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Club Quantum is the brainchild of local entrepreneurs Liam Hopper and Dani Čolić. The idea to create a private members’ club with a difference was conceived a couple of years ago and since then the pair have worked tirelessly on creating this unique creative space where you can work, rest and play in the heart of The Pantiles

How would describe the essence of Club Quantum?

Liam: The club, which is located in The Potteries building in The Pantiles, embodies many attributes that resonate deeply with both Dani and I. We wanted to create a multi-use space where people can grow and forge a community. Whether you want morning coffee and pastry or a botanical cocktail or a boardroom meeting, we can deliver it. 

Dani: We want this place to be a sanctuary and somewhere people can connect with like-minded others. It’s about nourishing your body, mind and soul. 

Who is your core clientele?

Liam: Club Quantum invites fellow professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs who share our common drive and hunger for success. In addition to all we offer here in terms of hospitality and networking and co-working space with different breakout areas, we also want to include an exclusive concierge service for members too.

Dani: We want people to work, socialise and also feel that this place is uniquely for them. Whether it’s the secure WiFi, the security access into the rear part of the club, the amazing décor or the special events we offer: it is all about exclusivity while being inclusive. 

Do you have to be a member to access all that Club Quantum offers?

Dani: Not at all. We have a great split space which comprises a public bar and café to the front area plus a fantastic outdoor space which can cater for up to 50 people. Between the three areas this probably seats around 165 people. At the moment we are just serving drinks and snacks but the idea is to offer acacia bowls, soul food, Lebanese tapas and Buddha bowls. I love foraging so we are also going to be bringing our clients things like nettle teas and botanical cocktails. It’s about delivering something different. We really have thought about everything – even the little things such as scenting the whole space and ensuring the music is at the right level to relax you.

How would you describe the aesthetics of Club Quantum?

Dani: we have put so much work into this. We have been able to source so much through our passions and contacts. Good examples would be our 200-year-old Arabic doors which close off the public space into our private members’ club. We wanted it to feel like clients were going into Narnia…Other aesthetic nods go to classic British style with our Herringbone flooring, Italy with our Venetian plastering and Asia with our Chinese tea chests. I would describe it as bijou, boho and eclectic. 

This has been a long time coming so what challenges have you faced along the way?

Liam: I speak for both Dani and myself when I say that this project has been one of, if not the hardest, accomplishments of our lives. We have overcome licensing permissions and restrictions, navigated unforeseen setbacks in the build such as aircon routing, and endured the impact of rising inflation rates. Each challenge demanded our blood, sweat, and tears. 

Did you ever feel like giving up?

Liam: This was never an option for us; we simply aren’t wired that way. It’s not in an entrepreneur’s nature to give up but to adapt, re-visualise, and change strategy before trying again. Dani and I are resilient in the face of failure, supporting each other’s vision and beliefs for Club Quantum. We even welcome failure as it won’t stop us—it’s just success turned inside out.

Have you worked with any other local businesses to bring Club Quantum to life?

Liam: Yes absolutely. Masters of Malt (Atom) along with Majestic have been brilliant. Fluent Technology have been instrumental in helping IT security, door access, to telecoms and more.  Brittens Music have been great helping us source our beautiful piano which is the centrepiece of our members’ area. 

Dani: We’ve also worked with lots of people locally on our incredible interiors. These include Castle Fine Art who are showcasing some amazing collections, YiJu Antiques, Tunbridge Wells Interiors and Pushkin Antiques among many others including our amazing antiques expert Lizzie. Kingdom in Penshurst has kindly offered us our boardroom table which has been carved out of wood from fallen trees from the 1987 storm. 

What would you say is Club Quantum’s secret ingredient?

Liam: Mental health is a significant concern for professionals. Many won’t admit it, but for me when you run many companies you learn to live with it but turn it into a strength. When you face your hardest challenges, that’s when you must not quit. Club Quantum is a place to work, join, and be part of a community that shares similar experiences. We provide unity and sanctuary for like-minded individuals—the true visionaries, risk-takers, and go-getters.

Dani: We want to create a space which is aesthetically rich and inspiring but will also connect people on a day-to-day basis. Eventually, we want to be able to host sociable soirees where friends and similar people can gather together and enjoy all Club Quantum has to offer.

Club Quantum is open from Monday to Saturday. It boasts various membership packages, details of which can be found at www.clubsquantum.com or by heading to @club_quantum_ on Instagram