The Pillars, Sydney’s most anticipated member’s club has opened at 11 Barrack Street in Sydney’s CBD. Founded by six Australian business creators and leaders, the concept emerges as Australia’s first purpose-built gathering space for the nation’s most progressive minds in business, technology and entrepreneurship unified by a commitment to innovation, inclusive leadership, and sustainable growth in the Australian economy.
Co-founded by six Australian entrepreneurs, The Pillars will set a new standard for leadership within Australia’s entrepreneurial community, rivalling the first-class amenities that inhabit membership clubs in the world’s top global cities.
“We have created a future-focussed destination for Australia’s most progressive minds in business, technology, and entrepreneurship. To date, we’ve received strong interest in our proposition, we’re on the cusp of bringing our vision for The Pillars to fruition – a new landmark community that reflects the diversity of thought, industry, gender, culture and background that will drive Australia’s future,” stated Bradley Delamare, The Pillars co-founder and CEO of Tank Stream Labs.
“Despite global influences and uncertainties, Australian entrepreneurs continue to demonstrate resilience and grit – and The Pillars delivers the right environment to encourage collaboration, innovation and support.”
The Pillars was founded by the following Australian business leaders:
- Bradley Delamare, Chief Executive Officer, Tank Stream Labs
- Emma Blomfield, Founder, EB Design Studio
- Matthew Browne – Managing Partner, Black Nova Venture Capital; Founder, Upflowy
- Jonathan Lui – Founder, Airtasker; Founder, Tank Stream Labs & Ventures; Founder, Soho.com.au
- Steve Grace – CEO and Founder, The Nudge Group, Curious Media
- Cheryl Mack – Chief Executive Officer, Aussie Angels
The building and offer
The Pillars features a series of spaces designed to support a broad community of innovators, with a focus on attracting and elevating women in business.
Located in one of Sydney’s most distinguished heritage buildings, the club spans four distinctive levels. The ground floor houses an upmarket dining destination and bar – the recently opened two-hatted Eleven Barack by The Bentley Group overseen by Brent Savage and head chefs Aiden Stevens and Niro Richards. The news of the partnership with Bentley Group was first announced in September last year.
The upper two levels feature state-of-the-art meeting spaces, private work environments, a members lounge and library. The top level houses a dedicated wellness-led haven that includes daily yoga and Pilates classes led by wellness entrepreneur Bernadette Fahey from ‘Body by Berner’, a performance and recovery ice bath, sauna facilities, individual showers and ready-up rooms along with a private boardroom and front opening terrace housing a secret garden and rooftop bar.
Throughout the venue, a curated collection of Australian and international art adds further depth and identity. Artworks include works by Louise Olsen, Catherine Clayton-Smith, Diena Georgetti, Damien Hirst, Isaac Julien, Andy Warhol, Nick Modrzewski, Jude Cohen, Guy Bourdin, Tracey Emin and Tim Noble & Sue Webster.
The space has been carefully designed to pay homage to the grandeur and heritage of the building, while bringing to life the amenities that cater specifically to fostering innovation.
Emma Blomfield, one of the co-founders and design director of The Pillars said: “We have brought to life our vision to create a space that is purposefully designed to support all working styles and a place that truly encourages innovation — from quiet concentration to expansive event space for lively collaboration—encouraging productivity, creativity, and a true sense of belonging.“
The Pillars represents a new era in professional communities, where female leadership naturally flourishes. Thoughtfully curated spaces and programming create an environment where women in technology, finance, and entrepreneurship find both inspiration and connection.
Membership and access
Individual memberships are now open for a limited window via an expression of interest accessed from The Pillars website. Memberships are capped to ensure optimum space and utilisation of the facilities and will offer access to exclusive premium events, mentoring programs, guest speakers.
Memberships include access to all facilities, full time concierge, bookable space for private events, daily yoga and pilates classes, all-day dining by The Bentley Group with a $5000 annual dining credit, onsite signature dining at Eleven Barrack, showers and ready-up facilities along with access to a network of over 50 reciprocal clubs that offer similar high-end amenities, across the UK, US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
The Pillars will operate Monday to Saturday, from early morning through to late evening, with the venue licensed until 2:00am. As the club takes form, and patronage grows, the opening hours will be adjusted to suit core demand with a view to extend to curating bespoke family-oriented events on Sundays.