Inside Annabel’s
Founded in 1963, Annabel’s in London’s Mayfair, has built a global reputation over the past five decades as the most elegant and exclusive private members’ club in the world.
Annabel’s list of guests comprises a number of illustrious names including members of the Royal Family, international rock stars and Hollywood greats, to name a few; The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Jack Nicholson and Elizabeth Taylor.
In Spring 2018, following a lavish redesign, Annabel’s reopened at no. 46 Berkeley Square, just two doors down from the original club. The club continues to offer its members the intimate nightclub environment they have always enjoyed, as well as new spaces which allow the club to create all day experiences. Art and culture has always been an integral part of the spirit of Annabel’s and this approach has been continued in the new club. Owner Richard Caring has invited a team of world leaders in art, design, fashion and music to collaborate as a cultural council to ensure the club is at the vanguard of creativity. George Smith was commissioned to create many marvellous upholstered furniture pieces, including bold bespoke pieces and bespoke versions of our Cocktail Collection.
The Design
Martin Brudnizki Design Studio has overseen the design of Annabel’s at 46 Berkeley Square, retaining the period features of the listed building. The team has painstakingly restored original features including a grand cantilevered stone staircase, elaborate plaster ceilings and majestic fireplaces in the Rococo style.
The club’s leisure areas now spread across four spacious floors and include: The Rose Room, an ethereal and glorious dining room, The Elephant Room, a lounge inspired by distant lands, and The Humidor, a gracious space where members can peruse Annabel’s fine wine and cigar selection.
The Elephant Room
The Elephant Room has a bar menu of Asian-inspired small plates and an Eastern-inspired drinks list. Featuring Bespoke George Smith Chairs and Sofas.
Matteo's Restaurant
Matteo's Restaurant is located on the second floor, with decadent interiors paying homage to the original Annabel's. Featuring Bespoke George Smith Chairs.
The Humidor
The Humidor has been expertly designed with the cigar connoisseur in mind, featuring Hogarth Chairs from the Cocktail Collection and a Bespoke Sofa.
The Cocktail Collection
Commissioned by MBDS, our in-house product development team worked closely with the studio to create dozens of bespoke pieces of furniture to sit elegantly within various spaces of Annabel’s.
Envisaged with entertaining in mind, our latest collaboration with Martin Brudnizki presents a collection of stylish, low-level seating tailored for both bars and homes, and are the perfect place to perch for a comfortable cocktail.
The Cocktail Collection