The Groucho Club
Arts & CultureA Soho members' club opened in 1985 for the media, publishing and arts worlds, named after Groucho Marx's quip about not joining clubs that would have him.
The Groucho Club opened on 5 May 1985 in Soho as a club for the publishing, media, entertainment and arts industries, taking its name from a Groucho Marx quip about not wanting to belong to any club that would accept him as a member. After several changes of ownership, it was acquired in 2022 by Manuela and Iwan Wirth's Artfarm for a reported £40 million.
- What is The Groucho Club?
- The Groucho Club is a arts & culture club in London, listed in The One Club directory of private members' clubs.
- Where is The Groucho Club?
- The Groucho Club is in Soho, London, United Kingdom (45 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D 4QB).
- When was The Groucho Club founded?
- The Groucho Club was founded in 1985.
- Does The Groucho Club admit men and women?
- The Groucho Club admits both men and women.
- How do you become a member of The Groucho Club?
- Membership of The Groucho Club is arranged directly with the club through its official website (thegrouchoclub.com). Private members' clubs typically admit new members by application, nomination or invitation.
- Does The Groucho Club have an official website?
- Yes — The Groucho Club's official website is thegrouchoclub.com.
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