5 New Members' Clubs To Know
THE BIG LONDON OPENING
Lighthouse Social, Fulham
THE STORY: Fulham’s finally got its own members' club – and it’s not trying to be Mayfair in a new postcode. Part of the new Fulham Pier development (home to chef Adam Byatt’s latest project, Brasserie Constance, as well as new Fulham FC hospitality experiences) Lighthouse Social overlooks the Thames with panoramic views and a laid-back vibe that feels like a cool friend’s townhouse. It opened quietly this summer and is already drawing a crowd of west London creatives, locals and, of course, Fulham fans, who want somewhere to work and decompress without crossing town. Behind the scenes, Jamie Caring (son of Richard, who’s behind Bacchanalia and Scott’s, to name a few) has helped shape the club’s ethos, steering it away from exclusivity and toward something more community minded.
THE FACILITIES: It’s big – 10,000sq ft inside, 2,000sq ft outside – with 21 spaces across two floors. There’s a screening room, co-working lounges, a rooftop terrace with 360° river views and a crèche for members with kids. The rooftop bar is already earning a reputation for DJ sets and sundowners, and the club’s location means you can arrive by boat, or leave one parked, if that’s your vibe.
THE EXTRAS: Food is a big draw. MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Philli Armitage-Mattin leads the kitchen, serving up Asian-American fusion dishes – think Korean spice meets New York comfort food. Cultural programming is refreshingly offbeat: you can get involved in PT sessions on the pier, join the run club, attend book launches and more. There’s also a ‘tastemaker series’ curated by Charlie Teasdale (ex-Esquire style director).
THE DETAILS: Annual membership starts at £780 for under-30s and £1,200 for full members.
Visit LighthouseSocial.com
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THE WELLNESS DESTINATION
Long Lane, West Sussex
THE STORY: Ex-Wall Street financier Harrison Hide and entrepreneur Louie Blake have taken on the mammoth task of turning a 55-acre estate in the South Downs into a luxury wellness hotel and members' club – and they’re documenting the whole process on social media. Fed up with the usual club formula, the duo are building Long Lane as an alcohol-free space. Their mission? Kill burnout culture, treat rest like training, and back it all with cutting-edge kit.
THE FACILITIES: Forget minibars and spa-lite offerings. Long Lane’s 30 rooms – including ten forest cabins – will have EightSleep mattresses, red-light therapy panels and IV drips. The Coach House is the high-energy hub, housing a Hyrox-level gym, cryotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and contrast bathing. Over at ‘The Farm’ there’s a natural swimming pool, forest treatment pods and woodland trails, while the interiors – designed by wellness studio SZE – are toxin free and circadian aligned.
THE EXTRAS: Long Lane’s cultural programming is as considered as its clinical treatments. Expect woodland sound healing, visiting practitioners, art exhibitions and talks from leading thinkers. The food also sounds impressive: the world’s first ‘precision nutrition’ restaurant will use biometric data to tailor menus, supported by regenerative farming and an onsite herbal distillery. Adaptogenic cocktails replace the usual drinks list, while phone-free zones will encourage off-grid downtime.
THE DETAILS: In Midhurst, West Sussex – just an hour from London – Long Lane open is scheduled to open in spring 2026. Rooms start from £350 a night. Memberships range from £100 to £500 per month, with options including full access to the Longevity programme.
Visit LongLane.co.uk
THE EAST LONDON HOTSPOT
Aethos, Shoreditch
THE STORY: Boutique hospitality brand Aethos has landed in east London. Joining numerous outposts across the Med, its latest project is taking over the former Nobu hotel site in Shoreditch this month, bringing with it a new kind of members club. Less velvet rope, more open invitation, Aethos is built for those after connection, creativity and culture that goes beyond the bar. Think art tours, city farm field trips, omakase dinners and more.
THE FACILITIES: The 164-room hotel has been redesigned by Barcelona’s Astet Studio, with interiors that nod to Shoreditch’s industrial roots. A compact spa and high-performance training studio deliver longevity-focused treatments and cutting-edge tech, while the new Japanese dining concept is set to win over locals still mourning the loss of Nobu. Members also get access to lounges, meeting spaces and a regularly rotating social calendar.
THE EXTRAS: You might’ve clocked the brand’s cryptic billboard on Shoreditch High Street. It’s a teaser for what’s to come: spontaneous dinners, secret drinks and pop-up experiences. Cultural programming is built around four pillars: The Table, The Mix, Wellness Rituals and Off Grid, with everything from intimate dinners and pre-carnival rum parties to binaural soundscapes.
THE DETAILS: Aethos London Shoreditch opened last week, with its full member spaces launching by end of 2025. Rooms from £250 per night.
Visit Aethos.com
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THE NATURE ESCAPE
Crafted at Powdermills, East Sussex
The story: With Crafted, entrepreneur Chris King is building a network of hotels and clubs to help people ditch autopilot and reconnect with the good stuff – nature, creativity and proper downtime. The first outpost opens later this year near Hastings. It’s built around a private lake, surrounded by ancient woods and wildflower meadows, offering everything from cold-water dips to creative workshops.
THE FACILITIES: Set in a Grade II-listed Georgian house, the hotel will have 55 rooms, three private cottages and, of course, a members club. There’s a pub, restaurant, cocktail bar, and two dedicated creative spaces – the Craft Barn and Art Studio – where you can throw pots, print-make or just mess around with crafts. Outside, you’ve got paddleboarding, kayaking, yoga in the forest, and saunas on the lake’s edge. The Lake House cottage even has its own pool and deck onto the water – ideal for group trips or company away days.
THE EXTRAS: Food will be seasonal and mostly British, sourced from Sussex’s coast and Kent’s orchards, with a goal of 75% local provenance. The pull will serve English beers, wines and cocktails. There will be an open grill and a wood-fired oven outside, and a soon-to-be-announced exec chef heading up the restaurant. Membership details are still under wraps, but the club promises to blend wellness, work and play.
THE DETAILS: Crafted at Powdermills opens late 2025. Membership and booking info will be announced soon.
Visit StayCrafted.com
THE REVAMP
The Sloane Club, Chelsea
THE STORY: The Sloane Club has been part of Chelsea’s fabric since the 1920s, but this month it’s stepping into a new era. After a full-scale renovation and rebrand, the historic club will reopen with a fresh identity and new spaces. The bones are still classic, but, if the first-look images are anything to go by, the vibe will be sharper, more social and built for modern Londoners.
THE FACILITIES: The club now houses 56 refurbished bedrooms and ten suites, an updated wellness suite, and a handful of new spaces that feel more like a boutique hotel than a legacy institution. There’s Helena’s, an all-day restaurant; Demob, an atmospheric looking cocktail bar; and the Lady in Black, a private dining room. Brand new is Lila, a restaurant and bar under a retractable glass roof, surrounded by greenery and designed to host everything from business lunches to weekend events.
THE EXTRAS: Cultural programming is being dialled up, with a new calendar of talks, tastings and member events. Whether you’re checking in for a night or dropping by for a drink, the new Sloane Club pays homage to the club’s historic roots – just with better lighting and a stronger cocktail list.
THE DETAILS: The Sloane Club reopens this week. Membership and booking details available on request.
Visit TheSloaneClub.com
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