't want to pay for a full price à la carte menus that they would prefer. They don't have an issue with dining out at quieter times if it means that they can dine from the best menu at better rates.


How do G Club Members make a booking at a participating establishment?

Members must simply contact participating establishments directly to make a booking, first checking what deals are available on the restaurant and hotel pages on www.thegclub.ie. Members must state that they are a member when booking and have to show their card to receive the discount, no card = pay full price! As with any other reservation enquiry bookings are subject to availability.


Are G Club Members guaranteed a reservation/booking in participating establishments?

No, as with any other prospective customer reservations, bookings are subject to availability and are ultimately at the discretion of the reservation team.


Can G Club Members avail of preferential rates in participating establishments at any time?

No, G Club members may only enjoy preferential rates at participating venues/establishments on specific days; e.g. a participating restaurant may only allow members to dine at preferential rates Monday-Thursday, and the member must declare their membership at the time of booking. Please see each participating establishment/venues page on www.thegclub.ie for details.


Can I have examples of the preferential rates that a member of the G Club might benefit from?

Restaurants:

W is a member of The G Club who dined in Town Bar & Grill with his guest on a Wednesday night. They both ate off the A la Carte Menu opting for starters of Poached duck egg w/ sauteed poivrade artichoke, vanilla mayo €12.50 & a Caprese salad w/ home dried tomatoes, basil, sweet balsamic €9.50 while for Main Courses they opted for Grilled hake fillet w/ yellow split peas, chorizo, roast celeriac €27.95 and Roast apricot & sage stuffed saddle of rabbit w/ squash puree, smoked pancetta, baby turnips €26.95 and for dessert they had Apricot and panetonne bread and butter pudding w/ apricot & biscoti ice cream €9.95 and Brandy Christmas pudding w/ brandy Anglaise and berries €9.95.

The total cost of this meal for non-members is €96.80, but Member W only paid €50.40 as they had the least expensive dish of each course removed from the bill.

A saving for The G Club member of €46.40 in one meal!


Accommodation:

A is a member of The G Club who took a one night break in the luxurious No. 1 Pery Square Hotel & Spa in Limerick with a guest/partner comprising of Overnight Accommodation, Breakfast and a Gourmet Dinner at Brasserie One. Advertised rate €150-200 per person sharing (Spring-Summer).

G Club rate of just €100 per person sharing.

A saving of €100-200 for The G Club Member for a one night stay!

How can I join the G Club?

Click here to register for membership.

How much does it cost to join the G Club?

The  membership rate is €75 per year, use it more than once and you will have recouped your membership fee.

Can more than one member get a discount per group?

This is subject to each establishment’s/venue’s terms & conditions; please see their page on www.thegclub.ie for details [as indicated by the number in brackets on the grid on restaurant pages e.g. if a restaurant indicates that they will accept two (2) members cards, then a minimum of four people  (2 per card) must dine and then the two least expensive dishes of each  course will be removed from the bill i.e. if four dine you pay for two].

Is there a limit on the number of times I can avail of preferential rates in participating venues/establishments?

No, there is no limit to the number of times a member can avail of preferential rates in participating venues/establishments, as long as it is done within that establishment’s terms & conditions e.g. a certain day of the week.

Are the numbers of members to the G Club restricted?

Yes, the number of members allowed to join will be determined by demand and geographical location - to maintain the club’s high standards, and to ensure that members can get reservations in participating establishments/venues.

Do I have to present my G Club card when paying to avail of the preferential rates offered?

Yes, this is a normal part of the terms and conditions for all participating establishments/venues - no valid card, no preferential rates.

How long does a G Club Membership last?

One year from the date of joining.

How long does it take for my G Club Card to arrive once I have completed the registration process and paid?

We pride ourselves on getting our orders out as quickly as possible and cards may arrive within a week, however as cards are only printed and dispatched once a week please allow a maximum of 14 days for delivery.