Best Women's Members Clubs in London

Originally, members' clubs were exclusive domains for affluent men, concentrated in London's Pall Mall and St James’s Street, known as Clubland. These venues were strictly for high-society men, with no entry for women.

However, the club scene has transformed significantly over time, embracing inclusivity and diversity. This change has led to the emergence of new spaces welcoming a variety of individuals. Among these are several members' clubs that, while not excluding men, focus on empowering women through engaging talks, events, and dedicated physical spaces.

The Trouble Club

If meeting icons like Gloria Steinem in New York or having dinner with Woman’s Hour host, Emma Barnett sounds like your cup of tea, then The Trouble Cub is the place for you. A female-centric platform founded in 2014, The Trouble Club was established to highlight exceptional women and hosted speakers from Margaret Atwood to Reni Eddo-Lodge. The club organizes a variety of evenings focused on topics from economics to art and sexuality and strives for inclusivity, primarily catering to women, but men are also encouraged to join, as long as they're comfortable being in the minority. After being accepted as a member you’ll gain access to complimentary or discounted tickets for Trouble's enlightening talks, members-only dinners, cultural clubs, and The Trouble Members Podcast, as well as discounts on books. Events are hosted at various London locations like Mortimer House. The Conduit and The Ned Hotel.

Gloria Steinem at The Trouble Club

AllBright Mayfair

Entrepreneurs Debbie Wosskow OBE and Hearst CEO Anna Jones established this club, drawing prominent members like actresses Naomie Harris and Olivia Wilde, House of Lords peer Martha Lane-Fox, EMEA Facebook VP Nicola Mendelsohn, filmmaker Gurinder Chadha, and fitness expert Grace Belgravia. AllBright invites women to come together, offering a space to meet peers, connect, network, and collaborate in a supportive environment.

Allbright

University Women’s Club

The University Women’s Club stands as the most venerable on our list, tracing its origins back to 1883, a period when only a few women attended universities and fewer still could graduate. An exception was the University of London, which began awarding degrees to women from 1878. Among these pioneering women was Gertrude Jackson of Girton College, Cambridge. She envisioned a club exclusively for university women, and within three years, the concept had garnered interest from over 200 women. Over the ensuing decades, the club expanded, eventually settling in its permanent location in Mayfair’s Audley Square. Today, the club remains a vibrant community, welcoming members regardless of whether they hold a degree. Membership offers access to affordable accommodations and a rich program of inspiring events and talks.

University Women’s Club