Where Newport’s Past Toasts Polo’s Present

Heritage is not only about what we preserve, but how we carry it forward—and few Newport landmarks embody that spirit more fully than Clarke Cooke House. Built in 1780, the storied structure has been lovingly transformed through centuries, most dramatically in the 1970s when it was moved piece by piece to Bannister’s Wharf. There, it rose again as both a cornerstone of the Wharf’s revival and a testament to Newport’s maritime history, just steps from where Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry returned triumphant after the War of 1812.

Since 2012, Clarke Cooke House has been the beating heart of Newport Polo off the field—our waterfront clubhouse, where international teams gather for dinners steeped in hospitality, where victory celebrations spill into après polo tradition, after-gala euphoria and where each season culminates in the Polo Club’s cherished players’ dinner. It has become a home for our community as much as for fine dining, famed for its fresh local flavors and signature dishes like the Summer Sushi.

As a Legacy Sponsor, Clarke Cooke House is more than a partner; it is part of our heritage. Its walls hold the laughter, toasts, and memories of a decade of polo tradition, all while standing as a symbol of Newport’s resilience, reinvention, and timeless charm. In honoring our shared history, Clarke Cooke House reminds us that heritage lives best when it is celebrated together.