New York City is a culture obsessed with the latest and greatest: trends come and go faster than Scott Disick’s latest arm candy, and restaurants that were once so hot, are now so not.
But one thing has remained constant throughout all this time: the ever-so-exclusive social club.
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And while these institutions have taken new shapes and forms, the DNA of the members-only club has stayed the same.
Prestige is the name of the game, and only the crème de la crème of New York society are invited to play.
Want to learn more? We’ve got the keys to New York’s toughest doors.
Warning: This isn’t your grandpa’s stuffy old social club.
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1170 Broadway, Manhattan/Website/(212) 722-0555
Located in the Johnston Building, which dates back to 1903, The Ned NoMad is built upon the city’s heritage “flawless style, grand gestures, and insatiable hunger for the absolute best.” Setting The Ned apart from other premier establishments, members have a broad range of spaces to relax, connect, work, and indulge. The Ned caters to all the needs of fast-paced life in the city, yet still feels like an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Members have access to the sophisticated, wood-paneled dining room, the rooftop terrace with unparalleled views of the Empire State building, Ned’s Club Upstairs, the library, the magic room, and the mezzanine at Little Ned, which boasts delicious caviar and steak tartare.
Ned’s Club membership is separate from Soho House membership, though Soho House members can apply for Ned’s Club membership at a reduced rate. Pricing is available upon request.
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815 5th Ave, Manhattan/Website/(646) 512-0089
Overlooking Central Park in the center of the Upper East Side, Fasano Fifth Avenue is the epitome of classic New York luxury. Members can enjoy the privileges of a full-service hotel, including private dining, room service, fitness, and a personal concierge that will assist with travels, flights, access to fairs, sports, shops, and more. Treat yourself to a meal at Fasano Café, a richly furnished club lounge and garden, designed for intimate dinners, business lunches, or a quick drink with fellow New York elite. Access to the wonderful world of Fasano is by invitation only, making this one-of-a-kind experience all the more exclusive.
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110 E 25th St, Manhattan/Website/(212) 273-0440
Described as the premier space for “creators, innovators, and thought leaders to gather and connect,” NeueHouse is modernizing the traditional social club one membership at a time. The Madison Square location recently reconceptualized its communal hub, The Gallery - now home to a new bar and café, redesigned interiors, art installations, and upgraded workspace, providing the ideal environment for members to achieve their creative potential. Members can also mingle in the newly-launched Chapel Bar, a private bar that was once a 19th-century chapel.
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75 Rockefeller Plaza, Manhattan/Website/(888) 730-7307
If an upper-echelon social club and an elevated coworking space had a baby, it would be Club 75. Perfect for sipping on a glass of bubbly, and networking with global business leaders, creatives and entrepreneurs, this reimagined club is the perfect blend of work and play. For an annual membership fee of $1,250, Club 75 includes all the luxury of a Soho House for half the price. Located in Midtown Manhattan, one of the world’s most influential epicenters of business, Club 75 seamlessly bridges the gap between attainability and high-brow society.
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Vivrelle, the innovative membership club providing access to a shared closet of designer handbags and luxury accessories, has opened its new showroom-meets-social club in Manhattan’s NoMad District. The space offers a highly immersive and elevated retail experience, allowing members to easily browse and try on items from a luxe display of handbags, jewelry, watches, and diamonds. Members will also have access to exclusive programmings, such as workout classes with guest celebrity trainers, retail activations, and social events with leading brands like Barry’s Boot Camp, Caraway, Daily Harvest, and Sakara.
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420 Park Ave S, Manhattan/Website/(212) 602-3202
Positioning itself as both accessible and flexible for locals and travelers, Royalton Rooftop launches a premier membership program like no other. Members can cozy up in the Ivy Lounge, where a vibrant yellow piano electrifies creative senses and a private terrace space inspires small meetings and independent work. Additionally, gain all-day access to the heated pool set beneath awe-inspiring Empire State Building views and participate in weekly wellness classes on the Sun Deck - a perfect way to soak in the best of New York in an upscale environment.
Introducing the world’s first app-based social club! Parlor Social Club uses a tech-forward approach and real-time data to offer a new type of membership club, both in-person in New York City and globally, in the digital sphere. With their utilization of the latest technology and the optimization of a unique, human-powered algorithm, Parlor offers members highly-curated crowds, events, and experiences. This new-and-improved social hub incorporates the valued elements of a traditional membership club, without the outrageous price point or location-based commitment.
Opening: September 2022. Apply here!
Opening: 8/2!
Opening: TBD
Photography by: Courtesy The Ned Nomad
