Overview
Shoreditch House is the East London branch of the Soho House group, the members' club network that has shaped how a certain kind of creative professional thinks about where to work, eat, drink, and swim in cities across the world. It occupies the upper floors of a former tea warehouse on Ebor Street, and its rooftop pool overlooking Shoreditch is probably the most photographed private swimming pool in London.
Membership is required for most of the space, the pool, the rooftop, the main bar areas, the bedrooms. But there are ways in: members can bring guests, and the ground-floor areas are sometimes accessible for events.
The Appeal
The interior design is Soho House's signature: vintage furniture, warm lighting, a careful mix of worn and luxurious, everything assembled to look uncontrived while being very contrived indeed. The bar list is strong, the cocktails are well-made and the wine selection is better than most standalone bars at this price point.
The rooftop pool in summer is genuinely excellent: outdoor, heated, with views east across the Shoreditch skyline. It's small enough to feel private when not crowded, which it often is on summer weekends.
For Non-Members
There are a few legitimate routes in. Some ground-floor areas are accessible for non-members for certain events. Members can bring guests, so knowing someone with a membership opens the full space. The bedrooms (Shoreditch House has hotel rooms) are bookable without membership and include gym and pool access, if you want the experience without the annual fee, booking a room for a night is the cleanest way to do it.
Keep an eye on Soho House's website for occasional events and openings that don't require full membership.
Practical Notes
- Membership costs vary; check sohohouse.com for current rates.
- Shoreditch High Street station (Overground) is a 5-minute walk.
- The surrounding Shoreditch/Bethnal Green area has dozens of excellent bars that don't require membership and are often better.
- Best in summer when the rooftop is fully operational.