What makes a supper club a “supper club” (+ Wisconsin’s best!)

Credit: Wisconsin Cheese

By Christina Lorey

August 20, 2024

Asking a Wisconsin native their definition of a supper club is a lot like asking them where “up north” begins–it’s different for everyone! But according to Wisconsin Cheese, “supper club culture” is defined by three main features:

🍴Ambiance: Dark, moody lighting; wood paneling; and maybe even a velvet semi-circle booth

🍴Drinks: Brandy Old Fashioneds and ice cream cocktails (here are 20 you can make at home!)

🍴Relish Trays: Creamy cheese spread accompanied by crackers and fresh/pickled vegetables

With more than 250 independently-owned clubs sprinkled across the state, Wisconsin has no shortage of exquisite supper clubs to visit.

LIST: An Updated List of Every Supper Club in Wisconsin

So where to start? Wisconsin Cheese experts shared their picks – six clubs they believe best embody “supper club culture.” Here’s the list.

But, forget experts! We know locals have the best recommendations, which is why we asked our newsletter subscribers to share their picks for Wisconsin’s best supper clubs.

LIST: We Asked, You Answered: Wisconsin’s 13 Best Supper Clubs

National Supper Club Day is August 31st.

Author

Christina Lorey

Christina Lorey is an Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist and former UpNorthNews newsletter editor. She previously worked as a producer, reporter, and TV anchor for stations in Madison and Moline. When she’s not writing or asking questions, Christina volunteers with Girls on the Run, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and several mental health organizations.

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