Home House, an iconic private members’ club in London, celebrates its 25th anniversary, marking a transformative impact on the city’s traditional members? club scene. Originally established as a pleasure palace by Lady Home in the 18th century, known for her extravagant parties, it was designed by renowned architects James Wyatt and Robert Adam. The club, famous for hosting high society and celebrities like Madonna, Pamela Anderson, Annie Lennox, Paul McCartney, and others, continues to attract a mix of famous and regular members. Its festive season this year is particularly special, celebrating both its 25th anniversary and over 250 years of heritage. The club is adorned in silver jubilee-themed decorations, transforming it into a winter wonderland. The Luxury Editor’s roving reporter, Simon Rumley, visited to find out more.
If the Groucho is the grand-daddy of London?s private members’ clubs, Soho House its bastard spawn, Black?s its neighbour, now six foot under, it?s hard to say exactly what Home House, a contemporary of all the above, is. Perhaps a well-connected socialite. Perhaps one who?s omnipresent but never has to try too hard. One who seems to have no real interest in passing fads, or social media trends. One who has been quietly, confidently, forging a unique path through a unique life.

Celebrating its 25th year this winter, although the other clubs opened before Home House, its history trumps them all and starts, act...