An Exclusive New Private Club Will Debut at Downtown Dallas’ Fountain Place — A First Look at Cypress

A new private club is coming to downtown Dallas this March. Cypress at Fountain Place will be an invitation-only spot at the recently renovated (for $70 million) building. Designed by I.M. Pei and Harry Cobb and constructed in 1986, Fountain Place is set to be the home of a private club like no other in the city. Office tenants will automatically be asked to join, but anyone else will have to be extended an exclusive invitation.

Designed by Fettle Design, the private club will feature the country’s first hunting simulator in an office environment, two Trackman golf simulators, indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, and five-star dining.

“In the spirit of Fountain Place’s classic, timeless design, this project offers us a unique opportunity to create something truly special for the Dallas community,” David Bachrach, General Manager of Cypress, tells PaperCity.

“With a nod toward European sophistication and the long history of art, architecture, and history, we are creating a first-of-its-kind office amenity. Long the playground of London socialites and aristocrats, private dining, and social clubs are seeing a rebirth across the globe. Cypress will be the first in-town club to pair elegant European dining with refined sporting traditions in a bespoke setting styled after the great clubs of London. To perfect this vision, ownership has enlisted the discerning eyes of Fettle Design, a boutique interior architecture and design firm from London and L.A., as well as renowned English art designer/curator, Adam Ellis. Custom wallcoverings and curated antiques will transport you from your modern office space to the comfort and hospitality found only in the world’s best hotels and restaurants.”

Other highlights of the design include one-of-a-kind creations from regional and international artists. Members will also be offered “modern gadgets, state-of-the-art amenities, classic food dishes, and a lavish bar setup.”

Last year, Cypress at Fountain Place announced the addition of two food and beverage experts with Michelin-starred backgrounds, including General Manager David Bacharach (The Surf Club Restaurant by Chef Thomas Keller, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon) and Executive Chef Joseph Rolling (The French Laundry, Opus at the Belfry House).

And now we know what kind of food will be offered at the new spot. Bachrach tells us that “the cuisine style at Cypress Club will be classic European culinary techniques with a modern American approach incorporating elements from European, East Asian, and Mediterranean traditions.”

He says that the menu’s signature dishes will revolve around seasonal ingredients, creative flavor combinations, and careful attention to texture. A few highlights that guests can expect include crispy duck salad, “Julia Childs” Lobster à l’Américaine, and braised short rib ravioli with black truffle. How do we get an invite?