The Walbrook

Spear’s Review

The Walbrook opened its doors as a private members' club in 2000. Designed by Mark Birley of Annabel's and Harry's Bar, it welcomes City grandees looking for some time out and the chance to network with like-minded financiers. 

Enviably located between Rothschild & Co and the Wren-designed church of St Stephen Walbrook, the club is housed in an exquisite Queen-Anne style, red-brick townhouse that wouldn’t look out of place in the countryside.

Originally the family offices of Lord Palumbo, the club is now managed by his son, Philip Palumbo, who has maintained the secrecy and exclusivity of this City-based institution.

Many thought leaders — including Lord Mandelson, the academic Kathleen Stock and former politician Nadhim Zahawi — have all had the opportunity to speak at the club to its 600 or so members.

The Walbrook does not trumpet its membership requirements, but it’s understood that wealth or status alone are not sufficient to guarantee entry.