Celebrities Who Own Nightclubs
Nightlife and star power go hand in hand. Some celebrities do more than walk past the velvet rope though. They buy in, shape the vibe, and build places where their own stories and soundtracks spill onto the dance floor. The result is a mix of rooms that feel personal, curated, and ready for a big night out.
From intimate live rooms to full scale party palaces, these celebrity owned spots have their own flavor. A few launched entire scenes, some doubled as hangouts for famous friends, and others became destinations for travelers chasing that one unforgettable night. Here are twenty names who put their money and style into the club world.
Jay-Z
The 40 40 Club blends sports energy with a polished lounge mood. You get framed memorabilia on the walls, plush booths, and a room that feels like game night and date night at the same time.
Bottle service is part of the appeal yet the setting stays relaxed once you settle in. A championship moment might loop on a screen while a DJ threads classics between new anthems.
Johnny Depp
The Viper Room turned a small Sunset Strip space into a legend. Its early era carried a dark rock mystique where the stage felt close enough to touch.
Artists loved it because the crowd came to listen. The lighting stayed low, the mood stayed moody, and the place kept the sense that anything could happen after midnight.
Prince
Glam Slam was Prince treating a club like a creative lab. After shows, surprise sets, and dance nights leaned into the purple aura he made famous.
The rooms favored sleek design and tight sound. Fans remember late sets that stretched until the sun hinted at morning.
David Arquette
Bootsy Bellows in West Hollywood mixes old Hollywood glamour with modern party instincts. Think neon glow, art deco touches, and a dance floor that never really sleeps.
The name honors Arquette’s mother which adds a personal note to a venue built for spectacle. Live performers, confetti moments, and pop in appearances keep the energy high.
T.I.
Club Crucial brought west side Atlanta flavor to the city’s club map. It became a neighborhood hub where local talent could test records while fans felt close to the scene.
The space delivered that bass heavy sound Atlanta loves along with a come as you are spirit. A track could jump from the booth to a citywide anthem by sunrise.
Pete Wentz
Angels and Kings gave rock kids a place to post up without losing the edge. The room leaned into gritty charm, photo booth flashes, and late night singalongs powered by eyeliner and adrenaline.
Bands would roll through after shows and take over the aux without warning. It felt like an after party that accidentally became the main event.
Gavin DeGraw
The National Underground made a case for guitars in a city of turntables. A small stage with a big heart hosted Americana, roots, and road worn songwriters.
You could nurse a whiskey and hear someone who would headline a theater the next year. It was a club that bet on the power of live songs sung from a few feet away.
Chris Noth
The Cutting Room blends supper club polish with working musician grit. Velvet curtains, candlelight tables, and a stage that gives singers room to soar.
It is the kind of spot where you can catch a legend trying new material on a Tuesday. The crowd leans in, the band locks tight, and the night rolls easy.
Bono
The Kitchen pulsed under a Dublin hotel and captured the sound of a new era. Bono partnered with The Edge to create a meeting point for DJs, dancers, and travelers who wanted to feel the city move.
It had that perfect underground feeling with a low ceiling, warm lights, and a dance floor that seemed to breathe with the tempo. Word of mouth kept it packed long after midnight.
Vince Neil
Girls Girls Girls wore its rock lineage on its sleeve and aimed straight for loud guitars and neon glare. Vince Neil brought a front row swagger to the floor.
Expect riffs, chrome, and a crowd that loves an air guitar moment as much as the real thing. Subtle is not the point here and that is exactly why fans show up.
Dan Aykroyd
House of Blues keeps live music at the center of the night. These rooms run on blues, soul, and the kind of bands that turn a crowd into a chorus.
There is a ritual to the evening. Good food, a tight house mix, and a stage that has welcomed heavy hitters for years leave you a little hoarse and very happy.
Lisa Vanderpump
Tom Tom is a glam cocktail den with a soundtrack that invites a slow sway. Oversized clocks, polished metal, and dramatic lighting set the tone before the first drink lands.
People come for the scene as much as the sips. The DJ keeps a steady groove that turns conversations into dancing by the end of the night.
Steve Aoki
Dim Mak Studios became a launch pad for indie dance and electro explosions. Weeknights could feel like festivals when surprise guests slid into the booth.
The room rewarded early arrivals. You might catch a future headliner playing to a packed floor that already knew the drops by heart.
Lindsay Lohan
LOHAN Nightclub brought a splash of Hollywood to Athens. The space leans into theatrical lighting, confetti blasts, and an unmistakable sense of occasion.
Playlists bounce from pop to house with almost no time to catch your breath. It is the place you go to dress up and lean into a big night.
Peter Hook
The Haçienda changed Manchester and Peter Hook stood at the center through New Order. The legacy lives on in venues and events that carry the same spirit of risk and rhythm.
The blueprint stayed simple and daring. Give dancers a home, turn the sound up, and trust the scene to write the rest.
Drake
History in Toronto feels like a modern answer to the classic music hall while still flipping into club energy. It was built for concerts yet the lighting and layout move easily into a late night mood.
On big nights the balcony hums, the floor heaves, and the bass rolls through like a tide. Drake also helped shape Sher Club as a luxe arena lounge that fits the same vibe.
Rande Gerber
Skybar and the Whiskey bars helped define the hotel lounge as a nightlife destination. A great room, smart lighting, and attentive service changed the playbook.
The mood lands as sexy without trying too hard. Sunset turns the city gold, the playlist floats, and conversations drift well past last call.
Susan Sarandon
SPiN brings ping pong into the nightlife mix and makes it all feel cool. You play a few games, grab a cocktail, and cheer for strangers like they are winning Wimbledon.
It is social first and competitive second. The soundtrack is lively, the crowd is friendly, and the tables keep everyone moving.
Kid Rock
Kid Rock’s Big Honky Tonk stacks multiple floors of live bands, late nights, and balcony views over Broadway. It is part bar, part club, and all about volume.
If you want quiet, step outside. Inside, guitars snarl, drums pound, and the crowd sings along until the lights say it is time to go.
Pitbull
iLov305 brings Miami swagger to a room built for dancing. Latin rhythms meet pop hits with a touch of Vegas shine to keep the party spinning.
The decor pops, the cocktails lean tropical, and the DJ booth sits at the heart of it all. Groups show up ready to make a memory and usually do.
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