The St. James's institution since 1969. More nightclub than bar by midnight. Every generation of the London social scene has passed through. Members and guests only.
Tramp opened in 1969 on Jermyn Street and has not noticeably changed its character since. The founding members included Mick Jagger, Roger Moore, Frank Sinatra, and Richard Burton. Their successors — whatever iteration of the London social scene is currently relevant — still come on the same nights.
Members and guests only, which means you need to know someone or get on the list before you arrive. This is not a bureaucratic obstacle. It is information about what the experience requires.
Underground. The kind of London basement that feels intentionally removed from everything happening above. Small dance floor, tables along the walls, lighting calibrated for the hour. The crowd arrives late.
Tramp opened in 1969 on Jermyn Street and has not noticeably changed its character since. The founding members included Mick Jagger, Roger Moore, Frank Sinatra, and Richard Burton. Their successors — whatever iteration of the London social scene is currently relevant — still come on the same nights.
Get on the list before you arrive. Contacting the club in advance and explaining yourself is the correct approach if you do not know a member. Do not arrive before 11pm.
What to order — champagne, if the evening calls for it; whatever is on the bottle service menu. Do not arrive before 11pm expecting the room to have started.