A club offering dining, bars, themed rooms, private event spaces, and cultural events in a Georgian townhouse built in 1732.
Housed in a Georgian townhouse dating from 1732, Blacks traces its origins to a 1764 supper club and was relaunched in 2019 with chef Luke Thomas as head chef and co‑owner.
The multi‑floor venue features themed rooms—a basement Hellfire club for cocktails and dancing; a Purgatorio level with a Coffee House, Apothecary’s Bar and Opium Den; and a Paradiso area with a Sanctuary wine room, main salon, Boudoir, Library and Card Room—alongside bars and private dining.
The club runs cultural nights, supper clubs and members’ events, and offers venue hire and flexible rooms for meetings, filming and private functions.
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About
The Georgian townhouse was built in 1732. A club on the site traces back to a supper club first formed in 1764; the venue became known as 'Blacks' in 1992 and was relaunched in 2019 with chef Luke Thomas as head chef and co-owner. More details can be found on the club's website.
Facilities
The club features a multi-floor Georgian townhouse with themed rooms and dedicated spaces. This includes a basement 'Hellfire' club for cocktails and dancing, a Purgatorio floor with a Coffee House, Apothecary's Bar, and an Opium Den. Additionally, the Paradiso area contains a Sanctuary (wine room), main salon, and a private Boudoir, along with a Library and a Card Room used for readings and performances. Bars and private dining rooms are also available across the building. For more information, visit the club facilities page.
Food and Drink
The club offers on-site bars and dining across its themed floors, including the Apothecary's Bar and a Sanctuary dedicated to wine. The Opium Den provides Asian menus for small parties, and cocktail and wine service is available throughout the club. Additional details can be found on the food and drink page.
Dining Facilities
Dining options include a main dining salon, private dining rooms, and a Boudoir for private meals. There are also small private-dining options such as the Opium Den, with bar service available on multiple floors. More information is available on the dining facilities page.
Venue Hire
The club offers private bookings across all refurbished floors for various events including dinners, birthdays, photoshoots, filming, and full-building rentals. For further details, please visit the venue hire page.
Networking Opportunities
The club hosts cultural and members' events such as music performances, poetry, screenings, talks, and themed supper clubs, which serve as opportunities for members to meet and network. More information can be found on the networking opportunities page.
Business Services
Flexible rooms, including the Library, are available for talks, screenings, and meetings. The venue can also be hired for private events, including photoshoots and filming. Additional details are available on the business services page.
Leisure Activities
Leisure activities at the club include cocktails and dancing in the basement club, wine-focused experiences in the Sanctuary, live music, readings and poetry, as well as private social events. For more information, visit the leisure activities page.
Special Events
The club hosts private dinners, birthdays, and themed supper clubs, alongside cultural nights featuring music performances, poetry readings, screenings, and talks. The venue is also available for photoshoots and filming. More details can be found on the special events page.
Facilities & Amenities
- Bar
- Dining
- Private functions
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