Address: 734 15th Street NW, perched on the top three floors of the historic Walker Building in President’s Park. It’s part of a global chain started by the Soho House founders
What’s inside? Multiple dining and bar spaces across three floors, including:
- The Library: A chill daytime spot with a fireplace that turns into a lively bar at night.
- The Gallery and Conservatory: Italian cuisine with a lush, greenery-filled vibe.
- Kaia: A rooftop spot with sushi, grilled meats, and killer views of the White House and Treasury Building.
- Founders Dining Room: An ultra-exclusive American grill for top-tier members only, serving prime beef and caviar with a midcentury Kennedy-era aesthetic.
Membership isn’t cheap. Standard entry is a $5,000 initiation fee plus $5,000 yearly, but the elite “Founding Membership” costs a jaw-dropping $100,000 to join and $15,000 annually—granting access to all Ned’s and Soho House locations worldwide. By early February, it had 1,000 members, with hundreds more waitlisted. The vibe’s less stuffy than D.C.’s older clubs (like the Cosmos or Metropolitan), targeting a younger, affluent crowd with live music nightly, no laptops after 5 p.m., and events like whiskey tastings or CEO workshops.
It’s also got an artsy edge: one collection features 46 American women artists (nodding to the lack of female U.S. presidents), and another showcases local D.C. talent. Privacy’s big—phone camera stickers are mandatory, and social media posts are discouraged.
If you meant something else by “Neds” (like a different club or a plural), let me know, and I’ll dig deeper! Want specifics on membership, food, or how it compares to other D.C. social spots? Just say the word.
