Private members clubs have always been
popular, but now there’s a new wave of them that have hit the streets of
London. And they’re not as exclusive as you might think. Many are available for
private hire for any type of event imaginable.
A Brief History of The Private Club
Members clubs in London aren’t anything
new, they’ve been one of the talking points of the city for centuries. What
club you, or the men of your family, belonged to depended on your station in
life (and how much you could afford) and clubs went in and out of fashion
according to who was a member of them. You would often see a rush to try and
join somewhere if it was known that the Duke of such-and-such frequented.
Others were more traditional, having firm
rules on who could and could not join, with membership running in a family
rather than changing according to your fancy. ‘Dining at the club’ was a
popular gentleman’s pastime, and an excuse used to stay out of the house for long
periods of time. Women were strictly forbidden for years, but luckily all that
has changed!
What Type of Event Can You Have at a Club?
Now, clubs are a lot more modern, with
amazing bars and hidden gems that bring you into the world of exclusive luxury.
The best thing about it is that they’re not actually as ‘exclusive’ as they
once were. You can even hire one out for your special event. Here’s just a few
ideas of what you can use them for:
Graduation
If you’re graduating from university soon,
you might want to say goodbye with a bang. Instead of going to your usual
student haunts (you are an adult now
after all) renting out a member’s club can give you the VIP treatment that
you’ve been waiting for, but without the crowds of people.
Get together with your closest friends one
last time and enjoy some of the finer things in life. Good food, a great
selection of cocktails, and complete privacy. Just you and the people that you
care about most, living the high life for one night only.
Not only that, but it’s also a great venue
to bring your parents along to. If they’re about for your graduation, why not
invite them to come and mingle with your friends and their parents? They’ll
appreciate the offer, and they’ll be able to see the wonderful person that you’ve
blossomed into (just lay off the shots).
Seminar
Due to the range of private members clubs
in London, there really is something for everyone. If you need to hold a
seminar, there are places that will be perfect for exactly that. Move away from
the stuffy lecture theatre and into somewhere that is classy and relaxed.
Not only will a venue like this keep
everyone more relaxed and comfortable, the atmosphere that it exudes means that
it is perfect for getting discussion and debate started. Collaborations can be born,
and negotiations made while the crowd relaxes with a drink in their hand and no
time limit to leave by.
With other seminar venues, it can be hard
to encourage people to stay around for long after the presentations. In a
members club however, you can organise a dinner, or even suggest drinks
afterwards so that the discussion can continue. This way you can really get the
most out of the event.
Wedding Reception
Are you planning on having a more intimate
wedding with only your nearest and dearest? If your guestlist is on the smaller
side, then why not splash out on the exclusivity that a member’s club can give
you? You’ll be guaranteed that no one will have had a reception like yours
before. Yes, it might take a little more organising, but members clubs are used
to holding private parties of all descriptions, so they’ll be happy to assist
you with anything that you need.
The great thing about members clubs in
London is that they are all so very different. Which means that you’ll be able
to find one to suit whatever theme your wedding is following. Not only that,
but many have award winning chefs available, so your guests will be blown away
by the quality of the food on offer.
What other wedding reception features a
full cocktail list? You can have your own signature drinks and dance the night
away in a venue that is unlike any other in the city of London.
Work Party
All of your employees have been working
hard, and you know that they deserve to be rewarded. Why not take it up a notch
by hiring out a members club in London? It will be a night to remember and
everyone in your company will be thanking you for the experience.
Nothing says ‘I appreciate you’ than a
really high-class work party. You can cater to everyone’s dietary requirement
easily, and even organise some party games like a quiz, or have a presentation
of the companies ‘best bits’ of the year. You could even have a mock awards
ceremony to show that yes, you really do notice all of the hard work that your
employees put in every day.
No matter what your needs, there’s a venue
for everything, and the people that run the members clubs in London are always
happy to help you with whatever you might need. So, if you’re planning a get
together in the near future, why not consider hiring one of the most exclusive
venues available in the city?
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