Exclusive private members club Soho House has revealed its Manchester opening will now be in "late 2023". But membership applications have now officially opened - and have shown for the first time the price you're looking at paying to become a member.
The huge new club will give paying members a Soho House experience across five floors of the iconic former Granada Studios building off Quay Street in the city centre. The venue will feature an exclusive members' gym, steam room and sauna, fine dining restaurant and bar and a stunning rooftop pool.
The club had originally been earmarked to open in late 2022, but bosses are now saying Soho House Manchester will be opening "late 2023." It is set to boast "amazing" views of the city from the top floor pool and bar areas, bosses say.
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People interested in becoming a member can choose either to join Soho House internationallly which gains access to all 41 Soho House venues globally for £2,750 a year. Or just to be a member of Soho House Manchester will cost £1,800 a year - both memberships allow the individual to access the House with up to three guests when they attend.
Members aged under-27 will pay a reduced rate – with more details to be found on the application form which has gone live on its website today. Founder membership for Soho House Manchester is offered by invitation only, and will open later this year
Bosses have also today confirmed that a Mollie's Motel, Bar and Diner will be part of the development at the Granada building which will be open to the public. It will feature 133 bedrooms designed by Soho House, as well as a live music bar and events space on the lower ground floor and a deli bar and diner at street level.
The interiors of Soho House Manchester will "take inspiration from the history of the Old Granada Studios and its 1950s-1960s heritage". It is set to boast an eclectic collection of bespoke and vintage furniture pieces which will "reference the era of the building".
New images released today show the kind of thing visitors can expect - with retro furnishings and decor.
Soho House & Co CEO Andrew Carnie said: "Bringing Soho House to other cities in the UK has always been something we've wanted to do and, as a Mancunian, I’m particularly proud to be coming to Manchester.
"Nick and the design team have worked hard to create a space for our members that preserves the heritage of the Granada Studios building, while introducing a rooftop pool terrace and floor to ceiling windows on the top floor.
"The view of the city is going to be amazing from there and I can’t wait for members to experience it.”
On the 1st floor, an extensive members’ gym will include a free weights area, studio space, steam and sauna opens on to a balcony with casual seating. Changing rooms will have showers, vanity areas and lounge spaces for members to unwind after training.
The 7th floor will be used as a flexible events space with a large central bar and DJ booth. The main members’ Club space will be on the 8th floor and will comprise a casual bar and lounge area and a more formal dining space.
The kitchens will be run by Head Chef James Lord who will be returning home to Manchester after a period at 76 Dean Street in London. The east-facing wall has a retractable roof with an awning which will be opened up in warmer weather to maximise the views across the city.
Towards the back of the space, an indoor pool lounge area will connect to the outdoor rooftop pool which has sunbeds and a bar on the terrace. A spiral staircase connects to the 9th floor above which includes a late-night bar and live music space that overlooks the rooftop pool.
On the 6th floor, there are 23 bedrooms designed specifically for Soho House members, ranging from "cosy rooms" to "large suites" which will have freestanding baths and living space. This floor also includes an 80sq meter private apartment with an open plan living room with kitchenette, dining table and lounge area and a connecting second bedroom.
The Granada Studios redevelopment will also be home to a Mollie’s Motel, Bar and Diner, offering Mollie’s guests, Soho House members and the public access to a live music bar and events space on the lower ground floor, a lounge and deli bar, workspace and diner at street level and a total of 133 bedrooms designed by Soho House.
They add that Kate Bryan, Global Art Director at Soho House, and her team are in the process of curating an art collection for the House which focuses on artists who are born, based or trained in and around Manchester. Confirmed artists include Lubaina Himid, Mary Ramsden, Thomas Heatherwick, Osman Yousefzada and Ryan Gander.
The Soho House team headed to Manchester on Wednesday night to host an extraordinary dinner on the main stage at Parklife for 100 invited guests. Guests were given a taste of what to expect from chef James' menu when the venue opens, with dishes including beef tartare, lamb shoulder with spelt lovage and ricotta and sea trout with brown shrimp ragu.
Bosses have also confirmed that they will continue their Soho Mentorship programme once the Manchester club is open. This 16-week mentoring programme connects young people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds in the city with Soho House members to grow their connections, confidence and experience.
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