A Young Professional’s Guide To Private Clubs In Hong Kong

You might be able to flaunt a private club membership sooner than you thought!

Elegant, exclusive and expensive with a capital E, private member clubs are often seen as something reserved for the elite. If being able to boast membership to one of the city’s coveted clubs has been on your bucket list, but you haven’t even deigned to find out what it takes to apply (or look up the extortionate membership fee), you’re not alone. But you’d be surprised to find that they’re not all completely out of reach. Ahead, we’re sharing some of most accessible private clubs in Hong Kong and how to become a member.

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Carlyle & Co.

Perched high above the city, occupying three floors of Rosewood Hong Kong, Carlyle & Co. exudes the glamour of iconic Manhattan Hotel, The Carlyle, and its magnetic coterie of colourful personalities. Valuing character above all else, this private members club houses a vivacious community and provides a peaceful place to unwind, appreciate art and culture, indulge in culinary delights, and dance to live music until the early hours.

How to become a Carlyle & Co. member: There are a number of membership options available, including adjusted rates for applicants aged 33 or below, plus an optional supplement for access to the wellness facilities at Club 53. Each membership application is available on an enquiry basis and incur a non-refundable $200 processing fee.

Carlyle & Co., Rosewood Hong Kong, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 3891 8910, www.carlyleandco.com

Soho House Hong Kong

THE spot to be for the coolest creatives in the city, Soho House needs no introduction. With interiors inspired by the work of notable local film directors such as Wong Kar-wai, Hong Kong’s stylish post is one of 42 Houses (and one of the largest) around the world. This stylish members club comprises a gym and wellness area (complete with an indoor pool) over three floors, a restaurant and private dining rooms, cinema, and plenty of space for events and socialising.

Become a Soho House member: Monthly membership starts from around $1,560 (plus a registration fee of $4,940 for Soho House Hong Kong’s One House membership), or around $780 for applicants under 27 years old.

Soho House Hong Kong, 33 Des Voeux Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, 5803 8888, www.sohohouse.com/houses/soho-house-hong-kong

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC)

If you love Wednesday nights at the Happy Valley racecourse, perhaps you’d like to consider applying to become a member of the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy its excellent sporting facilities, including a top-notch golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool and bowling alley. Cultural enthusiasts can explore the club’s museum and art galleries, and even enjoy live music performances and theatrical productions.

How to become a Hong Kong Jockey Club member: The Racing Membership will set you back $950 a month, with a joining fee of $180,000.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club, various locations across Hong Kong, www.hkjc.com

The Foreign Correspondents’ Club (FCC)

With a mission to promote journalism of the highest standard and defend press freedom in Hong Kong, the Foreign Correspondents’ Club has acted as a home away from home for foreign correspondents around the world since 1949. Featuring speakers’ events and a beloved bar, it’s a stimulating spot to exchange ideas and meet like-minded professionals.

Become a Foreign Correspondents’ Club member: Membership starts at $1,300 for journalists and correspondents, with a one-time joining fee of $3,850. In support of journalists and correspondents just starting out in their career, FCC grants a limited number of applicants adjusted monthly fees during their first three years of membership.

The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, North Block, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong, 2521 1511, www.fcchk.org