Applying to Soho House

[Awlondoner]

Hi everyone! I am trying to apply to Soho House London at the moment, and have the backing of two proposers. I was wondering if anyone was a member, knew what the process was like? How long should I expect to wait to hear whether I have got in?

Thank you!

Hey, OP.

I have a strategy when I need information. I ask the people most likely to know the answer. So in your shoes I would have tried:

1. Asking the people who are prepared to propose me for membership their little gang, sorry, club. Given they’re already members, and all, and are presumably people whom you know well.

1. Calling or emailing Soho House, given that it’s their scheme to which you are applying.

1. Googling ‘what is the process for getting membership at soho house?’

Things I wouldn’t have done:

1. Posted what you posted on Mumsnet, risking making myself look like a cock who just wanted to make a not-very-stealth brag.

But maybe that’s just me.

I think it's more likely that this is a marketer/journalist looking for feedback from the target demographic than a genuine question anyway.

Casually highlighting just what the process to entry is, how "reasonable" the cost is, giving a little insight into things that their marketing team might have perceived as barriers to application...yep. I call marketing on this one.

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Can somebody tell me what it's even about? Never heard of it before.

I live in London. Very working class so I'm probably not their target audience anyway.

A quick Google search reveals a membership club and access to houses... but what for?

@MrsTulipTattsyrup

Hey, OP.

I have a strategy when I need information. I ask the people most likely to know the answer. So in your shoes I would have tried:

1. Asking the people who are prepared to propose me for membership their little gang, sorry, club. Given they’re already members, and all, and are presumably people whom you know well.

1. Calling or emailing Soho House, given that it’s their scheme to which you are applying.

1. Googling ‘what is the process for getting membership at soho house?’

Things I wouldn’t have done:

1. Posted what you posted on Mumsnet, risking making myself look like a cock who just wanted to make a not-very-stealth brag.

But maybe that’s just me.

Anyone who starts a post on AIBU with “Hi everyone!” clearly has no idea what AIBU or Mumsnet is all about…

In normal, pre-covid times I can totally see the appeal of a members club in a busy city, not everyone wants to go to busy venues, in the City on a Thursday night it’s rammed, even if you pre book a space for team drinks it’s hectic, bar service is super slow. These clubs have great facilities, spaces for working and meetings too.

As for the Ned - who wouldn’t want rooftop pool drinks, beautiful surrounds abd s choice of restaurants?!

I dont really have anything to add, I just want to read the evolving thread....

Sadly, im not sure OP will be back.

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@nanbread I think in some clubs it's to encourage recent graduates whi historically graduated around 21 - 22 before the lurch to post-graduate study becoming more of a norm in some areas to join at a reduced rate and give them a few years of career and earning progression to be able to afford the full fees.

@MadeOfStarStuff

Bollocks would anyone ask on MN if they had genuine connections.

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very true.

The insanely jealous comments are as entertaining as ever though.

I went to a party at Shoreditch House once. It was very nice, but no fancier than the good restaurants and bars all across London- if you’re clever with booking ahead you can often find nice places that aren’t heaving.

Save your money, OP. Those clubs are just for nouveau try-hards anyway

@YelloYelloYello I can’t speak for Soho House specifically but it’s quite common for members clubs to have cheaper prices for young people because they struggle more to attract them as members. My friend is a member of one and keeps trying to get me to join - at our age (26) it’s under £600 a year but it goes up every year until you’re over 32 at which point it’s almost £1500. Admittedly I do enjoy going there but still not sure it’s even worth the £600.

@Awlondoner why not ask your proposers since presumably they went through it…

I appreciate this isn't what you are asking (!) but if you are female and just want it for London benefits then I'd seriously suggest considering AllBright rather than Soho House.
It has similar facilities but their whole proposition is around 'women helping women' and driving success. They host seminars, workshops, really interesting talks and events, but also have the restaurant, co-working space, exclusive meeting areas and fancy things too (I think they may have a salon or spa offering there too).
To me that seems like a much more interesting proposition than simply being able to go somewhere for a coffee, lunch or an outdoor pool. I think they do have reciprocal clubs globally too, if that is also interesting for you.

• to all those who snippy posters actually a similar q was asked age and ages ago and the op got the right crowd and they were able to furnish proper info.

What the FUCK is Soho House?

@Eeiliethya

What the FUCK is Soho House?

do you not have google?

@Handsoffstrikesagain

mrstulip surely you could apply that logic to a great many posts on MN?

Why so many bitchy, nasty comments? Who cares if OP wants to join Soho House. It’s not affecting anyone 🤷🏽‍♀️

You definitely could. They all drive me up the wall.

“My leg is hanging off. Mumsnet, what should I do?”

“Why is my Tesco delivery so late?”

“Should I self isolate?”

Then 35,000 different answers, almost all of which offer incorrect or dangerous information or misinformation.

Sometimes, though, there are clear motives behind what are really stupid questions.

@Eeiliethya

What the FUCK is Soho House?

Private members club that targets media types.

What’s with the increase in price if you’re over 27?

I thought they wanted to attract more young fashion & tech types and less bankers etc but the strategy may have changed.

[quote Zilla1]@nanbread I think in some clubs it's to encourage recent graduates whi historically graduated around 21 - 22 before the lurch to post-graduate study becoming more of a norm in some areas to join at a reduced rate and give them a few years of career and earning progression to be able to afford the full fees.[/quote]
Nothing to do with wanting hot 20-somethings there rather than rich but knackered 40-somethings, then…

15 years ago Soho Houses really were desirable but it has basically turned into centreparcs for ‘creative’ families with Soho Farmhouse and don’t even mention the Ned which is basically a ‘cool’ theme park for out of towners!

This is so true!
My old & generous manger used to have a Soho membership about 10 yrs ago & it was good but not particularly worth it imo.

[quote Zilla1]@nanbread I think in some clubs it's to encourage recent graduates whi historically graduated around 21 - 22 before the lurch to post-graduate study becoming more of a norm in some areas to join at a reduced rate and give them a few years of career and earning progression to be able to afford the full fees.[/quote]
This.
Many clubs have a sliding scale which starts low to attract recent grads. In/out of town memberships too.