Aspinall's

Aspinall's is a private gambling club, the latest of a string established by John Aspinall since the 1960s. Aspinall's is currently located at 27-28 Curzon Street in Mayfair of London. It is designed by renowned British interior designer, Tessa Kennedy.

History

Club founder, John Aspinall (known as "Aspers" to his friends) was a conservationist and breeder of wild animals who funded his zoos, in large part, from house winnings. In its earlier days, Aspinall's clientele comprised the traditional aristocratic elite who gambled away their inheritances. While this is still true to some extent, the gradual decline of the English landed gentry has forced Aspinall's to look elsewhere.

Aspinall's evaded major public recognition until the 1970s. Lord Lucan was a close friend of John Aspinall. Lucan's consequent disappearance catapulted the club into mainstream consciousness. Aspinall commissioned a bust of Lucan which remains displayed prominently.

Today

Aspinall's is now run by John Aspinall's son Damian.