London’s Best New Social & Networking Clubs
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Learn something new, meet someone new
Private members’ clubs have a history stretching back centuries, especially in London. And while these bastions of exclusivity have certainly become more open in recent years (think comfortable home-from-home interiors and less restrictive entry requirements), they’re still firmly rooted in their original purpose: to bring likeminded people together. And ‘likeminded’ doesn’t solely mean you work in similar industries; some of London’s most popular members’ clubs are championing hobbyists like never before, from wine lovers and wellness fanatics to sustainability champions.
‘We’re seeing a fascinating return to specific interests and purpose,’ ONDA founder Luca Del Bono tells C&TH (ONDA is a network of the world’s most desirable members’ clubs). ‘For a while, private clubs leaned into exclusivity for its own sake. But what’s emerging now is a new generation of spaces built around genuine interest and connection, as traditionally clubs had been set up centuries ago. It’s less about social standing, more about shared interests and values.’ As well as the 2020s’ wellness obsession, things like ‘longevity, gastronomy, music and even impact’ find themselves in the spotlight at other clubs, Luca says: ‘Places like The Conduit or House of Koko that attract communities who care deeply about something.’
As London’s members’ clubs expand their offerings, intriguing events are increasingly common, from financial wellbeing talks to contrast therapy nights. Looking for your perfect fit? We’ve gathered London’s very best members’ clubs for those looking to socialise and connect across a series of curated events.
London’s Best New Social & Networking Clubs
The Arts Club, Mayfair
Best for: Creatives
Dating back 160 years, The Arts Club is London’s original hub for those interested in the arts and literature as well as the sciences (prominent former members include Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins, Franz Liszt and Auguste Rodin). Today, a series of panel discussions, live music events, wellness sessions and external gallery tours keep members entertained – but the club’s nucleus is its art collection curated by Wedel Art. Permanent fixtures can be spotted across the Mayfair clubhouse, while the Drawing and Ante rooms always have a new exhibition to offer, highlighting international trends and contemporary works.
What’s The Fee? Annual membership is £3,200 (£1,600 joining fee).
Address: 40 Dover St, London W1S 4NP
Supporters’ House, Westminster
Best for: Art lovers
One of London’s newest clubs is hidden behind a discreet door on bustling Trafalgar Square. Inside, Supporters’ House unfolds, well, like a house: find a chic cafe-bar with lofty ceilings, a sophisticatedly cosy restaurant beside a private dining room, and a beckoning lounge with soft sofas drenched in a blush hue. It’s in this final room that an enviable schedule of events materialise, from creative writing sessions to literary salons, exclusive exhibition tours to champagne tastings.
What’s The Fee? Memberships start from £130 per year; some members-only events are free but most incur an additional fee.
Address: National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN
The Conduit, Covent Garden
Best for: Climate advocates
The Conduit is London’s premier club for purpose-driven individuals to meet, drive conversation and join together to create change for a just, prosperous and sustainable future. Members span activists, business leaders, investors, creatives and more, enjoying more than 150 talks every year, as well as digital courses, investor meetings and plenty of social events to boot (the rooftop is well placed for a decadent party).
What’s The Fee? Annual membership is £1,215 (£475 joining fee). Hint: members working for non-profit organisations get a discount.
Address: 6 Langley St, London WC2H 9JA
(© Alexander James for Lighthouse Social)
Lighthouse Social, Fulham
Best for: Community connections
One of London’s newest members’ clubs also has one of the most comprehensive social calendars. Head of membership Emily Biggs describes the vibe as ‘your coolest friend’s place’, and Lighthouse Social is certainly breathtaking with its floor-to-ceiling river-view windows and carefully curated interiors. But ‘you don’t want to just have amazing interiors that everyone’s too scared to actually sit down on,’ Emily points out – and this is vitally important when crafting a home-from-home members’ club in a residential district like London. The result is a beautiful space with pockets of purpose: ‘I can work here. I can go on the dance floor here. I can have a business meeting here. I can bring my children here. I can bring my dog here,’ Emily says. ‘It doesn’t matter what time of day it is or what you’re doing. In every aspect – social, professional, family life – there is a space that caters for that.’ The mirror of this on the social calendar is a series of club-within-a-clubs, including The Lighthouse Film Club, Epicure (all things foodie), Lighthouse Masters: The Workshop Series, and The Social and Wellness Series. Time to uncover like-minded people you never knew resided just a few streets away…
What’s The Fee? Annual memberships start from £1,200 (£200 joining fee) or £780 for under 30s (£150 joining fee).
Address: Fulham Pier, London SW6 6HH
67 Pall Mall, St James’s
Best for: Wine lovers
Undoubtedly the club to join for oenophiles, 67 Pall Mall’s reputation precedes it – despite only hitting the 10 year mark in 2025. Founded and opened by wine connoisseur Grant Ashton in 2015, the whole club centres on a love of wine. Members can enjoy one of the world’s longest wine lists (more than 5,000 options from 42 countries) here, and discover more than 1,000 wines by the glass thanks to Coravin technology. They can also tuck into delicious cuisine, and store their own wine in the club cellars. Events are 67 Pall Mall’s bread and butter: think cougar rolling, run clubs, special dinners and, of course, wine tastings galore.
What’s The Fee? Annual memberships are £2,500 (£1,500 joining fee).
Address: 67 Pall Mall, St James’s, London SW1Y 5ES
The Woolf Collective
Best for: Art collectors
If you’re an art appreciator looking to start collecting, The Woolf Collective is the club to join. Founded by auction house Bonhams and art curator and advisor Beth Greenacre, this series of events is subsection of women’s only investment club Frankie’s – and as such is only open to women. Expect panel discussions, talks with industry experts, hands-on masterclasses, private exhibition and gallery tours and behind the scenes experiences.
What’s The Fee? The Woolf Collective is included in a Frankie’s membership, priced from £450 per year.
Address: Frankie’s doesn’t have a clubhouse but all events are in person at a range of glamorous venues, from Old Sessions House to Sexy Fish and Home Grown.
