Why Drai's After Hours
Drai's After Hours is the room the entire city migrates to when everything else shuts down. While the Strip's megaclubs call it a night around 4am, Drai's is just getting started: doors open at 1am and the party runs until 6am Thursday through Sunday. That is the whole point of the venue, and it is why "Drai's After Hours" has become a search of its own and a rite of passage for anyone who does not want the music to stop. If your group is the kind that keeps going after last call, this is your room.
The club lives inside The Vanderpump Hotel, the Center Strip property formerly known as The Cromwell. Drai's moved from its old rooftop into a multi-room underground space within the hotel, carrying over the same hip-hop identity, A-list bookings and world-class bottle service while leaning fully into the late-night, after-hours format it is known for. The old rooftop nightclub and the rooftop beach club no longer operate, so when people talk about Drai's today they mean this underground After Hours club. The basement layout runs different sounds in different rooms, so a single night can move from hard-hitting hip-hop to house and back without ever leaving the venue.
The After-Hours Edge
This is the single biggest reason to put Drai's on your itinerary. The After Hours sessions run 1am to 6am Thursday through Sunday, picking up exactly when the other big rooms are closing their doors. The crowd that pours in during those hours is a who's who of Strip nightlife: industry people getting off shift, groups who started late, and party-goers who simply are not ready for the night to end. The energy is unmatched precisely because everyone there made the choice to keep going.
The after-hours window changes the math on entry, too. All girls are typically free, and guys get in free when they come with girls, so a balanced group glides right in. If your plan is to hit a dinner, a show or another club first and roll into Drai's after 1am, you are using the venue exactly the way it is built to be used. Tell us your night and we will confirm the current After Hours schedule and terms so your late arrival is locked in rather than left to chance.
Music & DJs
Drai's is built around hip-hop and R&B, which sets it apart from the EDM-first rooms elsewhere on the Strip. The venue has long been a stage for some of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B, supported by resident DJs spinning hip-hop, R&B and house across its multiple rooms. The multi-room format means you can find a different genre and energy from one space to the next, but the heart of the program stays firmly in hip-hop, which makes Drai's the obvious after-hours pick for anyone who would rather hear rap and R&B than wall-to-wall EDM.
Because the talent calendar rotates constantly, the most important step before you pick a night is to check who is actually performing. A marquee hip-hop headliner changes the whole night: the crowd is bigger, the line is longer, cover climbs and a table is often the surest way in. Tell us your dates and we will tell you exactly who is on the lineup so there are no surprises at the door.
Drai's Dress Code
Drai's enforces a fashionable nightclub dress code, though it reads slightly more relaxed than the strictest EDM rooms in town given its hip-hop identity. For guys, a clean, stylish look is the safe call: a nice top or casual collared shirt with long pants or dark jeans and clean shoes. Plain sneakers, black preferred, are generally fine, but skip the shorts, hats, sandals, flip flops, athletic wear and anything excessively torn. Ladies have plenty of room: casual with jeans and a nice top, or dressy, both work, with the only real no-gos being flip flops, sandals and tennis shoes. Vape pens of any kind are prohibited. The door enforces dress at the manager's discretion and tightens on headliner nights, so when in doubt, dress up. Looking the part is the easiest way to a smooth, fast entry.
Drai's After Hours Guest List
The guest list is the budget-friendly way into Drai's After Hours. Because the club runs 1am to 6am, there is no early cutoff to beat like a standard nightclub: all girls are typically free and guys are free when they arrive with girls, so a balanced group walks straight in. A cover applies on headliner and holiday nights, and terms tighten for big-name performances, when the list can fill early.
These are the typical patterns, but they shift on holidays, special events and marquee bookings. Sign up on our guest list below and a host will confirm the exact ratio and terms for your specific date so your group is not guessing at the door at 2am.
Bottle Service & VIP Tables
Drai's has long been known for a large, well-run VIP table program, and a table remains the smartest move when the club is busy, a big name is performing, or you are rolling in late and want a guaranteed home base. Bottle service gets your group past the line, gives you a reserved section in the room, and on a sold-out headliner or peak after-hours night it is frequently the only way to guarantee entry. Table locations range across the multi-room layout, from perimeter and upper sections to prime spots near the dance floor and stage, and the price scales with location, the night of the week and who is performing.
On top of the table minimum, expect tax, gratuity and a venue fee, so your true out-the-door total runs higher than the quoted minimum. The upside is that the minimum is spent on bottles for your group, so it is not pure cover. Minimums swing widely by night and performer, so the fastest way to get an accurate number is to request a quote. Tell us your group size, date and budget and we will match you to the right table with an honest, all-in price.
Getting In: Insider Tips
Drai's is a 21-and-over venue, so bring valid government-issued ID for everyone in your group. Follow the dress code, keep the group together at the door, and time your arrival for the 1am opening or shortly after, especially when a headliner is booked. Travel with a balanced group to take advantage of the free-entry rules. Because Drai's draws a heavy hip-hop crowd and is the city's main after-hours room, the busiest nights fill quickly, so lock in your guest-list spot or table in advance. If you want zero guesswork, let a host pre-arrange your entry, guest list or table before you ever leave your hotel.
Getting There
Drai's is located inside The Vanderpump Hotel, formerly The Cromwell, on the Center Strip, directly across from Caesars Palace and the Bellagio fountains. It is one of the most central and walkable spots in town, easy to reach on foot from the Cosmopolitan, Bellagio and the center-Strip casinos, with simple rideshare drop-off. The club is on the lower level of the hotel, so follow signage in once you arrive. Because Drai's runs until 6am, late-night rideshare is the easiest way out when you are finally ready to call it.
The Bottom Line
Drai's After Hours is where the Las Vegas night refuses to end: top hip-hop and R&B talent, a multi-room underground layout inside The Vanderpump Hotel, and a 1am-to-6am program that turns last call into the start of the night rather than the end. Decide whether you want guest list or a table, check who is on the lineup, and let us lock it in so your group walks straight in while everyone else heads home.
