Oriental Club (1824) Limited

What Oriental Club (1824) Limited does

Oriental Club (1824) Limited is a private members' club operating from Grade I listed Stratford House in Stratford Place, central London (W1C 1ES). Founded in 1824 by returning officers and officials from India and the East, with the Duke of Wellington as its first President, the Club serves individuals with an affinity for the East, professionals with Asian business interests, and members of the London establishment. It accepts only a limited number of new members each year through an application-based process driven by reputation and member referrals.

The Club's offering spans subscription-based membership (tiered from £460 to £2,680 annually by age and geography, with family OC7/OC7+ schemes waiving entrance fees), formal and casual dining across the renovated Dining Room and Calcutta Light Horse Bar with Eastern-influenced cuisine, on-site accommodation that has been expanded by eight bedrooms, private dining and event hosting across multiple period rooms, more than 20 active member societies, and ancillary retail through the Club Boutique and Oriental Club Dine at Home takeaway service. A curated reciprocal-club network provides members international access through partner clubs.

The business model is asset-heavy and traditional: revenue is anchored on recurring annual subscriptions layered with transaction-based F&B, accommodation, private events, and retail, all concentrated on a single physical site. Underlying technology is non-proprietary and limited to standard hospitality booking and e-commerce tooling; there is no app, no API, and no disclosed AI capability. The Club is owned and controlled by its membership via a Committee — it is not venture- or PE-backed and has no parent group.

Name

Oriental Club (1824) Limited

Legal name

Oriental Club (1824) Limited

Website

https://orientalclub.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1824

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Oriental Club (1824) Limited is a historic London private members' club (founded 1824) operating from Grade I listed Stratford House, offering membership subscriptions, dining, accommodation, private events, and ancillary retail to individuals with affinity for the East and Asia-connected professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Members' Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Memberships & Invitation-Only Experiences (HSACAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private House Hotels & Small Luxury Inns (THAGADAL)

Keywords

• Private members club
• Club membership services
• Hospitality services
• Private dining events
• Club accommodation

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees varying by age category and geographic location (Town, Country, Overseas). Fees range from £460 for Under 25 Overseas to £2,680 for Town members aged 35 and over. Additional entrance fees may apply for certain membership categories.
2. Food and Beverage Sales: Revenue from the Dining Room, Calcutta Light Horse Bar, and terrace dining. The Club offers breakfast, lunch, dinner service plus bar offerings including wines, cocktails, premium gins, and spirits. Special weekly promotions include Cellar Selection wines at 35% reduction and Gin Club at £6.00 per serve.
3. Accommodation: Bedroom and suite rentals for members. Sunday evening special rate of £70 for a Single Room with Continental Breakfast included. Rooms feature en-suite facilities, television, tea/coffee facilities, and complimentary mineral water.
4. Private Dining and Events: Revenue from hosting private events, functions, and dining in various Club rooms including the Library, Drawing Room, Smoking Rooms, and Boardroom. Bespoke menus are provided for every occasion.
5. Club Boutique and Dine at Home: Retail sales through the Club Boutique (merchandise including cufflinks and branded items) and the Oriental Club Dine at Home service offering takeaway meals for members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Oriental Club operates a private members' club offering exclusive access to dining facilities (formal Dining Room, Calcutta Light Horse Bar, Hill Station, Terrace), en-suite accommodation from single rooms to suites, private event and dining hosting across period rooms, and a social calendar of 20+ club societies. The Club sells annual membership subscriptions tiered by age and geography, generates revenue from food and beverage service, accommodation, private events, and ancillary lines including an online Club Boutique and a takeaway meal service.

Product overview

Oriental Club is a private members club established in 1824, operating as a single unified offering centered on exclusive club services. The core product portfolio includes membership access to dining venues (formal Dining Room and casual Calcutta Light Horse Bar), accommodation (Rooms & Suites), private dining and events facilities, and a vibrant social calendar with club societies. Supporting offerings include Oriental Club Dine at Home takeaway service and the Club Boutique retail shop. Business facilities with video conferencing and high-speed internet complement traditional hospitality services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Members Club Membership Application-based annual membership providing access to all club facilities, dining, accommodation, events, and reciprocal clubs. Tiered by age (Under 25, 30-34, 35+) and geography (Town, Country, Overseas) with annual fees from £460 to £2,680.
• Dining Multiple dining venues including the formal Dining Room (three-course dinners), Calcutta Light Horse Bar (casual all-day dining), Hill Station, and Terrace, featuring Eastern-influenced and British cuisine with a 20,000+ bottle wine cellar. Open to members and their guests.
• Rooms & Suites Accommodation services from single rooms to suites, all with en-suite facilities, televisions, tea/coffee making, and complimentary amenities. Available to members with promotional rates such as £70 Sunday evening stays including Continental Breakfast.
• Private Dining & Events Event hosting services from intimate suppers to grand cocktail receptions, using private dining rooms including the Library, Ante Room, Smoking Rooms, Main Drawing Room, and Boardroom. Bespoke menus provided for every occasion.
• Club Events & Societies Social calendar featuring 20+ active member societies and events including Wine Society dinners, Cricket Society matches, Music Society recitals, Library Society talks, Racing Society events, Curry Society, Shakespeare Society, and U35 younger member activities.
• Oriental Club Dine at Home Takeaway meal service offering restaurant-quality dishes for members to enjoy at home, with weekly specials including a 20% discount on Tuesdays. Operated as a sub-brand of the Club.
• Club Boutique Online retail store at orientalclub.online featuring branded merchandise including cufflinks and other club-themed items from specialist companies. Available to members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 years of continuous operation as a private members' club
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Reciprocal Clubs NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Oriental Club maintains relationships with a carefully curated list of reciprocal clubs worldwide. This allows members of the Oriental Club to access similar private members' club facilities when travelling internationally, and provides reciprocal access for members of partner clubs visiting London. The network extends the Club's reach and value proposition beyond its single London location.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Soho House: Global private members' club network founded in London in 1995 with multiple UK and international houses. Broad incumbent competing in the same private members' club category but with a contemporary, multi-location model targeting younger professionals.

Direct peers

• The Carlton Club: Conservative-leaning London private members' club with Grade II* listed St James's premises. Comparable as a traditional London private club with dining, accommodation, and reciprocal club partnerships.
• White's: Oldest surviving London private members' club (founded 1693), based in a St James's townhouse. Directly comparable as a heritage Mayfair/St James's private club with dining, accommodation, and traditional member positioning.
• The East India Club: London private members' club founded in 1849 by former East India Company officers. Most directly comparable peer given shared East India heritage, similar traditional positioning, similar London clubhouse model with dining, accommodation, and events.
• The Athenaeum Club: Distinguished London private members' club in Pall Mall with traditional dining, accommodation, and library facilities. Directly comparable as a heritage London club offering full hospitality amenities to a professional membership base.
• Reform Club: Historic London private members' club founded in 1836, occupying a Grade I listed Pall Mall building. Directly comparable as a heritage London club with similar hospitality offerings, dining, and reciprocal network arrangements.
• The Garrick Club: Distinguished London private members' club founded in 1831 in Covent Garden, focused on arts, literature, and the legal profession. Comparable as a heritage London club with similar cultural positioning and member selectivity.
• Boodle's: London private members' club founded in 1762, located in a Grade II* listed building on St James's Street. Comparable as a traditional London gentlemen's club with dining, gaming, and reciprocal arrangements.
• The Savile Club: London private members' club in Mayfair (Brook Street) founded in 1868, traditionally focused on arts, sciences, and literature. Comparable as a heritage central London private club with similar selective membership model.

Emerging players

• The Conduit: Newer London private members' club focused on social impact and sustainability, with Covent Garden and Mayfair locations. Emerging competitor in the same category with a contemporary positioning aimed at younger professionals and global citizens.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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