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**barbarasson** · 31-01-2006, 17:29

true, but as a country member, ie one who needs access to sleeping and dining facilities, this doesn't massively apply. It just seems a little short sighted.

**diplomat** · 05-02-2006, 18:19

There's always the SF Club.

Upside: Inexpensive and close to Harrods

Downside: Entry fee includes lots of Bergan runs!

**xinflurker** · 10-03-2006, 16:43

Just to close the loop - I did promise to come back on this.

I checked out quite a few of the places suggested on this thread but having been told to p*ss off by a couple of places and the rest were stricly 'no business papers or lap tops' type establishments, I stumbled across a little place called Adams Street (9 Adams Street - just off the Strand)

Basically - this is a stylish club designed especially for entrepeneurs with no London office of there own to come and conduct business openly in it's comfy bar or restaurant. Mobile phones and laptops all the way here! There are also proper hot desk facilities in the library for a bit of piece and quiet. This is a fantastic place to know about if you are doing business in London. Far smarter than a naff serviced office and not too expensive.

**Ambrose_Silk** · 24-03-2006, 17:51

Any comments/recommendations re: The Cavalry and Guards Club at 127 Piccadilly from members or former guests?

**Cuddles** · 25-03-2006, 12:23

Originally Posted by gingwarr

As of April 2003, I would also describe it a little bit "travelodge".

But if you like poor service, poor food, poorly dressed waiters, no apologies when they make mistakes, meeting foreign officers who are leaving after just one day "to find somewhere half decent" and bars with standard licensing hours (eh?), this really is the way forward.

Sounds like every RAF Officers' Mess I have ever graced with my presence!

**Cuddles** · 25-03-2006, 12:26

Originally Posted by Ambrose_Silk

Any comments/recommendations re: The Cavalry and Guards Club at 127 Piccadilly from members or former guests?

Least comfy bar facilities of any service club in London. Management periodically shafts the members via surcharges (remember the Great Refurbishment Bills of 1985 or 6?) and it is shab-tastic. If the look you are after is genteel poverty then go for it. You may bump into Gerald Grosvenor though...major downside!

**Trotsky** · 25-03-2006, 13:06

I passed through the other day. Not as impressive as the crab club next door but the food was good.

Trotsky

**Poppy** · 25-03-2006, 13:20

Originally Posted by Cuddles

Originally Posted by Ambrose_Silk

Any comments/recommendations re: The Cavalry and Guards Club at 127 Piccadilly from members or former guests?

Least comfy bar facilities of any service club in London. Management periodically shafts the members via surcharges (remember the Great Refurbishment Bills of 1985 or 6?) and it is shab-tastic. If the look you are after is genteel poverty then go for it. You may bump into Gerald Grosvenor though...major downside!

I thought Major Downside was a jolly nice chap myself

**Mr_C_Hinecap** · 26-03-2006, 00:54

Trotsky - I am glad you like our little place next door - we have done rather well with the old place - buying that damned freehold was such a whizzo move after all.

**TheLordFlasheart** · 26-03-2006, 00:59

The crab place next door is slightly more formal though. Their dress code requires that you wear a machine washable suit, white toweling socks and grey plastic slip on shoes. Diamonique ear ring and gold ID bracelet are optional I believe.