Soho House (club)
| Formation | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Type | Private members' club |
| Headquarters | 72-74 Dean Street, London, England |
| Location |
|
Membership | private persons |
| Leader | Ron Burkle |
| Website | www |
Soho House is a group of private members' clubs aimed primarily at those in the arts and media. The original location is at 40 Greek Street, Soho, London, England. The group now includes bars, clubs, hotels and venues around the world including Babington House and Electric Cinema, Notting Hill.
Membership is selective and members are drawn mainly from the media, arts and fashion industries.[citation needed]
History
.jpg)
Soho House's founder and managing director is Nick Jones.[1]
Nick Jones sold 80% of the club to British high-street tycoon Richard Caring in 2008. [2] On 13 January 2012 the Financial Times announced that Soho House Group had been acquired by the US billionaire Ron Burkle, through his investment fund Yucaipa. The acquisition value was not released but Burkle now owns 60% of the group.[3]
In the media
Soho House New York was featured in season 6 of the TV Series Sex and the City in an episode titled "Boy Interrupted". In this episode, Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall) pretends to be a member by using a stolen membership card.[4]
In 2009, more than 80 residents signed an appeal by a neighborhood association against allowing Soho House to move into the top two floors of Luckman Plaza in West Hollywood, near Los Angeles. The opening of the West Hollywood location also drew opposition from Beverly Hills Mayor Nancy Krasne.[5]
References
- ^ "Nick Jones - Caterer and Hotelkeeper". Caterersearch.com. 21 September 2006. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
- ^ Addley, Esther (13 January 2012). "Soho House agrees £250m deal". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ^ "US billionaire Burkle buys UK's Soho House". Financial Times ft.com. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
- ^ Freydkin, Donna (7 August 2003). "NYC's Soho House: Celebrity members only". USA Today. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
- ^ Alexandra Zavis (16 August 2009), West Hollywood residents object to plans for new club Los Angeles Times.