Kensington Roof Gardens: Now a Private Members' Club

By Liam Foster, Niche Reviewer

Kensington Roof Gardens is now a private members' club. The rooftop at 99 Kensington High Street no longer runs public club nights, so there are no walk-ins, guestlists or table bookings for the general public; access is for members and their guests. People still search for it as a night out, so this page explains what has changed and where to find a similar night instead.

Last updated: 8 October 2026

What Has Changed

For years the venue was known for club nights and events held among its rooftop gardens. It now operates as a private members' club, so the public club nights, entry prices and table minimums that used to apply no longer do. If you are not a member or a member's guest, a night there cannot be arranged through us or at the door.

The Setting

The venue sits on top of the former Derry and Toms building at 99 Kensington High Street, six floors above the street, in a building with history dating back to the 1930s. Its 1.5 acres of themed gardens are divided into three sections: an English Woodland garden, a Spanish garden with Moorish-style architecture, and a Tudor garden. Time Out has highlighted it as one of London's most distinctive spaces. High Street Kensington station is a two-minute walk away.

Where to Go Instead

If you wanted Kensington Roof Gardens for a polished, relaxed night out rather than the full Mayfair door culture, these open clubs are the closest fit, as of October 2026:

• Rex Rooms on the King's Road in Chelsea is a short trip from Kensington: a small, sociable room with a largely local West London crowd. Our Rex Rooms first-visit guide explains how the night works.
• Scotch of St James in Mason's Yard suits an older, more settled crowd and a music-led night. It opens Thursday to Saturday.
• Maddox on Mill Street in Mayfair has a sociable crowd, two rooms and a walled smoking garden. It opens Thursday to Saturday.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kensington Roof Gardens still open as a nightclub?

No. It now operates as a private members' club and does not run public club nights.

Can I book a table or join a guestlist there?

No. Access is for members and their guests, so tables and guestlist places cannot be booked for the public.

Where is Kensington Roof Gardens?

It is at 99 Kensington High Street, on the roof of the former Derry and Toms building, a short walk from High Street Kensington station.

If you would like help choosing an open club for your night, get in touch with your date and group size and we will come back with the options.