Luxury members club Soho House announced back in 2021 that it had set its sights on a Manchester property, which is currently undergoing development at the old Granada Studios. And now, Soho House has finally opened the doors to its Manchester house.
The group has over 40 houses across the globe and we had the chance to visit some of their properties in London last year, including their first house at 40 Greek Street in Soho, 76 Dean Street, White City House, as well as Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire, to see exactly what a membership could get you.
Soho House began in 1995, when founder Nick Jones opened the club’s first house on London’s Greek Street above his restaurant, Cafe Boheme. Soho House was so named because it was situated in a Georgian house in Soho, and the logo reflects the layout of that first space – three floors across three interconnecting houses.
Soho House’s expansion to Manchester marks its first move up North – following decades of global success in cosmopolitan cities such as New York, Hollywood, Mykonos and Barcelona. The house was originally expected to open in 2022, but it is set to open on November 25, 2025.
Despite it being in the works for some time, good things do take time, and Soho House prides itself on detail across its properties. Everywhere you look, you can see a lot of thought has gone into it – from the amenities in their guest rooms (for instance, you don’t have to bring your whole toiletry bag with you) to each house having its own unique stripe which appears on the likes of its towels and stationery.
Each Soho House property is one of a kind, with some giving a new lease of life to old, characterful properties tucked away in the heart of the city, as well as slightly more modern houses influenced by their location and history. They each have their own unique interior design and feature art from big name artists (Damien Hirst has art in Soho House’s Shoreditch House) to up-and-coming talent, which will be also be applied to the Manchester location.
What do Soho House members have access to?
Members have access to the likes of events such as gigs, comedy shows, film screenings and pop-up kitchens from guest chefs. But it doesn’t stop there as some boast state-of-the art gyms with classes, reformer Pilates machines, functional workout spaces and full-body recovery machines. There are even swimming pools and as for Soho Farmhouse there are an abundance of activities to choose from, including spa access, ice water baths, horse-riding, clay pigeon shooting and cycling, to name a few.
A number of Soho House properties include hotel rooms for members and friends to stay at. We stayed at White City House, which is located in the old BBC Television Studios, which boasts a gym, two pools (one on the rooftop similar to what Manchester can expect), multiple bars and restaurants which differ from house to house as well as a cinema screening room.
Should you choose to apply for the Every House membership, one property you will have access to is Soho Farmhouse, which offers peace and tranquillity away from the city. The farmhouse includes a heated outdoor pool, hot tubs, a ‘lazy lake’, cute green bikes you can cycle around on, and cosy rooms in wooden cabins or little huts known as ‘piglets’.
Members can also take advantage of the best rates on hotel rooms as well as at their restaurants. Plus, you can even get 15% off Soho Home, which was launched in 2016 as a response to members who requested to buy Soho House furniture, artwork and lighting.
What to expect at Soho House Manchester
Located in the St John’s area,Soho House Manchester sits within the iconic former Granada Studios. Spanning 44,344 sq ft, Soho House Manchester serves as the Soho House’s flagship in the North of England.
Its design pays homage to the spirit of 1950s Manchester and the building’s history as a pioneering television studio, reflected in its colour palette, mid-century shapes, bold patterns, and carefully selected textiles and furnishings. Members can enjoy three floors of club space, a rooftop and pool, Soho Health Club, bedrooms, and a daily programme of curated events.
Members enter the Clubhouse from Atherton Street into a welcoming reception area defined by citrus-yellow walls, green-and-cream terrazzo flooring, mid-century-inspired furniture, and vintage Murano-glass ceiling fixtures. From there, lifts provide access to Floor 1 for Soho Health Club; Floor 6 for bedrooms; Floor 7 for The Studio; Floor 8 for the Club Lounge, House Kitchen, and Pool & Lounge; and Floor 9 for the Club Bar and Orange Room.
Floor Eight: Club Lounge, Dining & Pool
Floor Eight is an open-plan space for socialising, relaxing, and dining, accessed via an antique brass and timber spiral staircase.
- Club Lounge & Bar: The heart of the House features terrazzo floors, polished plaster walls, and custom/vintage furnishings, including a Vico Magistretti Maralunga sofa and an abstract leopard print fabric collaboration with Tibor. The main bar is clad in burl wood with a bullnose marble top.
- Dining: The House Kitchen seats 49, offering elevated all-day dining. The menu is inspired by 48 worldwide Houses, featuring dishes like Crab Fried Rice (Soho House Bangkok), Brick Chicken (Soho Warehouse LA), and Manchester specials like the House Pie and House Broth. Signature drinks include House Tonics and the new Upside Down Gibson.
- Pool Lounge: Offers relaxed dining leading to the rooftop, which overlooks Manchester’s creative district. The 3,013 sq ft heated pool is open year-round with loungers and daybeds featuring a bespoke orange and navy print. An outdoor covered bar with a tiled front and marble top sits beside the pool.
Floor Seven: The Studio
The Studio is a versatile space for member events and private celebrations. It features reclaimed timber floors, Murano glass lighting, and a stainless-steel/marble bar concealed behind full-height curtains.
Floor Nine: Club Bar & Orange Room
- The Club Bar: A sociable space for connecting, centred around a fluted leather bar. The atmosphere is completed by 1960s/1970s-inspired vintage and custom furniture, smoked-glass light fittings, and green velvet banquettes.
- The Orange Room: Designed for an intimate, late-night setting with warm burnt-orange tones throughout. It includes a rounded timber-panelled DJ booth and a small stage for live performances with a Manchester skyline backdrop.
The Art Collection
The permanent collection features over 100 works by more than 50 artists with ties to the North West of England (born, based, or studied).
- Key Commissions: A large-scale, site-specific work by Ryan Gander on the 9th Floor window, which reads, “Let the world take a turn Dad,” and appears as a Rorschach inkblot. Also includes a sculptural installation by George Richardson and foam board pieces by Jack Brown.
- Featured Artists: Museum-level artists include Lubaina Himid, Louise Giovanelli, Sonia Boyce, and Simeon Barclay. The collection also highlights a Northern sense of humor (e.g., text-based works by Corbin Shaw), and recent graduates/lecturers from Manchester School of Art.
The Soho Health Club
Phase two will introduce the Soho Health Club on the first floor.
- Facilities: A state-of-the-art gym (Technogym/BLK BOX), a group fitness studio, a reformer Pilates studio, and sauna/steam rooms. The reception will have a smoothie bar and retail offering.
- Programming: Members can book individual/group personal training and daily classes (strength, conditioning, yoga, Pilates).
- Interim: Until the club opens, members access classes (Pilates, yoga, HIIT) and wellness workshops through local partners, plus a weekly Run Club led by Megan Davis and Jade Reilly.
The house rules
Unlike your typical bar or restaurant, Soho House sets itself apart by offering privacy. The members-only club has a no-photos policy that means regardless of who you are, you can relax and enjoy the space without disruption or a picture.
The spaces are definitely private, as no one can simply walk into a Soho House, even if you do have cash to splash. The only way you can get access to Soho House without being a member is to be invited as a guest of an existing member (up to three guests per member are allowed entry).
Other rules include usage of laptops and taking calls in designated areas of the houses only, plus no animals, smoking or vaping inside houses. The full list of house rules can be found here.
Soho House Manchester membership and application process
So, the big ol’ question is how much does a membership cost? Well, there are multiple memberships to choose from, including a local Manchester-only membership at £2,400 per year, and is reduced to £1,200 for those under the age of 27 (you’ll also receive a lower membership rate until your 30th birthday if you apply before your 27th birthday). There’s also an Every House membership with access to all Soho Houses around the world costing £3,450 annually (under 27: £1,950 annually) and Soho Friends, which costs £100 a year, allowing non-members to stay at different Soho House properties around the world. Plus, child memberships are also available too, which gives them access to the pool and more.
Soho House is described as “a club for creatives” so if you work in the creative industry, your chances of getting in could be greater. As part of the application process, you’ll need to submit a headshot, information about your work and industry, links to your online profiles, and a bit of information about yourself. Your application is also a lot stronger if you can get references from two existing Soho House members.
Soho House Manchester is open from November 25, 2025. Memberships for Manchester are now open and can be applied for here.
📍Find Soho House Manchester at 4 Atherton Street, Manchester, M3 3GS.