- The Pillars is Sydneyโs newest private membersโ club, offering a space that โredefines the art of connection, conversation, and culture.โ
- Annual memberships are currently open through an application process, which is priced up to $25,000 for the complete benefits.
- Membership perks of The Pillars include a full-time concierge, bookable private dining, $5,000 of dining credit within the club (provided by The Bentley Group), and plenty more.
Private membersโ clubs donโt quite have the same hold on Australia as they do in the US or Europe (Soho House Melbourne never eventuated, while the Sydney outpostโs arrival remains TBC). But theyโre steadily gaining traction as well-heeled professionals seek a place to network, unwind, and do business.
Meeting this growing demand is The Pillars at 11 Barrack Street, Sydney: described as a โpurpose-built gathering spaceโ for the nationโs most progressive minds in business, technology, and entrepreneurship.
The project has been co-founded by six Aussie entrepreneurs, all of whom are executives or founders in their own right, and freely admit, โWeโre not just founders but weโre also our own target market.โ Itโs not simply an exclusive hangout for rich folks, but somewhere that unifies those who share a commitment to โinnovation, inclusive leadership, and sustainable growth in the Australian economy.โ
Housed within one of Sydneyโs most prestigious heritage buildings, the ground floor boasts a restaurant and bar (the newly opened two-hatted Eleven Barrack by The Bentley Group). The middle two levels, on the other hand, are dedicated to high-tech meeting rooms, private work areas, and a library; while the uppermost floor is where youโll find a wellness centre complete with yoga and Pilates classes, recovery facilities, and a rooftop bar.
The clubโs curated art collection โ featuring works by names like Damien Hirst, Andy Warhol, Jude Cohen, and Tracey Emin โ adds another layer of richness to the space.
Membership in The Pillars is currently open for a limited time via application, with fees for the first 100 founding members sitting at $25,000. General memberships, however, will cost $20,000. What does this buy you? Exclusive access to the entire suite of facilities, The Bentley Group dining credits worth $5,000 ($3,000 for general members); as well as a network of over 50 reciprocal clubs across the UK, US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
According to The Australian Financial Review, the club has already accepted 160 memberships, with a 70-30 split between men and women. A solid start to their mission to ensure that female leadership โnaturally flourishes.โ
Promising a robust events calendar and world-class facilities, The Pillars is poised to become a new epicentre for the certifiable whoโs who of Australia.
