Ludlow (aka Soho) House is a lovely private club ensconced in the vicinity of the Lower East Side. It opened in 2016 by the owner of the chic English Soho House of London UK. Historically, the 143 year-old building was formerly a gold-leaf factory and high-end funeral parlour. The interior is designed to reflect the gritty, artistic history of the Lower East Side. Upon further exploration, of the club's four stories of rooms, we notice an eclectic mix of vintage pieces mostly salvaged from local vintage and consignment shop finds with unique artwork on display. The plush "Velvet Room" used for private screenings, was inspired by the apartment where Lou Reed and John Cale recorded early music demos, thus "the Velvet Underground" reference. Members are mostly scions of the Arts, Real Estate, and other fortunes. The establishment serves as a quiet escape in the city. The staff are helpful and well versed. As always, Thank you for reading. HRH read more

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Great atmosphere, attentive service. Sufficient menu and drink list. We had a great time. read more

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Very cute place. Each floor was special. Great atmosphere, staff and food; had dinner meeting for close to 35 or more people

Stayed here for a night trip and it was first class from the moment you walked in. People greeted you and were present to help you get situated and enjoy your stay. The atmosphere is great to relax, wine and or dine if you choose. They did an amazing job with the layout and decor. You are sitting inside but feel like you are enjoying a drink sitting in the courtyard outside taking in the sounds of the city. Will stay here again to enjoy the night life and food of the city. read more

Ludlow house is super comfy and inviting - Luigi is amazing! Always takes care of me and my friends. Top 3 things to note: 1. It's a little hard to find on Ludlow, it's not obvious what it is as you walk by. But that's all SoHo house! 2. There is plenty of sitting and hang out stops that serve different experiences! There's a patio that has amazing decor, multiple floors, and quieter areas if you need to work. 3. I wouldn't say the food is amazing, but the drinks and desserts are SO good! Definitely recommend! read more

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Ludlow house is combination of sophistication and style. The decor is impeccable with beautiful furnishings and great vibe, which puts you instantly at comfort. The food and cocktails are standard like every Soho house ever. Despite its popularity and location, I loved that during my visit it wasn't too crowded, allowing for a more intimate experience. I think this is by far the best social club in the city read more

Eh... The Ludlow House is a sexy vibe from the moment you walk in and I get the exclusivity that this place is trying to convey here but, The Grotto experience was just "eh". The food was especially tasteless, so much so I had to ask for salt (which they gave me an empty wooden grinder) and pepper AND hot sauce. I looked around and saw a lot of half eaten plates on tables filled with pancakes and scrambled eggs. Me; I ate every bit of that $16 meatless quesadilla (yep! Scrambled eggs, mushrooms and cheese, sliced in tiny triangles!). Decor was beautiful, but we were cold by a door with a merciless draft! We played ring-a-round the roses at the table until we decided to just hang our coat on the handle to block the wind. Service was fine and we ended up paying almost $75 for one drink, one sparkling water, a quesadilla and smoked salmon. Eh, you win some, you lose some. read more

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I attended as a guest of a friend recently and had a nice experience. The main floor is dark and cozy with a lounge vibe and a fireplace. The other floors have their own decor and look. We ate dinner at the Chinese restaurant upstairs, which says their specialty is duck. We didn't try the duck but shared various dumplings, appetizers, and fried rice dim sum style. Everything was very tasty, and there was a lot of fried rice--plenty of leftovers to take home. I see some comments here about not having good service, but we had a good experience both at the Chinese restaurant upstairs and the bar downstairs--no issues, and everyone was friendly. A cool place to go if you know someone to get you in! It's also close to the Delancey and Essex subway stop, so pretty easy to get to. read more

No, I'm not a member, but I was invited in by one. We had a great conversation over a light lunch in a quiet environment that made the noise of the city disappear for the time we were there. As it states on their website: "Opened in 2016, the House is set over four floors of a 143-year-old former gold leaf factory, among the grit and glamour of Manhattan's art and culture-immersed Lower East Side." This place is a location of the Soho House Social Club. The membership rates are very reasonable for their target audience, and they seem to offer a significant discount in some cases. While waiting for the member to arrive before I went in it was interesting to see people either trying to find the place or get in. Besides the address being visible there is zero indication that the place is here or a hint as to where the doorbell is to gain access! read more

Host at front hasn't learned to address women respectfully. French restaurant was so pretty, but the mussels proved suspicious the next day

Came here with a friend who had a membership. Venue was packed but drink/food were solid. Overall, a very nice experience!

The decor here is warm, inviting- the lighting is similar to Soho House- super super dim, candles around the room etc. It's also smaller and so feels a little more cozy and low key. The menu/food/drinks are okay- You come here for the atmosphere I guess- Would recommend if you have the chance to do so! read more

Trendy and spacious spot! I was always interested in applying for SoHo House and visited this location as a guest. I love how each location has a different vibe and after checking out more NYC locations may consider applying. Staff was a little tense. read more

Food was fine, place is pretty, WORST SERVICE EVER. The waiters are rude and unhappy, we waited too long to receive silverware that our food got cold, and they brought two people's food out and the remaining 3 people didn't receive theirs for another 20 minutes after! Do not recommend. read more

I seriously am in love with this vibe and alllllll the furniture and light fixtures here. We had some cocktails (yummy yum Negronis) upstairs and then headed downstairs for some snacks. Burger, salad, and dip plate. From a food stand point the bar could be raised here. 3 stars for food. 4 stars for vibe and 5 stars for service. Dip plate was my favorite because the yogurt was delicious, fresh veggies and fluffy pita bread. Again.... The furniture, I love it read more

Ludlow house was fun. If you know someone with a membership And they invite you take them up on that offer! The food was okay. Not the worst thing in the world, but not the best. Service is great! read more

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I was invited by a friend and member to have lunch at Ludlow House and I'm so grateful for the invitation! We had a relaxing meal at the pop-up Mexican restaurant on the top floor. The food was delicious, I ordered enchiladas and we all split the guacamole. I also had a hand-pressed juice (ginger) that was excellent. The service was very friendly and prompt. The food came out tapas-style, but we were all served at around the same time (party of four). The spacious seating and open air top floor was so nice on a spring day in NYC. It was nice to be able to sit back and converse in a low-key environment, away from the bustle of the city. I was very impressed by Ludlow House. read more

Went here for Maude Latour's listening party last weekend. Really nice venue, lots of cushioned seats, and a small stage at the back read more

Ludlow House - It was pretty busy so I sat on the floor, but this was the view of the stage - Social Clubs Near Me - New York, New York

Stayed here for five days - hotel is GORGEOUS. Food is atrocious. Worst service and most over priced food I've ever seen. From being charged $12/side of bacon to the $48 burger (worst I've ever had!) A 4-star hotel that is this luxurious should have delicious food; should also have decent staff service but neither can be expected here. read more

There are a few of these members only spots around the city, like Parlor for instance. I didn't know much about the Place beforehand but attended a special event here. The floor I was on was the third and I was aware different floors had different food options for purchase. The stage was nice on the third floor and the performance was enjoyable. The couches were relaxing but I wanted to stand for the performance and Be closer to the stage and the artwork. I am not a member so not sure when I would come back but it was a cool experience. Bartenders were alright on the third floor, just took a brief peek at second floor to see the scene. I think it was one of those I do not even need to be back here kind of moments. "I saw, I conquered, now I'm out". read more

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This place is amazing! Food and drinks are spectacular, and the service is always top notch. I'd post pictures but photos aren't allowed in the houses :) which is a nice thing. I had the beef chow fun at my last visit and it was great. I understand their pizza is coming back soon! There are 4 floors with a different vibe on each one. If you are lucky enough to have a friend who's a member don't hesitate to go if you're invited! What's nice is they control the space very well so it's not crazy overcrowded like most non member places. read more

Incognito on the outside. Usually don't come here unless one of my friends is hosting a party on the third floor. The space can be extremelyyyyyy hot in the summer. read more

If you are invited, go. If you are self-employed, need a swank meet-up place in the LES, and are invited to join, do it. It's so much cooler than a WeWork or and not nearly as pretentious as the SoHo House in Meatpacking. read more

I love going to Ludlow House. A nice escape down in the lower east side. Nice quiet escape from the craziness of the city. read more

Hi- I ate at your restaurant on 1/17 and you swiped my credit card four times. I've called on three separate occasions. Can someone please call me back?? read more

Reminds me exactly of SoHo House. Members Only, a bit better pricing. Clean, comfy and great place to get work done and have meetings. Excellent location. Service could have been better. Waitress asked if we needed the check when we called her over, yet we hadn't ordered a thing.. read more

BEST DUCK I have ever had. They do it properly. And I was happy to see that my Asian people were the folks cooking duck. Dayum they know what's up. It's so juicy and yummy with the pork buns and the sauce. It's all so mouth watering. If you just order appetizers it's very affordable, but you are doing yourself a disservice if you don't get the DUCK. IT'S SOOOOO WORTH IT! Cocktails here are yummy and the waiter/waitresses are super friendly and always take care of you. Also, what a beautiful spot to just hang out. The couches in every room are a piece of art! Love this spot. Love, Renee eats Manhattan read more

This is a members-only club that I'm not a member of, so I probably won't be going back any time soon. I got in because I was on the list for a friends performance on the third floor, which was the only part of the club that I had access to. The third floor is a wonderful lounge set-up; romantic lighting, comfortable seating, and a beautiful bar. I could spend all night people watching and enjoying the luxurious interior. The stage at the end of the space isn't anything special, but the sound was great. You can either sit close by in armchairs or enjoy the couches towards the back. I felt a bit out of place; I'm obviously not the kind of person who would belong to this club, but it was easy to make conversation with everyone as they were all very nice and inviting. The service was great- the downstairs check-in went smoothly and the bartender was attentive and polished. Tip: you have to ring the doorbell in order to get in. The door is inconspicuous, but there's usually a small crowd outside that gives it away. read more

Rating is for Jeremy the manager. . Poor management. I expect a higher standard for service at Ludlow House. Jeremy's condescending attitude and inability to work with his customers to find a solution or a compromise is inexcusable. The definition of the job for Jeremy and the staff is customer service. I've been a member for 3 years and hadn't taken a tour to get my card, nothing I was told was mandatory in order to receive the benefits of the membership when you can literally just look up my name... To corporate, please resolve issues with staff and management. This was unacceptable and you guys are better than that. Or are you? read more

Ok so- went in with a friend thinking of a membership of my own. $8,000 for the year paid quarterly to essentially hang out at a coffe shop with free wifi? Um, Yea, no chance I don't think so. The place is um, nice. But Really its just a whole bunch of 2 & 4 seat tables on all the floors with 99% of them occupied by 1 person, their coat & computer. Really annoying- like a coffee shop with 1 person & their laptop occupying every place for 2 or more to sit. Really annoying to me. So- really just lame. All the lonely people... that's from a beetles song but- it's really sad in there. Dozens of lonely people sitting alone pretending to be what, working? they all looking depressed, but cool? No, sorry, and paying thousands of dollars to do so- with what, the possible sighting of a famous person? nauseating. The food- where do I begin? We Ordered two entrees and an appetizer. Too way too long- almost a 30 min ticket time with no one else ordering food... all 3 items came out at the same time and were all cold. My friends salad was the only pass given as you don't cook salads lol. do you complain at a place you pay $8000 a year to be a member of? burger was dry. Flavorless. Cold. And Smaller than the bun. Like literally was the size of a slider, only there was 1 and it was $18. lesson in life people- you can't buy cool. You can pay thousands to pretend you are... but look around in there- It looks like the students from a library at a community college in buffalo all bought cool clothes to dress up in to sit alone in front of MacBooks. You can't buy love. You can't buy cool. But you can buy a membership to the ludlow house for $8000. read more

Worst FOH service I've experienced in my 17 years in NYC. Rude, unhelpful, and elitist staff ... and considering it's a pay to play club, that's sort of hilarious. Especially because the only reason I was there was because I was working press for an event - and I've been to many of the other locations as press and have been pitched membership more times than I can count (without ever buying into this ridiculous scheme). On top of the atrocious FOH, the drinks and service was sub-par and overpriced. Even though the event was supposed to end at 11, they raised the lights at 10 ... and they kept raising them. I'm not sure why anyone would actually pay to be associated with this kind of place, other than to flash cash around. Oh, and not to mention they didn't even check my vax card. It is sorta an overall reminder of why people think New York is terrible. And I hate that, because I love this city and feel a certain responsibility to point out the things that bring it down. AKA Ludlow House. I'll certainly be reviewing this in my professional capacity, but wanted to put this out here now. Because, OMG don't go unless you have to. read more

went for drinks with someone for networking drinks and it was honestly one of the best experiences I've had. The atmosphere is unlike anything in the city, and the drinks are superb. Great place, great people. If you are invited go! read more

One of my fav houses. Very much a vibe here. Staff is nice and members are more laid back than other houses in Meatpacking, Miami and LA.

This post is specifically regarding the female bartender at Lou's (I believe the 2nd floor?), who acted like she was doing us an annoying favor from the moment we sat down at the bar until the minute we left. We could barely get her attention, and she was completely unpleasant anytime we flagged her down to order something. We just had to laugh at one point. It was a truly bizarre experience. read more

I came here for an album release party, so I can't say anything about the food, but the drinks were great, and the bar upstairs has a great vibe. The bartenders do authentic versions of drinks (i.e. they actually made my whiskey sour the proper way with the foam of egg whites). I love the art deco furniture and the fact that there are lots of different types of seating. Great place for a more intimate party or event. read more

The entrance to the house is a bit hidden but I guess that's the point! I went here for dinner with a friend (who is a member) and we went to the restaurant on an upper floor. They are famous for their duck and it did not disappoint! I was thinking about it for days after. The drinks are great and the environment is relaxed. After dinner we went on a lower level and enjoyed some live performances. If you get invited to the Ludlow house- go!! read more

B.e.a.uuu.tiful lounge with unique eclectic levels of entertainment. Stopped by with my boyfriend for a couple of drinks before heading up to the restaurant to try the famous duck. Duck was ahhhmazing, but the dumplings fell short of taste. I would suggest snagging a spot at the bar, so you can see the process of the duck being prepared! read more

I cannot say enough good things about this place. From the moment you walk in that you are transported on a journey. Obviously you have to have a membership to get in. Then you can go to several different floors each of which has a unique vibe to them. The top floor serves vegetarian food and duck. The other floors have a great menu. We had a roasted cauliflower dish that was just excellent. We also had a little gem salad that was tasty and chicken wings that were very good. Love it here. Also on the second floor I believe they have a candy station outside the bathroom that is a free-for-all. Super fun. read more

Once I saw my friend John there. Weird, he doesn't even live in New York. We had a beer (or 2). Like this place.

Friendly staff, great environment, great drinks and food. Don't get the mojito it's basically all ice. But other than that everything is great so not gonna count it against the 5 star review. It's a nice place, proud to be a member. read more