Show must go on, says Mayfair’s king of clubs

FROM the king of clubs to the king of hygiene. Robin Birley, owner of the exclusive private members’ club 5 Hertford Street, has written to his members assuring them he is doing his utmost to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

‘ Within the club itself, while cleanliness and hygiene have always been a top priority, we have significantly increased daily cleaning and introduced a disinfecting regime,’ he writes.

‘The safety and wellbeing of our staff and members is, and always has been, our top priority. I wish to reassure you that in both of my clubs we are strictly adhering to government advice.

‘Staff are kept up to date daily on the current situation. To date we have not been affected.’

The club, which was founded by Robin, son of Annabel’s founder Mark Birley, is frequented by the likes of Bill Gates and supermodel Cara Delevingne and charges members about £2,500 a year.

‘Thank you for your continued support during these strange times,’ concludes Birley. ‘Stay well and be safe.’