Although Station Road is undoubtedly in the village of Birstall, the Golf Club itself, which was founded in 1901, actually lies within the boundaries of the City of Leicester. Access to the site crosses the former entrance to Birstall Railway Station, now bricked off.

The clubhouse was substantially rebuilt in about 2024. Previously there were bar and restaurant areas on the ground floor, but the ground floor is now only available to golfers. The public entrance to the first floor bar is via an open staircase on the right-hand side of the building. The bar is in two parts, with a servery area and a larger lounge area; there is a balcony off the bar. Simple meals and cobs are available. Good views of the golf course and over the Soar valley to the east. Occasional steam trains run by on the adjacent Great Central Railway.

Birstall Golf Club Pro Shop is situated next to the clubhouse. Club members utilize the facility of a private 18 hole par 70 parkland golf course, whereas the clubhouse is open to one & all.