The Briar Club

Mission Statement

The Briar Club is a member-owned recreational and social club where a community of families and individuals enjoy the highest standards in aquatics, fitness, tennis, children's programs, and quality cuisine.  All programs are presented in attractive surroundings and a comfortable atmosphere, with superior service provided by a highly competent professional staff.

Club History & Information

The Briar Club's history is synonymous with entertaining from its inception. Originally beginning as the Coral Club, this era evokes memories of liquor-by-the-glass (before it was legal), dining, dancing, and even gambling. That "Good 'Ole Boy" philosophy evolved to the desired family club it is today when a group of young professionals created the vision of family bonding and enjoyable food combined with swimming, tennis, and dancing. 

The Briar Club was officially created as a not-for-profit Texas corporation in 1949.  Now celebrating 61 years of well-balanced Club traditions, The Briar Club offers outstanding amenities including a new 18,000 sq. foot state-of-the-art Fitness Center with spa amenities and our Loft, the interactive video exercise studio for all ages.  Our comprehensive facility offers the latest in exercise equipment, an elaborate Reformer Pilates studio, steam rooms, massage therapy, and complete sports proshop. 

Our superior staff includes Olympic athletes, dynamic motor skill professionals, and world-renowned sports trainers.  Seven tennis courts, a large heated family pool, a heated, six lane, 25 meter lap pool and a sports pavilion featuring basketball, volleyball, and covered sports area make The Briar Club Houston's inner city recreational destination a place for families, seniors, and singles.  Prestigiously located near River Oaks, West University Place, Bellaire, the Museum District, and Galleria areas, the Club occupies five full acres.

Culturally, The Briar Club offers exquisite dining.  Additionally, memorable occasions are created weekly with the Club's expertise in wedding and event specialty designs.

• Our Family Pool, Lap Pool, and Children's Pool complete our facilities for our Aquatics programs. 
• Our Fitness Center is unsurpassed in its quality and state-of-the-art construction.
• Our Wellness Center features The Loft, a new interactive video system studio provides numerous ways for youth and adults to get fit using high tech equipment, four studios with programming and group activity classes. The center additionally provides its membership with Men’s and Women’s Family locker rooms, a youth game room and a poolside open air Sports Bar.
• You will find the Briar Shop on the lower level of the Fitness Center.  We carry many name brands in sports wear, athletic shoes, tennis and swimming equipment.
• Our seven tennis courts and our seven tennis professionals are on hand to assist you in being the best at your game.  We teach on all levels and as young as 3 years old!

• Junior Tennis beginning at age 3
• Youth Fitness at age 12
• The Loft - our interactive youth fitness studio
• Youth Game Room
• Year-round Aquatic programs and Swim Team

For the youngest family members, 12 months and up, our "Kid's Club" provides the greatest "fun" babysitting while parents work out...or enjoy a romantic dinner.  There are fun games and age appropriate crafts for the children to enjoy.

Well-rounded for its responsive active membership, The Briar Club exceeds stellar expectations for its comprehensive design and private club lifestyle. For more information about membership, or athletic programming, please call us at the number listed below.

Club Location, Parking and Hours

The Briar Club's address is 2603 Timmons Lane. We are situated on the corner of Westheimer and Timmons Lane, two miles east of the Galleria Area. 

Free, convenient and handicap accessible parking is located across the street from the Club.  Complimentary valet parking is also available during peak business hours.

For members, the Club hours are listed in the back of your monthly newsletter, changing seasonally, and also in the member area of this web site. The main club dining facility is closed on Mondays for all food and beverage service, but the Briar Shop always has a supply of sandwiches, salads, and beverages.

Club Office Hours:  Monday - Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Main Phone & Reservations:  (713) 622-3667
The Briar Shop & Court Reservations:  (713) 622-7729
Fitness Desk:  (713) 552-2145