Craft House Client, The Battery, Featured in Tatler

The Most Exclusive Private Members’ Clubs in the World

From women-only clubs to those set on their own private ski resort, not just anyone can become a member at these exclusive clubs.

By Annie Simpson

“Striving to be more than just a place to eat, drink and socialize, The Battery’s founders Michael and Xochi Birch vision is all about community engagement. With the intention of turning promise into purpose, the San Francisco-based club was designed to bring together bright minds with big ideas––all while still providing a space that is both stimulating and relaxing, that offers cocktails, cuisine and culture worthy of discussion.

Once inside, members will be able to enjoy a host of facilities, which include a bar, library, wine cellar, garden, living space, gym, spa, study, parlour, card room, guest house, penthouse and restaurant. And while the interiors are definitely worthy of a space on your camera roll, The Battery asks for phone usage to be kept to a minimum, asking guests to refrain from taking and posting photos, or tagging people in photos to protect the privacy and exclusivity of the space.

Membership: US$2,400 per year, plus a US$500 one-time initiation fee. To join you must be nominated by a current member and then you will need to fill out an application and await approval.”