Top 25 Most Exclusive Private Clubs in the World
1. Soho House (Global)
- The most famous modern social club collective
- Global locations (London, NYC, Berlin, Mumbai, etc.)
- Creative-industry members, celebrities, entrepreneurs
- Hard to get in; waitlists at most locations
2. The Core Club – New York City
- Ultra-luxury contemporary club
- $15,000+/yr dues, $50,000+ initiation
- Celebrities, finance leaders, media executives
- Known for extreme exclusivity
3. The Hurlingham Club – London
- 42 acres of private luxury grounds
- 15+ year waiting list
- Old-world British prestige
- One of the hardest clubs in Europe to join
4. Annabel’s – London
- The world’s most famous nightlife/social club
- Royal family members, A-list celebrities, billionaires
- Ornate, opulent décor
- Invitation only
5. The Jonathan Club – Los Angeles
- One of the top city clubs in the United States
- Enormous luxury facilities, beach club, gym, restaurants
- Very selective; extremely long waiting list
6. The Union Club – New York City
- Established 1836
- Old money, old world, hyper-traditional
- Considered the most elite “old guard” club in America
7. Raffles Town Club – Singapore
- Ultra-luxury, members include royalty & diplomats
- Iconic colonial architecture
- Known for unmatched service
8. Capital Club Dubai – Dubai
- The premier business club in the Middle East
- High-net-worth membership
- Embassies, CEOs, royalty
9. Tanglin Club – Singapore
- One of Asia’s oldest and most exclusive clubs
- 150+ year waitlist at times
- Diplomatic and international elite
10. Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) – Hong Kong
- The richest sports organization in the world
- Membership is nearly impossible to obtain
- Legendary exclusivity
Top Golf Clubs Worldwide
- Augusta National Golf Club – Georgia, USA
- Home of The Masters
- One of the world’s most exclusive social networks
- Membership invite-only; extremely secretive
- St. Andrews Golf Club – Scotland
- Birthplace of golf
- Prestige rooted in pure history
- Elite global membership
- The Royal and Ancient Golf Club – St. Andrews
- Founded 1754
- Governs the rules of golf worldwide
- Membership closely controlled
- Pine Valley Golf Club – New Jersey, USA
- Often ranked #1 golf course in the world
- Membership invitation-only
- Known for extreme exclusivity
🛥 Top Yacht Clubs Worldwide
- The Royal Yacht Squadron – Isle of Wight, UK
- Founded in 1815
- British royalty members
- Invitation-only
- New York Yacht Club – New York
- One of the premier sailing clubs globally
- Hosts America’s Cup events
- Iconic old-money membership
- Yacht Club de Monaco – Monte Carlo
- The most glamorous yacht club on earth
- Run by Prince Albert II
- Ultra-wealthy members, megayachts only
Top Business & City Clubs
- The Hong Kong Club – Hong Kong
- Asia’s most influential private business club
- CEOs, bankers, and political elite
- Long waiting list
- The American Club – Hong Kong
- Prestigious international professional club
- Diplomatic-grade exclusivity
- Extremely difficult to join
- The Tokyo American Club – Tokyo
- Top-tier expat and executive club in Japan
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Very expensive dues
- The Metropolitan Club – Washington, D.C.
- Presidents, senators, Supreme Court justices
- One of America’s oldest and most influential clubs
- The Pacific-Union Club – San Francisco
- Elite business/political club of Northern California
- Wealthiest membership in SF
- Located atop Nob Hill
- The Vancouver Club – Vancouver
- Western Canada’s premier city club
- High-end business/social environment
- Moderate exclusivity but global prestige
- The Union Club – London
- Founded 1831
- Intellectual/arts elite
- Invitation-only social club
- Detroit Athletic Club (DAC) – USA
- Recognized globally as one of the best private athletic clubs
- Award-winning amenities
- Very prestigious membership base
- Consistently ranked among top city clubs worldwide