This is a really strange place. I want to like it, but I'm never very taken with private clubs. I do remember the owners of this one telling members that they weren't welcome to use the facilities as much as they'd like, so that never made me keen to come here - if you open your doors to people paying hundreds a year, you shouldn't then place lots of rules and when they can and can't visit.
But, visit I did (at an event, I haven't suddenly won the lottery) and it feels... like drinking in an office block. Like when your office decided to have a Christmas party, but in the conference room instead of hiring somewhere. it's fun, but you feel a little bit out of place.
I was at a wine tasting, so can't comment on the drinks here, but the staff are friendly. The decor is nice too. It's just not a venue I'd choose to drink in. It is a venue I'd like to work in and come for meetings, but this seems to be frowned upon. It's a confusing place, one that you'll enjoy when you're here. But, I'm not likely to go out of my way to come here again. Still, I've said that about most private clubs I've reviewed... read more