Development of Fitzwilliam (now Pembroke) estate instigated by 6th Viscount Fitzwilliam from 1752. Fitzwilliam Place developed in tandem with E and S sides of Fitzwilliam Square.
Succeeded Richard Castle's original dining hall of 1741. This building was gutted by fire in 1984 and restored by DeBlacam & Meagher, and McDonnell & Dixon.