CLUBS > Bangaluu Dinnerclub

THE BERLINPAPER.COM: Just skirting the line between trashy and respectable, Bangaluu Dinnerclub is a toss up. The place offers a varying program: male strippers for women, poll-dancing lady strippers for men, gay parties, and PR events. While we like the idea of trying something new in Berlin, and while the food and drinks are very good, the question remains: should Berlin really be reliving the late 1990’s NYC/London bed restaurant craze?

WALLPAPER.COM: There was a time when the Berlin club scene was favoured for its grungy edginess and derelict dives, but the backlash has arrived. Tired of sitting on beer crates drinking warm beer out of bottles, ‘New Berliners’ want decadent, they want pristine and they want somewhere to flash their smart togs without snagging them on a rusty nail. Mitte’s new dinner club ‘Bangaluu’ is just the ticket for clean freaks on a night out: white carpets, upholstery, curtains and walls reflect the current penchant for snowy hues. 10-course set menus start at 8pm sharp with dainty portions to avoid the danger of soup on the suit, and there’s a smoking ban too. The theme is not new: a blend of lounge, dance and reclining dining – think Supperclub in Amsterdam meets Nektar in Munich with décor a la Hillside Su in Anatalya and you’ll have the mix – but it’s tastefully done, especially the private VIP restaurant upstairs. No more dirty habits and no more grubby clubbers, what ever is Berlin coming to?