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The New Wave of Members-Only Clubs in NYC - Where To Go, What They Cost & How To Join

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The New Wave of Members-Only Clubs in NYC - Where To Go, What They Cost & How To Join


Members-Only Clubs Are Coming In Strong

New York City’s private-club scene is booming. Legacy institutions still shape elite social life, but a new generation of hospitality and lifestyle founders is launching modern clubs that combine dining, wellness, sport, and curated cultural programming. Below you’ll find a complete list of all you need to know, plus practical advice on how to choose the right club and improve your chances of acceptance.


Quick note on accuracy: Fees and dues here are taken from the NYPost roundup and the two articles you shared (Robb Report for Moss and LuxuriousPROTOTYPE / Kith Ivy press notes). Clubs sometimes change pricing or add tiers, always confirm directly with the club before applying.



Complete Club List — What They Offer & How Much They Cost

Source: NYPost roundup + Robb Report (Moss) + LuxuriousPROTOTYPE / Kith Ivy (all cited below).

Club

Vibe

Initiation Fee

Annual Dues

Aman (Aman New York)

Ultra-luxury private offering inside the Aman hotel; spa-centric

Vibe - “skews older and is for rich out-of-town members or UES moneyed types.”

$200,000

$15,000

Casa Cipriani

Art-Deco, hotel-integrated club with elevated dining and a broad age-based membership mix. Vibe - “Casa Cipriani is the sort of place where a young Meta executive and his mother can get dinner together on a Saturday and both feel comfortable.”

$2,000

$2,500–$3,900 (varies by age)

Casa Tua (NYC)

Intimate Italian-style club experience from Miami. Members love the service and ambience, small and intimate setting

Vibe - a luxe experience that hawks back to an old age of glamour.”

$1,600

$4,300

Chez Margaux

Parisian-style supper club: velvet booths, late-night DJ sets, and a buzzy, youthful crowd. Vibe - designed for millennials and Gen Z, Margaux turned white hot after multiple appearances from Swift (a true fan, she bought memberships for her entire team).

$1,000–$2,000

$1,800–$2,600

Coco’s at Colette (Colette)

Private office + dining club featuring private suites, butler service, and co-working amenities. Vibe - More work than play

$5,000

$4,000

Core Club

A finance professional staple with art programming, private workspaces and an expanded gym and suites. Vibe The members are powerful, understated and well-dressed. The staff appear from thin air and then disappear again.

$15,000 (individual); $100,000 (family)

$15,000–$18,000

Crane Club

Restaurant open to non-members, but reservations are hard to come by, The Chelsea lounge (members lounge) has a ’60s European feel and a high-quality dining program. Vibe - is slowly accepting members to make sure the little things are perfect before they scale up, which speaks volumes on selective crowd and experience members will come to expect

$1,000

$3,000–$5,000

FlyFish Club

Food-first concept launched via NFT pre-sales; chef-driven dining and late-night energy. Vibe - buzzy dining room that is often full until 2 a.m.

$1,500

$3,500

ZZ's Members Club

A sexy vibe, where you can spot Jay-Z, Beyonce, Derek Jeter, and Travis Scott on a Tuesday. Chefs will prepare anything you want with 48 hours notice.

$30,000

$10,000

San Vicente (San Vicente Bungalows)

West-coast inspired boutique club that trades in celebrity energy and high-value networking. The vibe, from someone who knows: “Taking a lap here offers more networking promise than an entire week at Allen & Co.’s Sun Valley.”

$3,000–$15,000

$1,800–$4,200

Soho House (various NYC Houses)

Global creative-industry brand with rooms, restaurants and reciprocal benefits for creators. Vibe - In the summer it draws 20-somethings to its rooftop pool, it gets hot and sticky and extremely crowded. The clickety-clack of keyboards until the evening is a bit of a buzzkill, but is definitely a benefit to the kids bootstrapping their next startup.”

$2,750

Varies by age/access $2,850–$4,800

The Twenty Two

Boutique hotel-adjacent members’ club with old-luxury decor and a fashion and art crowd.

$750

$1,200–$4,500

Zero Bond

Creative multi-use house with omakase, private screening rooms, and an Assouline library that also hosts fashion week, music industry events and more. Vibe, You feel like a sultry James Bond character every time you enter.

$750–$4,000

$2,500–$4,400

Kith Ivy (Opening Fall 2025)

Ronnie Fieg’s West Village club centered on padel courts, an Armani designed spa, Erewhon wellness, and Café Mogador dining.

$36,000 (reported)

$7,000 (reported)

Moss (Opening Fall 2025)

Five-story hospitality “home” near Bryant Park with multiple dining venues, lounges, a Symposium floor and expansive wellness/thermal pools.

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

*FlyFish: initiation pricing varied by NFT vs non-NFT membership at launch; the $1,500 figure is for those who did not participate in the NFT sale.


Map of New York City with yellow pins marking locations like ZZ's, Soho House, and Casa Cipriani on a light-colored background.


How To Choose The Right Club (Quick Checklist)

  • Decide Your Primary Use Case: Dining & nightlife, wellness & recovery, sport (e.g., padel), private workspaces, or cultural programming? Choose a club built around that use.

  • Match Community & Industry: Creative clubs (Soho House) skew younger/creative; Core and Aman skew professional/finance or high-net-worth. Pick one that fits your network goals.

  • Compare Access & Guest Policies: If you travel often, reciprocal or hotel-linked clubs (Soho House, Aman) may be best. If you want daily habit (gym + spa + juice bar), pick wellness-first clubs (Kith Ivy, Moss).

  • Budget for Initiation + Ongoing Fees: Calculate total first-year cost (initiation + dues + expected incidentals) before applying.

  • Check Trial/Guest Options: Some clubs host public events or day-passes — use those to test fit before committing.



How To Improve Your Chances Of Getting In

  1. Network Through Members: A personal referral from an existing member remains the most effective path.

  2. Show Cultural Fit: Clubs screen for fit — highlight relevant work, projects, or community involvement that mirror the club’s vibe.

  3. Attend Events & Partner Programming: Go as a guest to public or partner events to meet members and staff.

  4. Prepare A Strong Application: Provide concise proof of community contribution, references, and any relevant bios or company info.

  5. Be Patient & Polite During Vetting: Highly selective clubs conduct interviews and checks — courteous professionalism goes a long way.

  6. Target Niche/New Clubs: Newer clubs (wellness, sport, or hospitality-first) often offer more accessible pathways to membership than long-established houses.



Want Help Planning A Club Visit or Intros?

If you’d like an intro strategy, guest-access plan, or a tailored guest itinerary for visiting NYC clubs, Caviar & Wings can help. We advise on which clubs fit your profile and suggest the best approach for introductions and guest access. Contact us via our Contact page to start.

The New Wave of Members-Only Clubs in NYC: Where To Go, What They Cost & How To Join


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