The Best Private Members' Clubs In London
London is a cosmopolitan city that carries tradition and carefully blends it in with the contemporary, and as such it hosts a plethora of members clubs scattered across the central area. In this article we will explore the best clubs, but also figure out the ones that might most suit your personality and interests. You should remember - a members club isn’t made up of the facilities or perks it offers but rather by the people who visit it. Annabel's Guided by the design prowess of Martin Brudnizki, an omnipresent figure in crafting the aesthetics of some of London's most elite establishments, Annabel’s has become a playground tailored for the affluent and famous. Boasting multiple restaurants, bars, and its notorious nightclub, Annabel’s re-entered the bustling members' club market with an offering that impresses on multiple fronts. WHERE: 46 BERKELEY SQUARE, MAYFAIR, W1J 5AT WEBSITE: WWW.ANNABELS.CO.UK Home House WHERE: 20 PORTMAN SQUARE, LONDON W1H 6LW WEBSITE: WWW.HOMEHOUSE.CO.UK AllBright Mayfair WHERE: 24-26 MADDOX STREET, MAYFAIR, W1S 1PP WEBSITE: WWW.ALLBRIGHTCOLLECTIVE.COM Ned’s Club Ned's Club is located inside an old 1920's bank, the rooftop features a heated pool and a restaurant, and the basement offers a club with live music. It is kitted with a spa and a gym, and since it's under the umbrella of the hotel under the same name, as a member you receive preferential rates for room bookings, and access to a roaster of exclusive members only events. WHERE: 27 POULTRY, EC2R 8AJ WEBSITE: WWW.THENED.COM Apollo's Muse Crafted by Mayfair's billionaire club mogul, Richard Caring, the remarkable Greco-Italian space takes inspiration from the impressive influences of Martin Brudnizki and Damien Hirst evident in Bacchanalia. Going toe-to-toe with some of the world's premier museums and galleries, visitors can bask in the splendour of a collection of priceless antiquities, including a Roman marble Venus (circa 1st/2nd century AD), a Greek funerary Lekythos (circa 4th century AD), and, naturally, the club's eponymous centrepiece: Apollo’s Muse (2nd century AD). The room's opulent grandeur is further accentuated by mirrored tables, velvet-clad bar stools, custom Murano wine glasses, and napkin rings inspired by gold leaf. WHERE: 1 MOUNT STREET, MAYFAIR WEBSITE: WWW.APOLLOS-MUSE.CO.UK The Ivy While The Club exudes a theatrical essence, influenced by its prime location, its membership spans across diverse realms such as film, music, art, media, and advertising. Noteworthy events, including the judging of the Booker Prize and hosting NME Awards after-parties, have added to its illustrious history. The allure of The Ivy Club lies in its unmatched class and style, a standard many aspire to achieve but few manage to equal. WHERE: 9 WEST STREET, COVENT GARDEN, WC2H 9NE WEBSITE: WWW.THE-IVYCLUB.CO.UK