A traditional gentlemen's club is a members only club. It originated from London and was set up by and for the British upper class men in the 18th century. The interested of these clubs ranged from their members' interests in sport, art, cars, travel, politics, and other pursuits. These clubs were in essence a second home to the members where men could relax, play games, get a meal, and even stay overnight. Although there aren't many gentlemen's club around as there was before, there are still quite a few that exist today all over the world. United Kingdom, India, United States, Australia, and South Africa all have prominent gentlemen's clubs.
When used as a euphemism, a gentlemen's club is often referred to as a strip club. These are prevalent in the United States as well as in the United Kingdom. These two different types of gentlemen's club should definitely not be mixed up as one is describing a prestigious club for men of middle/upper class while the other describes a venue of entertainment for men/women to enjoy.
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