Raffles

287 Kings Road, SW3 5EW.
W: www.raffleschelsea.com
T: 020 7351 4964

A private members club with real party spirit

Review

Where is it?

Raffles is located on the Kings Road in Chelsea, with the nearest tube being Sloane Square.

What's it like?

Unsurprisingly given its location, Raffles packs in a crowd of braying Sloanes and trustafarians. The vibe is hedonistic and a little mysterious - the black walls and sexy lighting mean you're not sure exactly who you're dancing next to, could it be regulars like Kate Middleton and Prince William? The team behind Raffles is uber-slick - clubland legends like Piers Adam (Mahiki), Patrice Gouty (one of the founders of Chinawhite) and Patrick Cahuzac (Trader Vic's) contribute their expertise to make this club great. The Tara Bernerd interior is pretty inspiring too!

Why does Johnny Ikon love it?

Exclusive but fairly pretention-free for a Chelsea club, I love the cool team behind Raffles. They make sure every night is extra special.

Johnny recommends somewhere to eat before

	L'Atelier de Joel Rubuchon 13-15 West Street, WC2H 9NE. You can't call yourself a foodie till you've eaten here!
	Nobu Berkeley 15 Berkeley Street, W1J 8DY. A showbiz fave, expect those who come here to want to be "seen"
	Cipriani 23-25 Davies Street, W1K 3DE. This place is more about glamour than the food!
	The Ivy 1-5 West Street, WC2H 9NQ. London's best-known restaurant, you'll spot every star here from reality z-listers to the cream of the crop