Supperclub

I’d heard a lot about Supperclub from various locals and reviews so my expectations were high, as were my nerves about choosing the right outfit in order to blend in with all the super-cool hipsters that apparently hang out there. In the end I needn’t have worried as the vibe was pretty chilled out. My friend and I did choose to go on a Sunday though, which is one of their quieter nights. The adventure began as soon as we arrived. Situated down a side street close to the tourist spot of Dam Square, the only sign of this restaurant is a large wooden door with a very small name plaque. After ringing the bell and invited in, we were taken to our ‘table’ which was in fact a large bed. It did feel a little bit awkward at first, as when you’re sharing a large mattress with several other diners, it poses some challenges. Especially when trying to exit the bed gracefully and with all your dinner still on the plate! The staff were incredibly friendly though so after a while, it became easy to relax. The food was delicious and interesting (one of my courses was served in a bag with a pair of scissors!) and the menu had no rules…it wasn’t set out in the traditional starter, main, dessert fashion. You could simply order what you wanted when you wanted. It was a little bit on the pricey side though, so not a place to go if you’re on a budget. Throughout the meal we were entertained by various performers and acts including a violinist who played along with some ambient electronic music. As there were so few people dining there, it created a very intimate atmosphere. We were even offered a massage!! All in all it was a great, chilled out dining experience. The food was on the pricey side, but worth it I’d say. It wasn’t quite the raucous party I’d heard it to be and that I’d hoped for, so I would like to go back another time on a Saturday night.

Supperclub is (or was, I don't know) managed by probably the coolest American expat I've met out here. He's an older guy, like a dazzling Lebowski, because if I remember correctly he was wearing a robe... sunglasses indoors. Whatever, I came in there with a film crew and he was the nicest guy, anything we needed he was cool with. He loved that we were filming the spot, which says that their mentality for a business there is geared towards satisfying the customer. Believe it or not that's something not easy to find out here. The place is fun, fresh, different from anywhere else. You drop some money, but you'll have a blast all night long.