MAYFAIR SUPPER CLUB

Written By: David Denk

Enter the large wooden doors and the outside noise nearly ceases. Now the muffled sounds of a live performance are all that’s heard. Enter another set of doors and you’ll find yourself in the main bar area, where the muffled sounds of the live-show grow louder. One more set of doors and you’ve officially entered The Mayfair Supper Club.

A dimly-lit dining area with waiters in classic upscale attire is offset by the bright lights illuminating a central stage. The fountains of the Bellagio explode in the background just outside the large windows creating a true spectacle.

A committed performance delivered by a charismatic crew offers the quintessential Vegas experience.

A live band plays while dancers adorned in risque outfits bound from every corner of the stage, occasionally making their way onto the floor.

Musical performances spanning decades, from classic covers of Frank Sinatra, to modern hits by Rihanna, fill the room.

If you’re expecting a quiet low-key dining experience, Mayfair supper club may not be the place for you. For thrill seekers, with an appetite for fine-dining and live entertainment, look no further.

The supper club experience is not a new concept. Dating back to the 1930s, dinner and live entertainment has been a formal experience for those who sought it. However, it may have fallen out of vogue in terms of its novelty. But the Mayfair supper club is an ode to this classic staple. Delivering a modern take on the concept.

As for my personal experience, I was seated in either the best or worst seat the Mayfair Supper Club had to offer. Depending on one’s perspective. I was directly in front of center-stage. The only way I could’ve been closer to the performers is if I were actually part of the show. Which at one point, I essentially was.

Because of my proximity to the performers, my girlfriend and I were the subject of one of the more contemporary performances offered. A freestyle rap.

After providing our names, the showmen, standing directly next to us, proceeded with his performance. Which was more-or-less about how incredible and unlikely it is that I ended up with the person I was with.

Following my verbal lashing, the show continued around us. The performer pulled the microphone down, patted my shoulder and thanked me for my participation. All in good fun.

The Mayfair Supper Club at the Bellagio isn’t for everyone.

It’s dark, loud and the show almost never stops, beyond several minor intermissions.

But if a break from the monotony of everyday dining experiences sounds enticing, then The Mayfair supper Club is well-worth the visit. Just don’t sit directly in front of the stage.

David Denk can be reached at IG: @dmdenk or by email: dmdenk@gmail.com.