7 of the Best Private Members’ Clubs Near Belgravia

The majority of London’s private members’ clubs have evolved in recent years. These days they offer a lot to their members: a place to dine and sip cocktails, to relax, to network and socialise, a place to do business, and in some cases, somewhere to have a massage or visit a health spa.  

Belgravia and Mayfair play host to a variety of private members’ institutions. Here is a selection, should you be thinking of joining one in the future.

 1. Grace Belgravia

A woman-only establishment, Grace Belgravia is doing well in its attempts to redress the long-standing gender imbalance on the private members’ club scene. Described by its founders as an ‘exclusive private club for spirited, sophisticated, health-conscious women who want the very best’, the club’s philosophy follows the belief that if you put your health first, your most precious asset, you will thrive.  

Grace Belgravia, named in reference to the Three Graces in Greek mythology who represented charm, beauty and creativity, provides a setting in which members can network, socialise, discuss business, and indulge in the health spa, gym or library. A medical and wellbeing clinic on-site is open to both men and women non-members.

2. Annabel’s  

Even if you’re not overly familiar with the private members’ club scene in London, you could easily have heard of Annabel’s. Situated on Berkeley Square, the club’s interiors are sumptiously elegant, cosy, and retain an air of stylish decadence. Founded in 1963 by Mark Birley, Annabel’s has hosted a continuous stream of some of society’s most illustrious personalities, including Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, and the Queen. Though its parties throughout the decades were legendary, Annabel’s can provide a comfortable and luxurious setting for a quiet evening of conversation when required by its exclusive members.

3. The Arts Club

The Arts Club has a fascinating history. Founded in 1863 in a building on Hanover Square, the club was born to provide a haven for those interested in the arts, literature or science. In 1896, The Arts Club relocated to Dover Street, and has been there ever since. A list of past members reads as a Who’s Who guide to some of history’s most celebrated and revered cultural figures, including Charles Dickens, John Everett Millais, Wilkie Collins, Frederic Leighton, and Auguste Rodin.  

The main areas of interest for members are literature, theatre, film, fashion, science, music and architecture. The club’s highly sophisticated interiors, extensive art collection, first-class hospitality, and loyal members have helped to turn this venue into a venerable institution for both men and women, providing a place where members can network and socialise.

4. 12 Hay Hill

This is not so much a place ‘to see and be seen’, and more a place to do business, hold business meetings and network. The venue combines fully-serviced offices and meeting spaces with high-end dining and hospitality. Strictly speaking, it is not a private members’ club, and styles itself as a ‘business club’ uninterested in building a celebrity clientele. Events are held here, and members can take advantage of the full range of well-equipped private meeting rooms, meeting spaces, study areas, bars, restaurants, and superb hospitality. Members tend to be entrepreneurs, business leaders, and industry influencers. 

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5. The Lansdowne Club 

The Lansdowne Club, situated in Mayfair, combines a long heritage with contemporary comfort. With a history that reaches back to 1763, this club is known for its inclusive atmosphere, welcoming both men and women with equal status since 1935. Members can utilise an impressive array numerous social, sporting, wellness, and dining facilities within the elegant 18th-century building. The club includes a busy social calendar filled with wine tastings, art exhibitions, and music performances.

6. The 22

The Twenty Two is a luxurious boutique hotel and private members club designed for the creative and curious. Housed in a lavish Edwardian manor in Mayfair, the club features opulent interiors inspired by 18th-century France – with a glorious, maximalist style design. It offers 31 lavish bedrooms and suites, a modern, round-the-clock British restaurant with European influences, and a cultural space dedicated to the art of lingering – an activity which is well advised when relaxing amidst the club’s beautiful décor.

7. Home House

Home House, located in Marylebone, is an iconic private members club that intends to fuse 18th-century grandeur with plenty of contemporary touches in its furnishing, facilities and dining spaces. Spread across three Georgian townhouses, the club offers a vibrant social community with a wide range of amenities, including elegant bedrooms, opulent private dining rooms, a boutique gym, and a health spa. Members enjoy access to curated calendar of events, featuring everything from sophisticated dinner parties to lively soirées. Home House is renowned for its eccentric charm, drawing in a diverse, influential and free-spirited membership.

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