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Dress Code and Standards

The Standard Dress Code applies throughout most areas of the clubhouse.

The Smart Dress Code applies in the Cocktail Bar, Drawing Room and Great Gallery.

The Sports Dress Code applies in and while travelling to the sports area.

Outerwear and bags must be left in the cloakroom or your bedroom.

Information about laptops, phones and other electronic devices is also provided below.

If you have any questions, please contact the clubhouse reception team.

STANDARD DRESS CODE

The Standard Dress Code applies throughout the clubhouse (including the Simms Business Centre) unless superseded by the Smart Dress Code (which applies only in the Cocktail Bar, Drawing Room and Great Gallery), the Sports Dress Code or the dress specified for a particular event.

When using the facilities in the clubhouse:

  • Men should wear either a suit or smart long trousers (including corduroys, chinos or moleskins) with a button-up collared shirt, a single-colour polo shirt or a smart roll-neck jersey. All shirts and roll-neck jerseys should be tucked in.
  • Ladies should dress with equivalent smartness.
  • Smart jerseys (over a visible, collared shirt) and smart jackets are permitted. Coats and items such as gilets are considered to be outerwear, so should be left in the cloakroom.
  • All footwear should be clean and smart and men should wear socks which go over the ankle.
  • Footwear should always have backs and cover toes. The only exception to this is smart ladies’ shoes, which may have open toes (but in that case must have a minimum of a strap at the back or high heels, or both). Additional guidance on footwear is below.


The following may NOT be worn in the clubhouse EXCEPT while you are transiting between the entrance, the sports changing rooms and/or your bedroom:

  • Denim (any colour, including skirts and dresses).
  • Polo shirts of more than one colour or polo shirts which are not tucked in.
  • Leisurewear (including jogging bottoms and T-shirts).
  • Shorts.
  • Leggings (including leather) except under dresses.
  • Any items of clothing displaying a large logo.
  • Sports training shoes (anything you might exercise in), flip-flops, casual sandals or any footwear which is multicoloured or displaying a large logo. Additional guidance on footwear is below.


The following are NOT permitted at any time ANYWHERE:

  • Hats, caps or hoodies.
  • Rugby or football shirts.
  • Cargo/combat style trousers.
  • Anything which is ripped (by design or otherwise), dirty or stained.
  • Anything which displays a potentially offensive logo or slogan.
  • Anything which is inappropriately revealing (exposed midriffs are not acceptable).
  • Hiking shoes/boots, wellington boots, ‘Ugg’-style boots or any ‘distressed’ footwear.
  • Additional guidance on footwear is below.


The Club reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to determine on a case-by-case basis what is or is not appropriate attire, with the objective of preserving the ambience of the clubhouse.

If you are unable to meet the dress code due to medical reasons, please contact the Membership Team in advance of your visit to the clubhouse.

If you have any queries about the dress code please email the Pall Mall Reception Team or call 020 7747 3272

FOOTWEAR – ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE

Permitted anywhere at any time

  • Smart shoes (with backs and uppers covering toes) or ankle boots.
  • Smart ladies’ boots (below knee height).
  • Smart ladies’ shoes with open toes but with at least a strap at the back and/or high heels.
  • Casual shoes with backs and uppers (covering toes). The uppers should be a single colour (other than complementary stitching or laces).
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Permitted only in the sports and spa areas or when transiting between these areas, the entrance and/or your bedroom

  • Sports trainers.
  • Footwear which is multicoloured or displaying a large logo.
  • Casual sandals or flip flops.
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Not permitted anywhere at any time

  • Hiking shoes or boots.
  • Soft ‘Ugg’-style boots.
  • Wellington boots or equivalent.
  • Any footwear which is ‘distressed’.
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SMART DRESS CODE

Applies in the Cocktail Bar, Drawing Room and Great Gallery, at all times.

In addition to the requirements of the Standard Dress Code:

  • Men should wear a jacket except during June, July and August.
  • Men’s shirts should be fully front-buttoning and plain or with a smart and discreet pattern.
  • Ladies are asked to dress with equivalent smartness.

SPORTS DRESS CODE

Applies while undertaking sports or other activities in the sports area and while travelling to and from the sports area.

  • Appropriate sportswear or swimwear should be worn in the sports and spa areas (including the Turkish Baths and treatment areas).
  • Members playing squash should note that only white clothing and shoes with non-marking soles are permitted on court.
  • Dressing gowns over sportswear may be worn between your bedroom and the sports and spa areas but only if you are travelling via a lift.

DRESS CODE FOR EVENTS

Event organisers may specify a different dress code for their event which supersedes all other dress codes.

The Standard Dress Code applies if no alternative is specified.

Use of Electronic Devices

Telephone calls may only be made or taken in the phone booths on the ground floor (outside the Drawing Room) in the designated areas in the Simms Business Centre, in pre-booked meeting or banqueting rooms (if the organiser permits) or in bedrooms.

Headphones or earbuds may not be used anywhere except in the gym and the areas where laptops may be used.

Smartphones and tablets may be used in SILENT MODE in all areas of the clubhouse except:

  • any changing rooms (to ensure the privacy of other users)
  • the Turkish Baths (other than in a cubicle by a member who is sleeping there overnight), where they may not be used at all.

Laptops may only be used in:

  • the Simms Business Centre
  • the Library
  • pre-booked meeting or banqueting rooms and bedrooms.

OUTERWEAR AND LUGGAGE

Upon arrival at the clubhouse, outerwear and luggage (including umbrellas, tote bags, carrier bags, backpacks and rucksacks) must be deposited in the cloakroom or in your bedroom (or in the banqueting room where an event is being held if arranged by the organiser).

CHILDREN

The dress codes for adults also apply to anyone aged seven or above.

Children aged up to and including 12 may wear tailored shorts during June, July and August.

Adults are reminded that they are responsible for the behaviour of their children at all times.

MILITARY, NATIONAL OR RELIGIOUDS DRESS

Smart military or national dress is also permitted.

The requirements of particular faiths to wear specific types of clothing will be respected.