London’s Best Private Members’ Clubs
By Ellie Smith
8 months ago
Find your perfect match in our round-up of the best members' clubs in town
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Historically, private members’ clubs were reserved for wealthy, high-society men. Gentlemen’s clubs began around the 17th century, with London being the main hub – particularly around the area of St James and Pall Mall, which became known as Clubland. Different clubs were designed for different clientele – politicians would congregate at the Reform Club, for instance, while diplomats would meet at the St James Club.
Thankfully, things have changed a great deal over the years. Most importantly, the majority of clubs now allow women to join too (bar a few, such as the Garrick Club in Covent Garden, which has been at the centre of a sexism row for some years). And, while many of the old-school clubs still exist, competition is rife nowadays. Keen to get involved? Here we’ll help you find your perfect match.
From the (many) Soho Houses to clubs following the footsteps of their traditional forefathers, new private’ members clubs are popping up left right and centre, each with their own USP – whether that’s a focus on wellness, families, music or art. Most boast beautiful interiors, workspaces, great restaurants and cool cocktail bars, offering members’ access to a targeted programme of events.
Best Private Members’ Clubs To Join in 2024
Maggie & Rose, Various Locations
‘Togetherness’ is the key belief of Maggie & Rose, a family members’ club with branches all over the world. You’ll find the newest location in Islington, designed around a postal theme: the space resembles a chic post office sorting room, with touches like original old post box doors. Bringing together style and playful substance, the 1200sqm property offers endless opportunities for the little ones to entertain themselves, with an in-house ball pit, climbing wall and a raised tunnel extending all around the club’s brasserie, ideal for crawling around in as Mum and Dad enjoy some well-deserved rest. Older children needn’t feel left out, as they have their own Big Kids Den to hang out in. Members have access to an exclusive lounge and snug cinema to watch the latest family films. There’s a lovely cafe too, offering an ever-changing menu of healthy drinks, sandwiches and cakes.
Details: Membership starts from £140 per month or £1680 per year, plus a £100 joining fee.
Taran WilkhuThe AllBright, Mayfair
‘There’s a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women,’ said former USA Secretary of State, Madeline Albright. A powerful quote – and the inspiration behind the UK’s first women’s only members’ club, AllBright, founded by entrepreneur Debbie Wosskow and CEO of Hearst Anna Jones. Among its clientele are Naomie Harris and Olivia Wilde, as well as House of Lords peer, Martha Lane-Fox, EMEA Facebook VP, Nicola Mendelsohn, film-maker Gurinder Chadha and fitness guru Grace Belgravia. Here, women are invited to join together to meet like-minded women, connect, network and collaborate.
Membership from £1,650 per year.
24-26 Maddox Street, Mayfair, London W1S 1PP
Image: Taran Wilkhu
Ten Trinity Square Private Club, Tower Bridge
This iconic London building and its neo-classical interiors has been meticulously restored by a team of experts commissioned by developers/hoteliers the Reignwood Group (also the new owners of Wentworth Golf Club). Now this 1920s heritage property houses a Four Seasons Hotel – with 98 guest rooms and suites – many with views of the Thames. What’s more, there’s 41 private residences, a private members’ club, two gourmet restaurants, and a spa. The club includes meeting rooms, a cigar lounge, bar, art gallery and business centre. It’s close to the City, and also wants to ‘reinvent’ the scene, or at least reignite it. It’s certainly part of the park, but definitely more old-school than many: the Château Latour Room, for example, comes in partnership with the well-known Médoc winemaker. These connections aren’t forged on a Macbook in a pair of Stan Smiths. Ten Trinity Square Club opened in late 2017.
10 Trinity Square, London EC3N 4AJ
Mark’s Club, Mayfair
Fine, Mark’s Club isn’t exactly new. It was originally opened in 1972 by Mark Birley. But it was purchased by Richard Caring (along with Annabel’s and Harry’s Bar) seven years ago and today, the club is set for a shake up, as Caring teams up with Peter Dubens (founder of London-based Oakley Capital) and financier Charles Price (son of the former US ambassador), with big plans for reinvention. Together they’ve backed chef Tom Aikens to great effect in the past. Mark’s Club is big time exclusive – but still deemed in the ‘new’ pack. We’re not sure whether the fact David Cameron is a member supports this, or completely diminishes it.
Details: Prices upon application, email [email protected] to register your interest.
46 Charles St, London W1J 5EJ
Home Grown, Marylebone
Describing itself as the place to see and be seen, Home Grown isn’t shy about its elitist status. From the team behind Home House is this new venture geared toward high growth business folk, inviting an exclusive cohort of proven entrepreneurs and investors to mix and mingle in a setting that’s infinitely more stylish than a stuffy boardroom. Since it opened, the hotspot has accumulated an impressive members list which includes the founders of Not On The High Street and Seedlip, alongside private investor and ex-Dragon’s Den judge Richard Farleigh – you’ll be rubbing elbows with the best of the business world. So, if you’re a budding business or looking for an exciting new opportunity, you really can’t do better than securing yourself a spot at this Grade II-listed Georgian town house where, suffice to say, many deals will be made over a cocktail or two. Plus, there are 35 crash pads perfect for after a late night working in the city or if you’re climbing the stairs from a heavy night in the downstairs Unicorn Bar.
Details: ‘Homecoming’ membership from £1,000 per year, plus a £399 joining fee.
44 Great Cumberland Pl, London W1H 7BS
The Ministry, Southwark
Ministry of Sound opened its first private members’ club a couple of years ago, providing a new space for the city’s creative community to socialise and work. Following the new trend for collaborative workspaces, a curated community from music, media, culture and tech industries are invited to join The Ministry’s private club and take advantage of amenities including a cinema, event space, immersive technology studio, sound-proof production suites, a restaurant and seventy-foot bar, all just a stone’s throw from the iconic nightclub. A new venture that’s strictly ‘by creatives, for creatives’, this might well be the new Soho House.
Details: Membership is invite-only, but you can register your interest on the website.
79-81 Borough Rd, London SE1 1DN
Mortimer House, Fitzrovia
It’s hard to beat Mortimer House on location. Housed within a large Art Deco building in Fitzrovia, central London’s latest private members’ club is right in the middle of the action – just a few steps from Oxford and Regent Street, Marylebone and Goodge Street. Pair this with swanky open-plan workspaces and offices, and you’ve got the ideal spot for London’s freelance creatives to call home. The six-floor members’ club also comprises a 24-hour state-of-the-art gym, a casual ‘Living Room’ with central bar, library and cosy fireplaces, and even a meditation room on the top floor – all of which provide a much-needed opportunity to wind down and relax, essential for mental wellbeing in a modern co-working space. In their much-loved restaurant, new head chef Lello Favuzzi (previously L’Anima) offers an Italian-Israeli menu, with a newfound focus on simplicity and vibrant colours, as well more vegan, vegetarian and healthy dishes. The buzzy atmosphere, Brooklyn loft-style interiors and light-flooded rooms create a haven away from the crowds of central London which you’ll struggle to leave – especially with the innumerable benefits of being a member that make the space more comfortable than home.
Details: Membership from £80 per month, plus a £250 joining fee.
37-41 Mortimer St, London W1T 3JH
67 Pall Mall, St James’
Undoubtedly the mecca of all meccas for wine lovers, 67 Pall Mall is a formidable three-story establishment with views looking on to St James’ Palace. A couple of years ago the club opened an entirely new floor and began accepting new full members for the first time since membership closed in 2015. The members’ lounge is found in Hambros’ former banking hall, where members can scroll through an unrivalled wine list on the in-house iPads, which are also loaded with critic’s scores and winemakers’ notes. Sensitively designed by Russell Sage, the club’s Wine Library displays thousands of bottles from their collection, enticing every oenophile to peruse and select wines to their heart’s content. Besides this, 67 Pall Mall’s extensive wine cellar also offers a Member’s Reserve facility, allowing members to store some of their own personal wine collection in the club cellars.
Details: Under 30s membership from £1,250 per year.
67 Pall Mall, St. James’s, London SW1Y 5ES
Albert’s at Beaufort House, Chelsea
Albert’s Private Members’ Club re-opened on Beaufort Street in the heart of Chelsea, returning as a four-story townhouse – three times bigger than its previous venue. Albert’s distinctive atmosphere of quintessential English charm is now flooded with natural light and a relaxed sophistication that permeates the venue by day, to become electric as dusk falls. The redesign, led by Olivia Alexandra Interior Design, incorporates geometric patterns that play against warm prints and heavy velvets. Inviting brass tones lighten the rich, signature Albert’s design details of vibrant wallpapers and sumptuous flourishes. Members can can spread their time across the venue’s multiple areas, which include a Club Room with an all-day restaurant and bar, Private Dining Room perfect for hosting events and meetings, and finally the Penthouse Champagne Bar: the ideal spot for drinks late into the night.
354 King’s Rd, London SW3 5UZ
Soho Works Members' ClubSoho Works, Various Locations
Old-style gentlemen’s clubs still exist. And there are more inclusive, but more traditional clubs around, too – The Library, for instance. It’s been around for a while but has offered a somewhat fresher take on where to hang out. But there has been another shift in recent years – clubs that are geared more towards business than the ‘scene’. Clubs have always been places to network and do deals, but not so much specifically designed for creating slideshows or holding company conferences. Soho Works is a telling sign of this, moving past the idea of a ‘club,’ instead blending that aesthetic with a working environment, almost like London’s Second Home space.
Annabel’s, Mayfair
Where Annabel’s once came to life after dark, now it is offering a near 24/7 service (7am to 4am) with restaurants, bars, a garden terrace, private dining rooms and a cigar room. A number of niche touches have been added to the mix, from a dog walker billed as ‘the world’s finest’ to look after members’ pets to an ice-carver whose job is to carve out different-shaped ice cubes for cocktails. But despite its 21st-century evolution, there are some ways in which Annabel’s will remain old school – telephones and laptops are barred from all but one floor. Oenophiles, meanwhile, will be happy to know Annabel’s has launched The Birley Wine Club, a new series of at-home – and eventually in Club – wine experiences.
46 Berkeley Square, London W1J 5AT
CLUB64, Soho
CLUB64 is the sequel to Soho’s finest styling spot SALON64. Modelled around the modern-day speakeasy, this new club pays homage to the very first French salon which launched back in 1664 – granting access to only the most elite ladies of the time. The modern day version is set to be the ultimate pre-cursor for nights out in London, helpfully located bang in the middle of one of the city’s most lively districts. Think lavish designs, expert mixologists, a cosy fire pit and plenty of French Champagne, with none of the usual worries about lack of seating or long wait times at the bar.
14 Bateman St, London W1D 3AG
Harry’s Bar, Mayfair
Part of the Birley Club collection, Harry’s Bar is a sophisticated members’ restaurant and bar famed for its Italian-style elegance. Venetian chandeliers, Fortuny fabrics and Murano glassware gives this Mayfair spot a feel of relaxed luxury, with an elegant menu of Italian classics to enjoy. Think handmade pasta, fish and meat dishes, and excellent pizzas made from dough that has been proved for 72 hours.
Details: To become a member, the candidate must be proposed and seconded by two existing members of the Club. For further information, contact the Membership Office on +44 (0)20 7629 2350 or at [email protected].
26 South Audley St, London W1K 2PD
b_together, St John’s Wood
Following the success of family members’ club Maggie & Rose, former founder Maggie Bolger has launched another venue: b_together. The club opened earlier this year and welcomes all age groups to get involved (yes, that means parents too). There’s an on-site nursery, sustainable AT Feast brasserie, eco-led retail area, multiple meeting spaces, a designated members club floor, bookable workspace, studios for workshops and classes, children’s soft play zones, a designated members’ space, and an apartment for short stays.
Details: Family membership is £2,220 per year.
47 St John’s Wood High St, London NW8 7NJ
Pavilion Club, Knightsbridge
Join the recently launched Pavilion Club for panoramic views of Hyde Park, great food and a chic new cocktail bar. This is the first private members’ club from the company, which has previously focused on business members’ clubs. Like-minded individuals are invited to connect, work and enjoy talks and parties at the impressive six-floored Knightsbridge property, which has multiple private office spaces and an al fresco rooftop terrace overlooking the park. Members can get involved with an eclectic programme of events, from Thursday cocktail clubs to panel discussions to live music, plus enjoy perks from brands like 111SKIN and Wilderness Reserve. The restaurant, meanwhile, serves an all-day dining menu featuring everything from seabass ceviche to pumpkin ravioli, alongside signature cocktails like the Chai Martini, made with vodka-infused chai tea and espresso.
Details: Hot desking and/or membership starts from £250 per person per month and private offices from £3,000.
64 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7JF
Taj The Chambers Private Members’ Club, St. James’ Court
The first European outpost of India’s prestigious club, Taj The Chambers, has opened just down the road from Buckingham Palace. A place to both work and relax, the members’ club features a bar, work pods and a private dining space, which can also be used as a meeting room. In the lounge, meanwhile, members can enjoy beautifully presented dishes from an Indian and international menu. Stylish interiors come courtesy of Conran & Partners, with British traditions paired with the warm service culture of the brand’s philosophy, Tajness.
Details: Membership is invitation only, email [email protected] for more information.
Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residencies, 51 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AF
Nikita, Mayfair
Mayfair welcomed a new members’ club recently, Nikita – a project from JP Kley. Accessible via an unassuming door on Davies Street, the venue is home to food from Comptoir Robouchon, which serves French-inspired dishes with Russian accents. Later this year, adjoining restaurant Master Nice will open, complete with a secret tunnel to Nikita for members. Interiors at the club come courtesy of boutique studio Victoria Vogel, inspired by Parisian-style Haussmann apartments – think velvet booths, patterned fabrics and art by Haculla artist Harif Guzman.
22 Davies St, London W1K 3DE
Laylow, Notting Hill
Unlike some of the glitzy, big-name members’ clubs, Laylow goes for an understated approach. Yet, since it launched in 2017, it has quietly become one of the city’s coolest spots – helped by its trendy Golborne Road location and buzzy interiors. Founded by Taz Fustok, the venue is home to a restaurant and a basement venue which hosts intimate gigs by musicians. There’s also a first-floor members area which stands as a workspace during the day then turns into a cocktail bar come evening time. The Apartment, meanwhile, is a space available for dinners and private hire which has hosted parties with everyone from Kate Moss to David Beckham – with patrons given a preferential rate.
10 Golborne Rd, London W10 5PE
(c) Cristian BarnettUpstairs at Langan’s, Mayfair
The new invite-only late lounge and bar at Langan’s is heralded as an ideal spot for post-work drinks and pre-dinner cocktails. Welcoming guests through a set of heavy velvet curtains, the space features a block red colourway reminiscent of Studio 54 and Halston. Think velvet walls, marble counter tops and marshmallow sofas in vivid shades of crimson. And what bar would be without music? Make sure to grab a seat by 8pm, when the house lights go down and live performances take centre stage. The late lounge also offers a stellar menu of food drinks from the brasserie downstairs, with small plates served until the early hours of the morning.
Stratton St, London W1J 8LB
Image: Cristian Barnett
The House of KOKO, Camden
Over a century after it first opened, London’s KOKO in Camden has relaunched following a £70m restoration – complete with a brand-new members’ club. A space for music, art and design lovers, The House of KOKO has its own roof terrace, two restaurants headed up by chef Andreas Engberg, a cocktail bar, a speakeasy and even a recording studio. Late night acoustic performances take place on the roof, while hidden jazz club Ellen’s hosts late-night impromptu shows from stars big and small.
74 Crowndale Rd, London NW1 1TP
Bingham Riverhouse, Richmond
Set on the banks of the Thames in Richmond, Bingham Riverhouse has a long and colourful history behind it. It began its life as two Georgian townhouses, and became a hub for literary figures like W B Yeats and Robert Browning. Then, in 1984, Ruth Trinder bought the building with her husband Bill. Together, they transformed it into a B&B, and in 2006, the boutique hotel was born. Most recently, it has updated its offering to include a members’ club, designed as ‘a place where creatives, hard workers, dreamers and just those that need an escape from working at home, can come and let hard working days drift away into fabulous evenings, eating and drinking overlooking the river’. There’s a workspace and a drawing room, plus certain tiers offer access to sister company, the Bhuti Health and Wellness Centre, complete with a spa and a vegan café.
Details: Membership from £850 per year or £91 monthly, plus £108 joining fee.
61-63 Petersham Rd, Richmond TW10 6UW
Kindred, Hammersmith
A members’ club hiding in plain sight by Hammersmith station in the regal-looking Grade II listed Bradmore House, Kindred offers spaces to work, play, eat and connect. Members benefit from relatively reasonable joining fees (and under-35s receive a further discount on this), plus a cultural calendar that makes joining very worthwhile – from live gigs to late night comedy, or sustainability workshops, there are regular offerings which foster in-person relationships between its people. Not to mention, it’s got a pretty phenomenal restaurant just downstairs, at Cellar. Read our full review of Cellar here.
Details: Under 35s and over 65s membership from £700 per year or £60 per month, plus a £200 joining fee.
Bradmore House, Queen Caroline St, London W6 9BW
Soho House, Various Locations
Nick Jones launched the first ever Soho House on London’s Greek Street back in 1995, after being offered the space above his restaurant, Café Boheme. His aim was to set it apart from the stuffy members’ clubs that had become synonymous with the capital, instead appealing to creative types in the Soho neighbourhood. An outpost followed in Somerset, Babington House, soon after one arrived in New York – and as the years went on, Soho House grew into a worldwide phenomenon. There are now Houses in locations all over the globe, from Barcelona to Tel Aviv; and while you’ll always know you’re in a Soho House, all are unique. In London, there are now nine branches, including a recent Little House launch in Balham, complete with an outpost of Cecconi’s and a cosy space for private events. There are various different membership options to consider, from full access to all clubs to the newer Soho Friends option, which allows you to book rooms at the hotels and visit the Soho Studios.
Caviar Kaspia, Mayfair
First founded in Paris in 1927, Caviar Kaspia opened in Mayfair at the beginning of 2023, bringing its unique members club concept to a traditional London townhouse. Imagined as a home away from home, Caviar Kaspia members pay £2,000 per year to access the Parisian institution’s intimate setting – but the fee works as credit for the cocktail bar, restaurant and boutique to be spent throughout the year. Plus there’s no dress code; a modern London members’ club, indeed.
Details: Membership is £2,000 per year. Enquire by calling +44 203 869 4000 or emailing [email protected]
1a Chesterfield St, London W1J 5JF
Photo Credit Milo BrownThe George Club, Mayfair
Reopened recently following an impressive year-long facelift revamping the Club’s signature navy blue exterior and elegantly refined interiors, Richard and Patricia Caring’s George Club sits on Mount Street in the heart of Mayfair, a stone’s throw away from Caring’s recent Bacchanalia restaurant and Apollo’s Muse member’s club. Inside, guests can expect to find Mayfair’s largest terrace, perfect for summer al fresco dining, and open until 1am. Plus, expect an ever-changing hyper-seasonal menu created by head chef Marcus Eaves and Mediterranean inspired cocktails by head mixologist Santo Borzi, all enjoyed beneath the watchful eye of David Hockney works and a bespoke Dachshund sculpture by Jill Berelowitz. There’s also an Art Deco-style subterranean bar, The Hound Bar, which serves Mediterranean-inspired cocktails and tapas-style small plates – signatures include the George Martini and the Hound Dog, a twist on the classic Hot Dog.
88-89 Mount St, London W1K 2SU
Image by Milo Brown
The Dally, Islington
There’s a brand new members’ club coming to Islington – and it’s all about the neighbourhood vibes. Founded by two female entrepreneurs (and long-time friends), Caroline Baldwin and Claire Ilardi-Crow, The Dally has an ambitious vision: to bring further neighbourhood members clubs in and outside of London, all designed on a micro level to serve and support the local community. Food, drinks, interiors and partnerships will all be sourced as locally to the club as possible, creating a destination where members can enjoy a central-London style destination – think live performances, talks with experts, cocktail making and members’ mixers – without the extra travel. Industry stalwart Matt Hobbs is backing the project – and we’re keen to snap up our membership fast.
Details: Memberships are open to applications now, priced at £630 a year or £66 per month, plus a £250 joining fee.
181 Upper Street, London, N1 1RQ
The Conduit, Covent Garden
A commitment to the planet sits at the heart of this new Covent Garden venue. It was created as a space for like-minded people to gather to discuss climate action, alongside diversity and equity. Over 150 in-person and digital events take place there each year, from enlightening talks to comedy clubs and wellness classes. The sustainability theme runs throughout the facilities too, with a seasonal food offering plus a roof terrace complete with plants selected specifically for pollination.
Details: Student membership from £500 per year, plus a joining fee of £500.
6 Langley St, London WC2H 9JA
Home House, Marylebone
Spread across three Georgian townhouses in Marylebone (19, 20 and 21 Portman Square) Home House fuses 18th century opulence with 21st century design and a quintessentially British sensibility. With exceptional facilities – the club boasts two restaurants, five bars, lavish party and dining rooms, a boutique gym and health spa, 23 bedrooms, a late-night party chamber available for private hire and intimate gardens – it offers members an unrivalled social calendar packed with endless events and societies. There’s no interviews or esoteric initiations in the membership process – it’s billed as a ‘home from home’, albeit a supremely exclusive one. Expect wild parties and entertaining company in a stunning setting.
Details: ‘Social’ membership from £1,100 per year, plus a £399 joining fee.
20 Portman Square, London W1H 6LW
The Sloane Club, Chelsea
While many old-school members’ clubs were open only to men, Chelsea’s The Sloane Club was the opposite. Founded in 1922 by Queen Victoria’s daughter Princess Helena, it was created as a haven for women in the forces – and men weren’t allowed entry until the ‘70s. Today, it continues this heritage as a shared space for people with an ‘attitude of embracing life in all its glory’. There’s a lovely restaurant, The Garden Room, a cocktail bar and a co-working space, plus chic bedrooms for members to stay in. Better still, the club is dog-friendly across all areas.
52 Lower Sloane St, London SW1W 8BP
Image courtesy of The Twenty Two HotelThe Twenty Two, Mayfair
Aesthetes will have much to delight over at The Twenty Two, London’s new members’ club on Grosvenor Square. Designed by Natalia Miyar, the venue features beautifully maximalist interiors throughout – think bevelled mirrors and dark blue velvetted banquettes, plus a plush basement bar accessed via a leopard print staircase. Since it opened earlier this year, it’s become a magnet for celebs, with everyone from Naomi Campbell to Jeff Bezos having visited – but the general clientele is perhaps a little younger than typical Mayfair members’ clubs. There’s also a lovely restaurant spearheaded by Executive Chef, Alan Christie, and 31 bedrooms and suites.
Details: Prices upon application.
22 Grosvenor Sq, London W1K 6LF
Grey Wolfe, Barnes
Merging advanced scientific biotechnology with spirituality, beauty, wisdom, healing and wellness practices, Greywolf is London’s latest members club, bringing a pocket of wellness to Barnes and inviting members to slow down from the busy world just beyond its doors. Membership includes a unique range of treatments, spanning Attuned Massages to mindful movement classes, nutrition advice to new wisdom. With privacy at its heart, if you’re not looking to socialise at your chosen members club, Grey Wolfe should be your top pick: each time members book a treatment, they have the entire space exclusively to themselves, with a guest if they wish. Monthly members will also enjoy a luxury welcome box, a quarterly wellness mapping kit, a 1:1 wellness check-up, an Attuned Recharge Treatment, online wellbeing classes and unlimited BioTech treatments, including Rebalance Impulse, Infrared Sauna, BioCharger, Lymphatic Boots, Hyperbaric Oxygen Pods and LED Facial Therapy.
Details: Click here to register your interest in joining.
71 White Hart Lane, Barnes, London SW13 0PP
12 Hay Hill, Mayfair
Conceived and built as a private members’ club for business, 12 Hay Hill is unique in providing business leaders and entrepreneurs with high-specification facilities in which to work alongside exceptional leisure space and five-star service. Situated in an imposing six-storey building in the heart of Mayfair, just off Berkeley Square, the club acts as both office and home for members, in a place where business and luxury merge. The club comprises of lounges, a restaurant, a vibrant bar, roof terrace and various meeting and private dining rooms. Membership comprises a diverse community of industry leaders, influencers and innovators. From finance to fashion, the club is a hub of inspiration where ideas are born and nurtured, deals are signed and business excels and flourishes.
Details: Prices upon application.
12 Hay Hill, London W1J 8NR
Cloud Twelve, Notting Hill
A unique members’ club designed as a ‘third space’ between work or school, and home, Cloud Twelve in Notting Hill combines a spa, with face and body treatments, a luxury beauty salon and a holistic wellness clinic offering naturopathy, acupuncture, hypnotherapy and much more. Its kids club, meanwhile, has a play zone and drama, music and art classes. Wellness for the whole family.
Details: Membership from £1,500 pa.
2-5 Colville Mews, London W11 2DA
SurSURENNE, Knightsbridge
Health nut? We’ve got just the members’ club for you: SURENNE, a brand-new opening from the Maybourne group – the team behind hotels like Claridge’s and The Connaught. Launching this April in Knightsbridge, the club is focused around wellbeing and longevity, combining cutting-edge science and tech with a holistic approach to health. Spread across floor floors, the club will include a longevity clinic, a state-of-the-art gym, a swimming pool complete with a sound system for in-water meditation, a Tracy Anderson studio, and a cafe featuring a menu designed by nutritionist Rosemary Ferguson.
Details: For more information contact [email protected] or visit @surrenne on Instagram
27 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7LY
The Arts Club, Mayfair
One of London’s long-standing members’ clubs, The Arts Club has been around for over 160 years. It was initially created as a hub for those interested in the arts, literature or sciences, attracting a string of prominent creative figures – from Charles Dickens to Auguste Rodin. To this day, the club continues to be a community for innovative thinkers, hosting an array of cultural events, alongside a programme of exhibitions – Alexis Soul-Gray’s Pink Skipping Rope is currently being shown. There’s also a brasserie helmed by Jean Luc Mongodin, a Japanese restaurant and a late-night cocktail bar, Leo’s, where members can enjoy live music from Thursday to Saturday. The club’s top two floors, meanwhile, are home to a selection of bedrooms and suites, for members looking for somewhere to stay overnight.
Details: Membership fees upon request.
40 Dover St, London W1S 4NP
How Do You Choose The Right Members’ Club For You?
When choosing a London members’ club, along with the membership fees, you should think about your social interests, dining preferences, and the type of person you like to socialise with. Of course, you’ll have to actually be accepted into the club, too. The members’ clubs in our edit all have distinct selection criteria and provide different atmospheres for their members. For instance, Albert’s in South Kensington requires a proposal or secondment by a current member to ensure a close-knit community. On the other hand, The Arts Club in Mayfair looks for individuals with a demonstrable interest in the arts and requires knowing two existing members. Home House in Marylebone mandates an invitation for membership and a personal tour of the club during the application process. The Groucho Club in Soho focuses on individuals who ‘would be enjoyable company at the bar’.
ONDA
Struggling to pick just one members’ club to join? With ONDA, you won’t have to. The network gives you access to an impressive 250 private clubs in 75 cities around the world – from New York to Paris, Barcelona to Milan. In London, membership includes a ticket to exclusive spots like Upstairs at Langan’s, The Sloane Club and Laylow – plus the ‘Explorer Membership’ gives you complimentary access to Soho Friends, meaning you can book stays at Soho House hotels. You can use each facility for up to six times per year, and bring three guests. Not only that, but members have the opportunity to sign up for an array of events and experiences, from wellness activities to exhibitions and DJ sets. All this, from just £76 a month; we’re sold.
Membership from £76 per month, ondalife.com
