Are you thinking about getting a Soho House membership and want to know exactly what it involves?
My comprehensive guide, written from my own experience as a Soho House member for over 3 years, will tell you everything you need to know, including the cost, what’s included in your membership, application tips, and whether I think it’s worth it.
Soho House increased their membership costs for 2024, and all costs in this article are up to date.
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My Soho House membership
I’ve written this guide based on my own experience with 3 different types of memberships – a Soho Friends membership, a Soho Works membership, and the one I have now, the full Soho House membership.
I’ve been a member for over 3 years now, and have visited and stayed in many Houses along the way.
I work full time on my blog so it’s a brilliant space for me to meet likeminded individuals, attend events, and have a beautiful location to work in.
And from a personal perspective, I love visiting Soho House for a drink with my friends, or lying by the pool during the summer months.
What is Soho House?
Soho House is a private members club started in 1995 by Nick Jones, in a bid to create a space for local artists and actors in London. It came from humble beginnings, with the first “house” opening in the space above Nick’s restaurant, the French brasserie, Cafe Boheme.
These days, you can still find Cafe Boheme in the heart of Soho. And whilst the restaurant remains relatively unchanged, Soho House has established itself as a global brand. It’s a place to connect, be inspired and re-charge. Or, simply to while away the evening with good conversation and a picante.
Why should you get a Soho House membership?
There’s lots of reasons for joining Soho House. You might want to be part of a buzzy community, have access to world class gyms, enjoy drinks on beautiful rooftops, or immerse yourself in a calendar of events.
For me, what sets Soho House apart from other members clubs, is the focus on nurturing a community of creatives. There’s a much more laid back feel here compared to other private members clubs.
In fact, they actively encourage a casual dress code, where other clubs enforce strict requirements for what you can wear.
Whereas a lot of other member clubs feel stuffy and pretentious, I’m always able to fully relax at Soho House without fear of judgement.
Types of Soho House membership
There’s five different memberships you can choose from when you sign up to Soho House:
- Soho House membership
- Cities without Houses membership
- Soho Friends membership
- U27s membership
- Soho Works membership
1. Soho house membership
This is the original Soho House membership. When applying, you’ll need to choose between Every House membership – giving you access to all Soho Houses around the world, or Local House – where you’ll only have access to one Soho House, usually where you live.
2. Cities Without Houses
If you live somewhere without a Soho House, you can still get a membership to join a creative community and get access to the houses when you travel.
3. Soho Friends
In 2020, Soho House launched their Soho Friends membership. It’s the most affordable option and allows you to stay at any of the houses, but you won’t be able to visit if you aren’t spending the night.
For me, this is the biggest drawback of Soho Friends and the reason I ended up changing to a full membership in the end.
But it’s a great way to experience the membership if you’re on a smaller budget, which I was when I first joined.
4. U27s Membership
If your membership is accepted before your 27th birthday, you’ll pay a reduced rate, as well as getting additional discounts:
- 50% off food & drink Sunday-Wednesday
- 50% off bedrooms on a Monday night
- 50% off Cowshed treatments on Monday
Even though it’s an under 27s membership, you’ll carry on getting the half-price membership fee until you’re 30, and the rest of the discounts until you’re 31.
For that reason, if you’re under 27 and thinking about getting a membership, my biggest piece of advice would be to do it now. I debated for ages whether I should get the full-price membership and went for Soho Friends instead.
But after a while I decided that I was at the point in my life where I felt comfortable spending my money on a full membership, and by that point I was 28 and I’ve now ended up costing myself a lot more money!
To be fair, 26 year old me couldn’t really afford a full membership, discounted or not, so it was the right decision, but in the long-term probably not the smartest.
5. Soho Works
Soho Works is a co-working space separate to the houses. You can rent a desk, or a whole office space if you have a team.
There’s certain rules on when you can use your laptop and have phone calls in Soho Houses, so they aren’t really designed for work. There’s Soho Works locations in London, New York and LA.
How much is a Soho House membership?
The price for a Soho House membership varies quite a lot depending on both the location and the membership type you choose.
1. House Membership
When you apply to join Soho House, you’ll be asked which House you’ll use the most. The location you choose will have an impact on the cost, but the average price is below:
Every House | £2,920 per year/£243.33 per month + £550 joining fee*
Local House | £1,270 per year/£105.83 per month + £550 joining fee*
*this joining fee is redeemable on food, drink and hotel stays.
| Location | Every House (per year) | Local House (per year) |
| 180 House | £2,920.00 | £1,380.00 |
| Amsterdam | €2,890.00 | €1,890.00 |
| Austin | $5,163.53 | $2,814.50 |
| Babington House | £2,920.00 | £1,380.00 |
| Bangkok | THB 33,750.00 [quartely] | THB 15,000.00 |
| Barcelona | €2,890.00 | €1,890.00 |
| Berlin | €2,890.00 | €1,890.00 |
| Brighton Beach House | £2,920.00 | £1,380.00 |
| Chicago | $4,770.00 | $2,600.00 |
| Copenhagen | DKK 21,370.00 | DKK 9,450.00 |
| DUMBO House | $5,193.34 | $2,830.75 |
| Electric House | £2,920.00 | £1,380.00 |
| High Road House | £2,920.00 | £1,380.00 |
| Holloway | $5,258.93 | $2,866.50 |
| Hong Kong | HK$2,720.83 [monthly] | HK$1,558.33 |
| Istanbul | €2,390.00 | €1,560.00 |
| Little Beach House Barcelona | €2,890.00 | €1,890.00 |
| Little Beach House Malibu | $7,447.00 | $3,740.00 |
| Little House Balham | £2,920.00 | £1,380.00 |
| Little House Mayfair | £2,920.00 | £1,380.00 |
| London | £2,920.00 | £1,380.00 |
| Ludlow House | $5,193.34 | $2,830.75 |
| Manchester | £2,920.00 | £1,380.00 |
| Mexico City | MX$88,500.00 | MX$47,000.00 |
| Miami Pool House | $4,815.00 | $2,621.50 |
| Mumbai | ₹295,000.00 | ₹162,000.00 |
| Nashville | $5,211.23 | $2,840.50 |
| New York | $5,193.34 | $2,830.75 |
| Paris | €2,890.00 | €1,890.00 |
| Portland | $4,500.00 | $1,950.00 |
| Rome | €2,890.00 | €1,890.00 |
| São Paulo | R$20,650.00 | R$8,150.00 |
| Shoreditch House | £2,920.00 | £1,380.00 |
| Soho Beach House | $5,103.90 | $2,782.00 |
| Soho Farmhouse | £2,920.00 | £1,380.00 |
| Soho Roc House | €240.83 [monthly] | €96.67 |
| Soho Warehouse | $5,223.15 | $2,830.75 |
| Stockholm | SEK 27,300.00 | SEK 15,750.00 |
| Tel Aviv | ₪10,000.00 | ₪8,000.00 |
| Toronto | CA$5,390.10 | CA$1,853.20 |
| West Hollywood | $5,258.93 | $2,866.50 |
| White City House | £2,920.00 | £1,380.00 |
2.U27s membership
An U27 membership is about half the price of a full membership, so you’ll pay between £52 – £121 per month depending on your location.
| Location | Every House (per year) | Local House (per year) |
| 180 House | £1,380.00 | £640.00 |
| Amsterdam | €1,310.00 | €950.00 |
| Austin | $2,587.18 | $1,407.25 |
| Babington House | £1,380.00 | £640.00 |
| Bangkok | THB 17,000.00 [quartely] | THB 7,500.00 |
| Barcelona | €1,310.00 | €950.00 |
| Berlin | €1,310.00 | €950.00 |
| Brighton Beach House | £1,380.00 | £640.00 |
| Chicago | $2,390.00 | $1,300.00 |
| Copenhagen | DKK 9,820.00 | DKK 4,410.00 |
| DUMBO House | $2,602.11 | $1,415.38 |
| Electric House | £1,380.00 | £640.00 |
| High Road House | £1,380.00 | £640.00 |
| Holloway | $2,634.98 | $1,433.25 |
| Hong Kong | HK$1,362.50 [monthly] | HK$779.17 |
| Istanbul | €1,170.00 | €780.00 |
| Little Beach House Barcelona | €1,310.00 | €950.00 |
| Little Beach House Malibu | $3,729.00 | $1,870.00 |
| Little House Balham | £1,380.00 | £640.00 |
| Little House Mayfair | £1,380.00 | £640.00 |
| London | £1,380.00 | £640.00 |
| Ludlow House | $2,602.11 | $1,415.38 |
| Manchester | £1,380.00 | £640.00 |
| Mexico City | MX$41,500.00 | MX$12,000.00 |
| Miami Pool House | $2,407.50 | $1,310.75 |
| Mumbai | ₹148,000.00 | ₹81,000.00 |
| Nashville | $2,611.08 | $1,420.25 |
| New York | $2,602.11 | $1,415.38 |
| Paris | €1,310.00 | €950.00 |
| Portland | $2,250.00 | $975.00 |
| Rome | €1,310.00 | €950.00 |
| São Paulo | R$8,970.00 | R$5,160.00 |
| Shoreditch House | £1,380.00 | £640.00 |
| Soho Beach House | $2,557.30 | $1,391.00 |
| Soho Farmhouse | £1,380.00 | £640.00 |
| Soho Roc House | €109.17 [monthly] | €48.33 |
| Soho Warehouse | $2,602.11 | $1,415.38 |
| Stockholm | SEK 12,600.00 | SEK 5,250.00 |
| Tel Aviv | ₪5,000.00 | ₪2,000.00 |
| Toronto | CA$2,700.70 | CA$1,141.30 |
| West Hollywood | $2,634.98 | $1,433.25 |
| White City House | £1,380.00 | £640.00 |
3. Cities Without Houses
If you live somewhere (from the below list) without a Soho House, you can get a Cities Without Houses membership. If you’re visiting a city with a Soho House, you’ll be able to access it.
There’s a long list of applicable cities to choose from, and the prices are listed below. There’s options to pay yearly, quarterly or monthly depending on which location you choose.
| Location | Full Membership | Under 27 |
| Accra | €2,310.00 p/y | €1,100.00 p/y |
| Aspen | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Athens | €192.50 p/m | €91.67 p/m |
| Atlanta | $3,520.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Bali | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Beijing | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Beirut | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Birmingham | £2,300.00 p/y | £1,100.00 p/y |
| Bogota | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Boston | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Bristol | £2,310.00 p/y | £1,100.00 p/y |
| Brussels | €2,310.00 p/y | €1,100.00 p/y |
| Budapest | €192.50 p/m | €91.67 p/m |
| Buenos Aires | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Cairo | €2,310.00 p/y | €1,100.00 p/y |
| Cape Town | €192.50 p/m | €91.67 p/m |
| Cartagena | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Charleston | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Charlotte | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Dakar | €2,310.00 p/y | €1,100.00 p/y |
| Denver | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Detroit | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Dubai | €192.50 p/m | €91.67 p/m |
| Dublin | €2,310.00 p/y | €1,100.00 p/y |
| Edinburgh | £2,310.00 p/y | £1,100.00 p/y |
| Glasgow | £2,310.00 p/y | £1,100.00 p/y |
| Hanoi | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Havana | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Houston | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Jakarta | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Jeddah | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Johannesburg | €192.50 p/m | €91.67 p/m |
| Kuala Lumpar | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Kyoto | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Lagos | €2,310.00 p/y | €1,100.00 p/y |
| Las Vegas | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Leeds | £2,310.00 p/y | £1,100.00 p/y |
| Lima | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Lisbon | €192.50 p/m | €91.67 p/m |
| Madrid | €2,310.00 p/y | €1,100.00 p/y |
| Manchester | £2,200.00 p/y | £1,050.00 p/y |
| Manila | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Marrakesh | €2,310.00 p/y | €1,100.00 p/y |
| Medellin | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Melbourne | A$4,570.00 p/y | A$2,285.00 p/y |
| Memphis | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Milan | €192.50 p/m | €91.67 p/m |
| Montevideo | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Montreal | CA$3,700.00 p/y | CA$1,730.00 p/y |
| Munich | €192.50 p/m | €91.67 p/m |
| Nairobi | €2,310.00 p/y | €1,100.00 p/y |
| New Orleans | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Nosara | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Oaxaca | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Osaka | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Oslo | €192.50 p/m | €91.67 p/m |
| Panama City | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Philadelphia | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Phoenix | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Porto | €192.50 p/m | €91.67 p/m |
| Rio | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| San Diego | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| San Francisco | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| San Jose | $308.33 p/m | $144.17 p/m |
| San Juan | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| San Miguel de Allende | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Santa Barbara | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Santiago | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Seattle | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Seoul | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Shanghai | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Singapore | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Sydney | A$4,570.00 p/y | A$2,285.00 p/y |
| São Paulo | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Taipei | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Tbilisi | €2,310.00 p/y | €1,100.00 p/y |
| Tokyo | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Vancouver | CA$3,700.00 p/y | CA$1,730.00 p/y |
| Vienna | €192.50 p/m | €91.67 p/m |
| Warsaw | €192.50 p/m | €91.67 p/m |
| Washington | $3,700.00 p/y | $1,730.00 p/y |
| Zurich | €192.50 p/m | €91.67 p/m |
4. Soho Friends
The cost of a Soho Friends membership varies slightly depending on your location:
- UK – £100.00 per year
- Europe – €140.00 per year
- North America – $130.00 per year
- Worldwide – $130.00 per year
5. Soho Works
Soho Works memberships range from £200 – £4,500 a month depending on whether you want a hot desk or an office for your team.
Is there a joining fee for a Soho House membership?
Yes, you’ll need to pay a £550 joining fee when you sign up for a Soho House membership (there’s no fee for Soho Friends). It’s split over 3 months so you don’t pay it all at once, and redeemable on food, drink and hotel stays.
Benefits of a Soho House membership
There’s lots of benefits to having a Soho House membership, including:
- Access to studios and houses
- Bring up to 3 guests with you at a time
- Connect with other Soho House members
- Daily events in Houses and Studios
- Best rates on Soho House bedrooms
- Access gym and spas
- 15% off at Soho Home
- Member rates at the restaurants
- Discounts at partner brands
Access to studios and houses
Obviously the top Soho House membership benefit, and the reason most people join, is to access the houses across the world.
Whether you want to visit a lively bar, have dinner at the restaurant, or catch up with friends in a beautiful space, there’s something for everyone.
What I love most about having a membership is that whenever I’m travelling to a city with a Soho House, I know there’s a reliable bar and restaurant for me to visit. It’s like the familiarity of meeting up with an old friend in a completely new place.
To connect with likeminded individuals
One of the greatest Soho House membership benefits is the ability to connect with likeminded individuals. They often hold ‘members ‘Members Mixers’ – drinks nights that give the opportunity to meet other members.
Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network, or make some new friends, it’s a brilliant way to do it.
A busy events schedule
Soho House has a jam packed events calendar, and the variety on offer is one of the best Soho House membership benefits. From drag dinners to cookery classes, jazz evenings to run clubs, there’s something for everyone.
Whilst you have to pay for some of them, a lot of the events are free. And they often partner up with experts in the industry to give you the very best experience. If you’re ever stuck for something to do, no doubt there will be something on at Soho House.
Access to gyms and spas
Having access to world-class gyms is one of the biggest Soho House membership benefits.
Equipment varies by location but you can expect there’s treadmills, rowers, squat racks, boxing rings and Peloton bikes. Plus, weekly classes including HIIT, tennis, yoga and barre.
And if you’re looking for a more focused workout, you can book a session with a personal trainer.
Soho House is also home to the Cowshed spa brand. It started at Babington House in Somerset, one of the first Soho House properties to open back in 1998. And having a membership gives you access to all Cowshed spas.
Pretty much everything you could want is on offer – including massages, hair cuts, manicures and even face workouts.
Discount at Soho Home
Soho Home is the interiors range from Soho House, featuring everything from soft furnishings to larger pieces.
As you’d expect from a place as beautiful as Soho House, everything is absolutely stunning, and you can find most of the pieces in the bedrooms and communal spaces of the houses.
A great benefit of having a Soho House membership is that you get 15% discount off everything at Soho Home. So whether you want a new bed or a candle, it’s the perfect place.
I have a full guide on the Soho House membership benefits, including how valuable I think each one is based on my experience.
How do you apply for a Soho House membership?
The only way to apply for a Soho House membership is on their website.
What happens during the application process?
The application process is really simple and only takes around 15-minutes to complete. You’ll need a recent photo of yourself, and you’ll be asked some basic details.
You’ll also need to fill in a brief description of why you want to join, and more specifically “what you’ll bring to the house”. It doesn’t need to be extensive – just a few sentences will do.
Lastly, you’ll also be asked if you know anyone who’s already a member, and you can add in up to 2 names here.
Soho House application tips
You have a higher chance of being accepted if you know people who are already members. You can add up to two references on your application form, and they’ll need to verify that they know you and can vouch for you as a member.
I’ve written a full guide to the application process, and the 5 things you can do to make your application stand out.
How to get into Soho House
Soho House is a members club for creatives, and you’re much more likely to get in if you work in a creative field. Make sure you think about why you want to join, as you’ll be asked during the application process.
How long is the Soho House waiting list?
The Soho House website states that the membership committee meets quarterly, so the waiting list for Soho House should be about 3 months. My application was approved much quicker than this, so I don’t think that’s a hard and fast rule.
How many guests can I bring to Soho House?
If you’re a member, you can bring 3 guests with you to Soho House. You’ll need to stay with your guests at all times though.
You can’t drop them off and come back for them later. Plus, there’s certain things your guests can’t do such as using the gym.
I think this is such a brilliant perk of a membership, as it allows me to bring my friends with me, or my partner and another couple.
If you knew you were mostly going to be visiting Soho House with one person (maybe your partner or a close friend), you could apply for one membership and split the cost between the two of you.
The membership would need to be in one person’s name as this technically isn’t allowed. But you’d be able to bring the second person as a guest and save yourself a lot of money.
What is there to do at Soho House?
It’s hard to describe Soho House as just one thing. It’s a brilliant bar in the heart of Soho where I’ve had some of my favourite nights out, it’s pure escapism in the countryside at Soho Farmhouse, it’s rooftop drinks in Rome, and seaside lounging in Barcelona.
Every Soho House has a unique feel, but they’re all unified in their commitment to brilliant service, unrivalled design and a guaranteed good time.
If I’m out and not enjoying the bar I’m in, I’ll always make my way over to Soho House. It’s reliable, but never boring.
Can you stay at Soho House?
Yes, you can stay at some of the Soho House properties. A lot of the houses have bedrooms, and they’re beautiful places to spend the night. To stay at Soho House, you either need to have a membership, or be visiting with someone who does.
Do you need a membership to visit Soho House?
If you know someone who’s already a Soho House member, you can visit with them (each member can bring 3 guests), but if you want to go alone, you’ll need your own membership. As a guest, there are restrictions on what facilities you can use
Is it hard to get a Soho House membership?
Soho House is a very popular members club, and for that reason it can be hard to get a membership. You’re more likely to get accepted if you work in the creative industry, have a genuine reason for wanting to join, and know people who are already members.
Is a Soho House membership worth it?
Whether a Soho House membership is worth it completely depends how you live your life and the things you value and prioritise.
I don’t have children, and the things I enjoy the most are travel, good food, and connecting with like-minded people. It took me a while to commit to getting to a membership because it felt frivolous, but I wish I’d done it earlier.
I’m not saying I’ll have a membership forever, it’s not an insignificant amount of money, but right now I know how lucky I am to be able to afford it, and I feel as though I get a lot of value from having it.
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Have a day off Elena
This blog post was fantastic and very helpful, many thanks Jess!
Have a day off and get a life Elena!
Thanks Toby 🙂 x
This was a very helpful guide to Soho House. Thanks Jess! Love your blog.
Thanks so much Diana, I’m glad it was helpful!
I’ve been considering joining. Thanks for such an informative insider’s perspective!
Thank you for your lovely comment!