Fitzdares
(Picture: Astrid Templier)Update 5th January 2023: since our piece, landlord Grosvenor Estates have given Fitzdares another month in their old venue while they look for a new one.
A private sports club that was once dubbed “the world’s poshest bookies” has suddenly lost its Mayfair home and is searching for a new venue.
Owners of £600-a-year Fitzdares club, which was set up with help from Zac Goldsmith, were asked to leave by landlord Grosvenor Estates. It serves food and shows sport to 2,000 members. Grosvenor, which much of Mayfair, is carrying out a £500 million refurb just south of Bond Street.
While Fitzdares knew they would have to move, they hoped to stay for spring. They are giving credit to members, who may be in “shock”, and are planning a temporary site in a nearby club as they find a new home. CEO William Woodhams told us us he is looking for “dead space” in Mayfair. “Our most popular food is beef Wellington and our most popular wine is expensive claret,” he said. Offers on a postcard.
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