Home House, London’s Hedonistic Members Club, Has Launched A Gin

When I found out Home House, one of London’s most iconic private members clubs, was launching its very own gin, I knew I had to get my hands on a bottle.

The house itself, you see, was originally commissioned by Elizabeth Home (the Countess of Home) in the 18th century as something of a party palace: a spot to host London’s hedonistic high society, where luxurious tipples were of the utmost importance.

This was going to have to be some gin to live up to its legacy.

Unfortunately, I’m not a member. And with every bottle selling out as soon as it was previewed, my gin hunt felt fairly ill-fated.

That is, until I found out there is definitely be a private supply behind the Grade I-listed club’s many grand bars, and you don’t actually have to be a member to get in.

There are two routes in as a non-member, either 1) getting a member to take you for dinner and drinks, or 2) enjoying a stay in one of Home House’s luxury rooms. Both of which seemed like an option worth pursuing.

The ‘hotel’ part of the property, The House, features 23 opulent rooms and suites and not only gives non-members access to the club’s restaurants and bars, but its exclusive nightclub (The Vaults), garden lounge, cigar lounge, and more.

Essentially, it’s one of the most exclusive food and drink staycations (or vacations) you could treat yourself to.

And, let me tell you, the gin alone is worth it.

The botanicals used in the London Dry are extremely unique in gin production, taking inspiration from Lady Home’s international travels and adventures.

Each sip is a journey around the world: a tour of the finest Spanish saffron, Macedonian juniper, delicate English rose and even a piquant hint of Lignum Vitae—an ode to Lady Home’s Jamaican roots.

It exceeded every expectation—but you don’t have to take my word for it: the liquid has already been awarded a silver medal at the 2023 World Gin Awards.

Long may the legacy, and hedonism, continue.