The Kent Social
Frequently Asked Questions
Application for membership requires a nomination from a current Kent Social member.
Nomination is obligatory for membership, but it does not confer acceptance.
Applications are evaluated monthly by the membership committee.
Membership renews automatically on a rolling basis.
One must be nominated by an active member to receive an application form.
To nominate potential member members can use the nomination form on the Kent social app or website portal and submit their nominations. From here, an application will be sent to the candidate, although an nomination does not guarantee acceptance, it is the only way to be invited to apply.
If you apply and don’t hear from the membership committee within six weeks, this means that you’ve been waitlisted. If you’re waitlisted, please don’t inundate us with requests for updates on your pending membership status. Try to see current members were willing to nominate you. Members are able to submit nominations directly from their Kent mobile app, the website, or by reaching out to the membership team. Nominations from multiple members will significantly enhance your prospect of becoming a member.
Our freeze policy allows members to freeze their membership once a year, and requires members be up-to-date on the renewal dues before freezing. Freezes must be a minimum of three months and a maximum of six months, and the freeze must be required requested no later than one month before your next dues renewal.
Guest policy
The Kent is a private membership club, not open to the public. However, club members are allowed to bring guests. Guest must be accompanied by a member at all times while visiting the property. Guests must exit the property with the member who brought them in. We ask members to refrain from bringing more than 3 guests, unless they have a reservation.
Children
The Kent Social is restricted to guests 19 years of age older, other than at events where children are explicitly invited.
Guest behaviour
Guests must follow all club rules. We hold members accountable for their guests' behavior.
Out of respect for our members policy, we do not allow non-members to tour the property. If you know a member, please ask them to invite you as their guest.
Your Kent Social membership is non-transferable.
Only members may make breakfast, lunch and dinner reservations.
Reservations may be made for parties up to 8 people. Non-members are registered on entry and are limited to 4 visits per month (regardless of which member has them as a guest).
Every location within the club is designed to make your experience as pleasant as possible. We do not take specific table requests other than for the private rooms.
Only members can host sponsored events. If you are a member and you want to learn more about events, please submit an inquiry and someone will assist you.
The Kent values privacy. Members and guests are expected to respect the privacy of others. We ask that no one be approached or interrupted unless the interaction is clearly welcome by all parties. All parties are to be respectful of each other.
Members and their guests are prohibited from taking photos inside the club. Posting images of the club on social media or discussing anything that members and their guests witnessed during the visit is strictly forbidden. The only exceptions are during a private or member programming event.
Members are expected respect the privacy of others. It is strictly forbidden for guests to record or photograph visits. We may sticker non-member phones to remind them not to take photos or videos.
Laptops
Laptops are welcome, although we discourage you from making this your home office for the day. The club is designed for our members to disconnect from the busy lives. Laptops should be shut down and not used anywhere within the club after 4 PM.
Cell phones
Members are welcome to text and email on their mobile devices throughout the property, although we ask that phone calls are taken in our designated phone-friendly zones so as not to disturb other members or their guests. Conversations on speakerphones are not permitted.
Video and audio calls
We ask the members refrain from taking any video calls while at The Kent, as this conflicts with our zero tolerance policy for photos, videos, and audio recordings.
We do understand, however, that video calls have become a large part of our new normal. If you find yourself at The Kent and need to hop on a video call, you are welcome to the private dining room if avaialable.We maintain no smoking, no vaping environment on all club premises.
Pets are not allowed. Service animals are permitted.
We encourage in individuality and self-expression. Members and guests are encouraged to be respectful. Lounge and yoga clothing are not allowed after 11 AM.
There is no minimum spending requirement other than if a member visits exceeds six visits per month in which case an average spend of $50 per visit is required. This is simply designed to discourage The Kent from becoming overly focused on a shared work space.
