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The British are coming. When the Wolseley, the iconic Piccadilly restaurant situated in one of London’s most recognizable rooms, makes its way to Manhattan in 2027 at 130 West 44th Street, it’ll be more than just a 77-key hotel, but also a members club bringing stateside the restaurant’s famous mix of cultural, political, business, and social leaders.
Situated in the landmarked building originally designed by architect Stanford White as a home for the Lambs, a club for theatrical professionals, and most recently home to a hotel and the late, beloved Lambs Club restaurant, the club will be an all-day destination for members, who’ll enjoy a series of dining rooms, wellness facilities, lounges, and terraces programmed with salons, cultural conversations, hosted dinners, and more.
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The terrace off the Wolseley Members Club’s Stanford White Room.
“The Wolseley has a strong identity rooted in British culture and the bridge between New York and London is integral to our unique identity,” Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels, the parent company of the Wolseley Hotels, tells T&C. “At the same time, our location in the heart of midtown, with its close proximity to the theaters, museums, galleries, and cultural institutions allows us to offer our members a deeper connection to what’s happening around them. Members will see artists from across the city paint walls, perform on the piano, and create one-of-a-kind installations unique to the club.”
The design of both the hotel and club will take inspiration from the Wolseley’s London location—yes, that famous floor will make an appearance, albeit in what’s described as an “unexpected” way—and favorites from that menu will also cross the pond. “The Wolseley New York will carry forward the spirit and theatricality that have made the Piccadilly restaurant so beloved,” Rajakarier says, “while interpreting it through a distinctly New York point of view.”
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The bar at the Wolseley Hotel, which will open in 2027 at 130 West 44th Street in Manhattan.
The club will aim to make itself at home among New York’s most important institutions and plans to offer members unique access to cultural events, ranging from private viewings and behind-the-scenes experiences to curator-led tours and conversations with artists. “The idea is to give members a reason to explore the arts and culture beyond the walls of the club—to experience the creativity of New York as a Wolseley member and then return to the club to continue the conversation over a drink or dinner,” Rajakarier explains. “The Wolseley becomes both a gateway to the cultural life of the city and the place members come home to afterwards.”
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The exterior of the hotel and members club, located in a landmarked building originally designed by Stanford White.
In a city with no shortage of clubs, this one aims to offer a unique opportunity for its members. “We imagine the club as a social space and a sanctuary from the pace and chaos of the city,” Rajakarier says. “For members from New York, we designed the club to feel like an extension of home. For visiting members, we aim to be their New York home—served with a twist of British charm.”
Adam Rathe is Town & Country’s Deputy Features Director, covering film, theater, books, travel, art, philanthropy, and a range of other subjects.