Mayfair private clubs — Annabel's, 5 Hertford Street, Oswald's (Birley)
Mayfair's trident of society nightlife, the beating heart of the London jet set during the season. Annabel's (a storied club since 1963, reopened in 2018 after a £55 million refurbishment), 5 Hertford Street and Oswald's (Robin Birley's clubs) gather royals, socialites, stars and great fortunes. On 6 July 2026, the after-party for the world premiere of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' was held at Oswald's — Charlize Theron, Matt Damo…
Line-up : International celebrities, royals and socialites; Oswald's after-party for 'The Odyssey' (July 2026) with Charlize Theron, Matt Damon, Zendaya
Access
Become a member (application plus sponsorship) or be invited by a member; certain private evenings are invitation-only; adult setting, dress code enforced
The turnkey stay
In the heart of Mayfair, steps from Annabel's and 5 Hertford Street: your nights at the society trident, your days in the absolute refinement of the Connaught.
Where to stay
- The Connaught — A Maybourne palace hotel (3 Keys, 3 stars) in the heart of Mayfair, a 4-minute walk from Berkeley Square and Annabel's.
- Claridge's — The Art Deco icon of Brook Street, 6 minutes from the clubs. Legendary service and timeless glamour, Maybourne style.
Where to dine
- Helene Darroze at The Connaught — Three Michelin stars, within the Connaught itself. Hélène Darroze's grand French cuisine, a stone's throw from the clubs.
- Gymkhana — Two Michelin stars, 42 Albemarle Street. Exceptional Indian cuisine inspired by the clubs, 5 minutes from Annabel's.
What to experience
- The Connaught Bar — Voted the world's best bar. The Martini trolley ritual, a stirred ceremony served at your table.
- Aman Spa at The Connaught — Aman holistic rituals and the palace hotel's signature treatments, before your evenings in the private clubs.
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