10 of the best exclusive London clubs
As the birthplace of exclusive clubs, London is arguably the city to experience the best VIP and exclusive nightlife. London’s popularity with the affluent and the A-Listers means that the city is a host of exclusive members nightclubs, all offering individual, exciting and innovative late night experiences. Offering everything from private table bookings and champagne, to erotic burlesque performances and popcorn machines, the selection of VIP clubs London has to offer, are highly unlikely to disappoint. Listed here are some of the most impressive and enjoyable venues; if you’re looking for a high-end and unique night out, these clubs are definitely the ones worth getting on the guestlist for.
Cirque Le Soir
Attended by Cara Delevingne, Miley Cyrus, Kanye West and Leonardo DiCaprio, Cirque Le Soir is one of the most popular and successful exclusive London clubs. Winner of Best London Nightclub in the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2015 London Club and Bar Awards, Cirque’s circus theme is sure to impress. The entertainment at Cirque is remarkable and exhilarating, with dancing dwarfs wearing baby masks, fire-eaters and burlesque dancers to name but a few. As well as sipping from a range of cocktails whilst eating canapes, guests at Cirque can also make use of its popcorn machine, arcade games, peep holes and all sorts of fairground attractions. The club is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, but ‘La Monday’ is most certainly the recommended night to go, having won The London Club and Bar award for Best Night in 2015. On any given night Cirque plays a range of house music, with ‘Hype-Hop Wednesdays’, known for playing hip-hop and R&B. If you’re looking for a unique experience, laced with celebrities and circus entertainment, Cirque Le Soir is the place to be.
Reign Showclub
If you’re looking for a more stylish and chic night out in the VIP scene, Reign would be a popular choice. Reign Showclub London has become so popular due to its tintillating stage shows featuring aerial performances and other incredible displays. It’s a favourite with the rich and famous, with celebrities such as Justin Bieber partying at the club. They also feature a mezzanine floor serving teppanyaki. At Reign you can listen to a wide range of house and R&B music, whilst drinking champagne from their iconic white glasses, which glow under the UV and LED lights. You can party at Reign on any given Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday. Project is one of the best exclusive London clubs if you’re looking for something exclusive, elegant and exciting.
Dolce Kensington
Dolce Kensington Club London is the VIP nightclub located near the South Kensington underground station and attracts a Chelsea and Mayfair clientele. Dolce Kensington opened in October 2019 and has quickly become one of the best exclusive clubs in London. The venue has been intricately designed throughout by the highest level of interior designers giving this exclusive club its incredibly luxurious feel. As you walk down the staircase adorned by delicate lighting effects and glass panels you enter the venue itself which is based over 2 levels. The main level hosts the large dancefloor surrounded by tables while the higher level seats the larger VIP tables. What really sets Dolce Kensington Club London apart from other London VIP clubs is its scintillating VIP area which is decorated with a truly unique black and white zebra style wallpaper and a collection of golden bulls heads complete with horns.
The Box
The Box is a nightclub experience unlike anything else. Described by themselves as “a theatre of varieties” The Box offers more of a performance orientated night than any other exclusive London clubs. Aimed purely at sexually open-minded clientele, once you’re inside The Box you will enjoy a Burlesque, fetish-style erotic show, in which the acts perform sensual dances and strip teases. It’s notorious and controversial style of nighttime entertainment has attracted anyone who is anyone, from Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie, to Kate Moss, Harry Styles and Emma Watson. During the show, which begins between midnight and 1 am and lasts until 3am, you can order burgers and fries alongside your drink, and after the show you can dance the night away. The Box is open Wednesday through to Saturday and whilst no two nights at The Box are the same, you are guaranteed and risque and indulging performance any night you choose to go.
Tape
As the winner of Best Club at The London Club and Bar awards, Tape is definitely an exclusive London club worth attending. Featuring a stage for live performances and a separate members only lounge, this club has taken over the VIP club scene in London in a big way and continues to be one of the most in demand venues. The nightclub has opened its doors to many VIPs, such as Snoop Dog, Paris Hilton, Jamie Foxx and many more, all of whom have spent their night dancing to the commercial, hip-hop, R&B music played at the club. To indulge in this high end clubbing experience, you’d have to party on a Tuesday, Friday, but Saturday nights are definitely the clubs most popular. They also opened their Sunday night in February 2020.
WYLD
Of course, WYLD is known to be one of the most exclusive clubs in London, the club has a focus area that is a must to see. Set your eyes on the wild theme which highlights nature and sustainability at this incredible VIP London club located in Mayfair, London.
WYLD is a nature loving nightclub with sustainability at its core located in Mayfair, and is near Hyde Park Corner and Green Park Station, is a 300-capacity hot spot. Once inside, expect the unexpected with amazing wild life décor and statues in the club.
Dress Code is sexy, smart and elegant with of course high heels for the ladies and smart casual and collared shirts and shoes for the gentlemen. Dress to impress at WYLD to guarantee one of the best nights out in London.
Booking a table at WYLD is highly recommended so you can fully experience a true VIP night out at this London exclusive club. Book a table with us and join the party with exclusive celebrities, elite Londoners and A-listers.
Libertine
In place of the world famous China White, is the stylish and contemporary exclusive London club Libertine. When looking for a fashionable, modern and current night out in a London members club, Libertine is the right choice to make. The club, frequented by Tom Cruise and Ciara, amongst others, welcomes you in with its soft leather seats and bright blue lights, where you can watch dancers whilst drinking champagne and listening to House music, in one of their four rooms. Libertine is open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and their ‘From Paris to London’ Saturday night is sure to deliver a chic yet electrifying night out. With such global reputation to uphold, Libertine definitely brings a cosmopolitan, all-inclusive feel to the exclusive London club scene.
Maddox
One of the most exclusive clubs in London is Maddox, Maddox is a private members’ club located in Mayfair since 2007. Maddox does have a reputation offering the best nights out in London. Expect a mix of contemporary with traditional music over two dancefloors. The club is divided into a main room, green room, courtyard and a dedicated shisha lounge and smoking areas.
The club is designed for a very sophisticated selective crowd and one of the most exclusive members’ clubs in West End. Maddox has the complete package and perfect combination of restaurant, nightclub, and terrace all at one venue. The restaurant serves an Italian inspired menu, the terrace is serene and perfect for cocktails. The dance floor is encircled by cosy leather couches with an impressive glass DJ booth.
Tonteria
Tonteria is an exclusive London club not to be missed! The Mexican themed bar is set to entertain with fire-eating women dressed head to toe in latex, and masked mexican wrestlers. Evidently in keeping with the mexican theme, Tonteria has an impressive and unique selection of Tequila, delivered to your table by a toy train on the ceiling. You can also choose from several mexican cocktails on offer, from a Tequila Slammer to their famous Frozen Margheritas. On top of this amazing choice of drinks, Tonteria also serves delicious tapas. The clubs feel-good atmosphere has been enjoyed by all sorts of A-listers such as Jessie J, Axl Rose, Prince Harry and Pippa Middleton. Their most popular night is undoubtedly Mondays TonteMania, in which Mexican wrestlers reenact WWE championship matches, and the exclusive cocktail and tapas club is also open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, to enjoy a mix of commercial, hip-hop and R&B music.
Raffles
Raffles is the epitome of exclusive and VIP London clubbing. Extremely restrictive, Raffles is for the fortunate and the privileged of London. Founded in 1967, it is one of the oldest London members clubs on the scene, and has enjoyed success for almost half a century. If you’re looking to enjoy a night in the only club that The Queen has attended, then Raffles is where you need to be, and The Queen is not the only Royal who has attended the club. Created for the elite of Chelsea, as a member you not only have access to the club, but to Raffles Retreat, a selection of exclusive holiday destinations offered by the club. Open Tuesday through to Saturday, the weekends at Raffles are sure to be the most lively and fun, often with live performances and world class DJs playing to the crowd.
