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The Groucho Club
London, England, United Kingdom · Independent · Accessible Luxury



The Groucho Club was founded in 1985 by a group of predominantly women publishers who sought a modern alternative to the traditional, stuffy gentlemen's clubs of the era. Located on Dean Street in Soho, it was named after Groucho Marx's famous quip about not wanting to join any club that would have him as a member. The club was acquired by the hospitality group Artfarm in 2022 and continues to serve as a central hub for London's creative and media communities.
- 20 rooms
- Opened 1985
- Neighborhood: Mayfair
About The Groucho Club
- Founded in 1985 by a group of predominantly women publishers seeking an alternative to traditional gentlemen's clubs, on Dean Street in Soho.
History
The Groucho Club was founded in 1985 by a group of predominantly women publishers who sought a modern alternative to the traditional, stuffy gentlemen's clubs of the era. Located on Dean Street in Soho, it was named after Groucho Marx's famous quip about not wanting to join any club that would have him as a member. The club was acquired by the hospitality group Artfarm in 2022 and continues to serve as a central hub for London's creative and media communities.
The setting
The Groucho Club is a Soho address in London. National Portrait Gallery is roughly 6 minutes' walk, and The National Gallery is roughly 6 minutes' walk. This is Soho, not palace-row Mayfair: theatres, media offices, and a late walk that stays loud.
Amenities
- 20 bedrooms including singles and doubles
- Two restaurants and three bars
- Extensive contemporary art collection
- Private event and dining rooms
- Screening room and snooker room
- Enclosed terrace area
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