Inside the private members’ club where Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran reunited: How New York City’s Zero Bond has become an A-lister hotspot with a $5,000 annual fee, $10million of art and even a library!

Drake, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kim Kardashian were guests – and now Zero Bond in New York City has reunited Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran.

But what about the private members’ club in a Victorian Gothic building that summons some of the world’s most famous and glamorous A-listers – including Gigi Hadid, who hosted her 27th birthday dinner there.

Elon Musk hosted a party at the celeb hot spot after the 2021 Met Gala attended by Chris Rock, DiCaprio and Bohemian Rhapsody star Rami Malek, while Kim and Pete Davidson enjoyed their second date at the slick hangout.

“Zero Bond feels like you’re in someone’s living room,” Kim explains The New York Times. “(Owner Scott Sartiano) has an incredible way of creating these environments where people can escape from the challenging aspects of their work and their personal lives,” added NFL star Tom Brady.

So maybe this is why good friends Taylor and Ed decided to make the hot spot the stage for their Thursday reunion? Or it could be due to the club’s luxurious lounges over two floors, the omakase restaurant or even the library.

The dining experience is what is called an ‘omakase’ in Japanese, which roughly translates as ‘I leave it to (the chef)’.

It is run by executive sushi chef Ry Nitzkowski and tasting menus range from $145 to $245, not including truffle, caviar or wagyu add-ons.

But that’s not the only delicious dish on offer – diners can enjoy pasta, pizza, burgers and steaks in the club’s lounge areas.

Up Instagram page, the club recently celebrated National Caviar Day with a seven-course Petrossian NYC Caviar Tasting Menu, handcrafted by Executive Chef Richard Farnabe paired with specialty champagnes.

Zero Bond, also called 0 Bond and ‘oh, Bond’, thus Time-outopening in 2020. It features a screening room, $10 million worth of art, and interior designs by William Sofield, who has worked on Gucci stores.

The start-up fee and annual membership fees are $5,000 if you are over 45 years old. The cost drops to $4,000 if you’re under 45, and if you’re under 28, the price drops to $2,700.

Those wishing to join the club reportedly require a letter of recommendation from a current member. The club’s membership committee will then issue its verdict based on “all aspects of the person’s character.”

Describing the club, it is website read: ‘Whether meeting a friend for lunch or drinks, hosting an investor meeting or going on a date, Zero Bond has just what you need in a setting you desire.

‘In New York it can be a challenge to find the right balance between living, working and playing. Our homes and offices can only be part of the equation; Zero Bond is the piece you’ve been missing to perfectly complement city life.’

It continued, “While we do not discriminate on the basis of race, socioeconomic status or occupation, we are very picky by character.

“We only accept members who demonstrate a high level of integrity and an ability to contribute to our Zero Bond community.

“After submitting a formal application, the membership committee will make a decision on acceptance, taking into account all aspects of the person’s character.”

Speaking to The New York Times, owner Scott Sartiano admitted that he originally looked at the club’s address and considered a hotel, but the building was too small.

So instead he created an “urban lodge and social workshop” – which now apparently has 5,000 people on the waiting list for membership.

“There was a void of places to go for people who are sophisticated and successful and still want to be social at night,” he said.

“The business model at most clubs is really, ‘How many people can you stack on top of each other?’ I wanted to do the opposite.’

He also told Robb report magazine: “I’m a New York kid doing a New York version of a London social club.”

“I wanted athletes and actors to mix with finance, doctors and fashion. It’s about bringing all these people together. I don’t want to skew to one audience. I don’t think that’s cool. I don’t think that’s New York City,” he added.

Taylor reunited with her close friend and collaborator Ed Sheeran in New York City on Thursday after recently finishing the North American leg of her Eras Tour.

The duo, who have worked on a number of songs together over the years, went to dinner at the Zero Bond members’ club. They were flanked by security as they left the celeb hotspot separately.

Taylor, 33, looked effortlessly stylish as she sauntered out of the building in a rust-colored dress with a flowy satin skirt. Her blond hair was tied in a braid and she wore black platform loafers to match her bag.

The Anti-Hero singer was decked out in gold jewelry and had a Louis Vuitton bag slung over her body. After leaving the hot spot, she made her way to a chauffeured SUV parked just outside the establishment.

Meanwhile, Ed, 32, looked casual in a white tee and black skinny jeans. The British hitmaker hid most of his red hair under a cap and wore a necklace under his shirt collar.

He walked down the sidewalk in a pair of Jordan 1 Retro High OG Washed Black sneakers. He couldn’t get a ride with his friend because he went the other way with his security team.

Taylor is enjoying a rare downtime after finishing the first two North American legs of her Eras Tour with six sold-out shows at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

During the back-to-back shows, a number of A-list stars flocked to the venue to watch her perform alongside an estimated 500,000 fans.

The tour kicked off in March in Glendale, Arizona and was scheduled to end in LA on August 9, but more shows in the United States and Canada are scheduled for next year. Taylor will leave for South America later this month to perform in Mexico, Argentina and Brazil through November.