Private Member Clubs in Hong Kong

Looking to join Hong Kong’s exclusive private clubs? While many are known for being elite and expensive, some memberships are more accessible than you might think. Discover how to join these coveted social spaces and unlock a world of networking opportunities.

01. Soho House Hong Kong

Soho House Hong Kong, a creative hub in the city, features Wong Kar-wai-inspired interiors across three floors. One of 42 global Houses, this expansive members club offers a gym with indoor pool, restaurant, private dining, cinema, and event spaces. Membership starts at $1,560 monthly ($780 for under-27s), plus a $4,940 registration fee.

Soho House Hong Kong, 33 Des Voeux Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

02. The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC)

The Hong Kong Jockey Club offers more than just horse racing. Members enjoy premium sports facilities including golf, tennis, swimming, and bowling, plus cultural amenities like a museum, art galleries, and live performances. Racing Membership costs $180,000 to join, with monthly dues of $950.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club, various locations

03. Carlyle & Co.

Located on three floors of Rosewood Hong Kong, Carlyle & Co. brings the elegance of its Manhattan namesake to Asia. This members-only haven offers fine dining, art, live music, and a vibrant community, with optional wellness facilities at Club 53. Membership tiers vary, with special rates for those 33 and under. Applications require a $200 non-refundable processing fee; rates available upon inquiry.

Carlyle & Co., Rosewood Hong Kong, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

04. The Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club Hong Kong

The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club offers a championship 18-hole course designed by T. Sawai and A. Furukawa in a picturesque peninsula setting. Beyond golf, members enjoy diverse dining, a spa, outdoor pool, and family facilities including a children’s playground. The elegant clubhouse hosts social events. Go to their site to see membership fees.

The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club, 139 Tai Au Mun Road, Clearwater Bay, Hong Kong

05. Foreign Correspondents’ Club (FCC)

The Foreign Correspondents’ Club (FCC), housed in Hong Kong’s historic Ice House, is a prestigious media hub offering a main bar, dining room, Chinese restaurant, verandah, and health club. Membership categories include correspondent, journalist, associate, corporate, and diplomatic. Correspondent/Journalist memberships cost $3,850 to join with $1,300 monthly dues; Associate memberships are $45,000 to join with $1,300 monthly dues. Corporate and diplomatic rates vary on a sliding scale.

Foreign Correspondents’ Club, North Block, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong