The main problem with Bungalow is the massive division between upstairs and down stairs. Like most 'super trendy' clubs in NY and London, Bungalow does, unfortunately have to deal with an overwhelmingly tacky client base. the basement room is usually appropriated for this, and I agree can be really rather awful. The top floor is another matter. Unfortunately again for many people who visit the club, they will very probably be confronted with the same group time after time. This group however is a far more stimulating one. A group that is very much linked to the club's PR and events facility, as well as the fashion and music industries.

Recently the christmas party showed just how brilliant Bungalow can be - a festive lock in, the top room heaving with over a hundred people who pretty much ALL knew eachother, only a couple of tacky 'celebrities' compared to the tens at Movida, it was a fantastically welcoming and exciting atmosphere. By 6am a thouroughly good time had been had by all present!

Being friendly with the management and door staff, I can only say that the below criticism of "designer outfit door staff" is frankly ludicrous. I suppose some burley bouncer with a balaclava would be more appropriate? If I had to deal with the same massively boring euro/eastern cavalli trash night in night out, i'd think i'd be pretty shitty too.

Yes the club has become exclusive in such a way that it is infact exclusionary, but as some one else quite rightly put it. it is a members bar, and functions as a lounge. Go to Fabric if you want hoards of idiots beaned off their faces on a wednesday night...

I am not surprised that the staff at Bungalow8 have sat, put their thoughts together and written some long, not so diplomatically put reviews. It must be embarrassing reading what a flop the club is after a year of opening.

For a start, people who go to Bungalow8 clearly have the money, otherwise the snotty unprofessional door people wouldn't give them the time of day. In fact most people who go there probably earn more in one day than their management/staff do in a month. If people are complaining about the price, its because they expect a good night out in return for their £600 worth of drinks.

Sadly, the place is over rated. It is too small, too dark and the management have thought too much about their designer outfits and not enough about their customer relations.

Of course it's busy late at night....It takes 10 people to make that place busy. Sadly, you'll be lucky to see 5 people there on most evenings in the week.

St. Martin's Lane had its days....long dead and Bungalow 8 was history before it even opened.

Since I've been coming to Bungalow the vibe has changed. It used to be deathly quiet, but it seems sticking to their guns on the door policy has paid off, because the crowd are super cool, and not in a full of posh way like the other uber night clubs, the crowd is eclectic and full of music, fashion and art industry types on top of a really top notch party crowd. If you go late in the evening it is always busy. Go earlier if you want a more peaceful drink.
This club has been getting better and better, and the staff are so friendly I find I'm going here every week at least once, I just can't stay away. They treat their regulars exceptionally well. Having been a member of other clubs, I think the membership is good value and well worth it.

the door is not exclusive, and given how empty it was it can't be, what vibe wasn't quashed by lax door was killed off with poor choice of music with no attempt to mix, over priced over rated and most unfortunately over here. B 8 NY died 2 years ago, this import was past it's used by date before it opened.

Cool place but think you guys should play alot more older rock n roll (Rollings Stones, Bowie, Cure, The Smiths, The Jam, The Doors.. etc) the hits that all people like... i was at met bar on a saturday and there dj plays all the right stuff!!

better music would really make the place.

It is interesting, that people still do not quite get the idea of the members club. It is not designed for everyone to like. The club attracts people who want to have fun with their friends in the private atmosphere with great drinks, food and music. This is not the place to find dates, but have fun. Also no tourists are coming which is the biggest luxury.
There is no need to complain that the prices are high, since you know very well, that the drinks will not be like in your local pub. You get the quality and service and the space what you do not get in the normal club.
If you choose to buy Chrystal instead of Moe & Chandon this is again one’s choice. If water ‘apparently costing £10’ is the only thing you can afford in the club, why bother going then? There are plenty of clubs like Mahiki in Mayfair where you would probably feel more at home. There is nothing wrong with that. It’s a great club.
I am going out in London and internationally a lot and find Bungalow 8 absolutely one of the best places to go. I do not like huge clubs and it is very important for me the clientele going to the place. I have no clue who ‘the celebrities’ are nowadays and who cares. I probably would not recognized Madonna on the street. This is sure not the reason I go to the place or apply for a membership.
For the record, I went out on Tuesday night, the 30th of September with my friends and it was great. Therefore, do not make up your mind by other people’s opinion. Also, no place is always perfect.

Hey guys, just wanted to find out how much does the membership cost at this place and can anyone join if they wish? thanks in advance

I cant believe some of the reviews that Bungalow 8 is getting...

I love going here! The music is great, the drinks are amazing and the staff are fantastic!

Every time i go there we all have such a good time. It starts out as a few quiet drinks and as the night goes on the atmosphere picks up and everyone is partying

And it is the perfect place to spot celebrities (which explains to all those nobody wingers why there are no cameras are allowed)

About the cost... the bottom line is if you cant afford to go to Bungalow 8 then you cant afford to have a good night in london and to those people i would recommend drinking JD from a Maccas cup on your way to Sound