Welcome to The Groucho Club

The Groucho Club was opened in 1985 and is located on Dean Street in Soho, London. Open to men and women, its original membership was drawn from the publishing world, but has expanded over the years to include all creative fields of the media and arts.

We are primarily a private members' club but also offer various rooms for private events such as parties, weddings and conferences, as well as accommodation for overnight guests.

Originally opened as an antidote to the traditional club, The Groucho Club is in a constant state of evolution. Today, the club features three bars, a brasserie and a formal dining room.

The name of the club was inspired by one of Groucho Marx's quips; "I don't want to join a club that will accept me as a member.

*NEWS*
The Groucho Launches Maverick Award - to celebrate its 25^th anniversary the Groucho Club is launching an award for the most exciting arts ‘maverick’ of the year. The Groucho Maverick Award will go to someone who has broken the mould in their field, whether as a designer, a writer, a film-maker, or an artist; someone who has both challenged and made a major contribution to the arts within the previous twelve months. The prize is open to artists of any nationality, working anywhere in the world and embraces the following categories: Visual Arts, Multimedia, Performing Arts and Publishing. Groucho Members will be asked to make their nominations during July and a small panel of members will decide on their shortlist by late September. The eventual winner will be announced at an awards party at the Groucho on Sunday 24 October. The winner will be awarded £10,000, a lifetime membership of The Groucho Club, and a limited edition sculpture.