Nudic Colony

Osaka’s newest nightclub shows a bit of class. Welcome to Nudic.

Bar Nudic, which revealed itself to the public last month, is showing its competitors the way forward. The club, located in the heart of Shinsaibashi, just off Hachiman-dori (two streets east of the arcade, to the right), is a revolution in terms of space and interior. It is divided into three main rooms and the bar area, and the deeper one progresses into its heart, the plusher and more luxurious the setting becomes.

Nudic first opened their doors on Christmas Eve, and since their Grand Opening on January 31st, their reputation has been growing. It is, insists manager Allan Yray, still a work in progress, but if this is the interim stage, the final result promises to be spectacular. Around 450 patrons showed up for the opening, and the club is undoubtedly a huge draw for the discerning clubber. The space is subtler than its immediate competitors, and maintains an air of exclusivity. Take the wrong elevator, and you’ll find you can’t get in at all. Only the elevator on the right will get you to the 7th floor. Allan himself lends the space its air of credibility, having over seven years of bar and managerial experience in Osaka.

Weekends are, naturally, the main focus of Nudic. They are focusing on House for the time being, and want to make the shop the standard for the genre in Osaka. A stable of competent DJs are at the helm, led by DJ Luke and the renowned Yoku, famous throughout the region. Dimitri, another regular, will be familiar with the Minami bar crowd as owner/DJ of Absinthe café. Allan plans to make Nudic the stop-off point in Kansai for big international names, and the way things are looking Nudic will soon be synonymous with style and quality. Look out for flagship event, Smoke, on the 6th.

The dance floor is substantial, and the effect is magnified by the pulsating, and no doubt expensive, Bose sound system that surrounds it. Couches and tables float around the periphery, but one of the unique aspects of Nudic can be found further to the rear – two chillout rooms offer respite for those who can’t dance no more. The outer room offers couches and low tables, but it is the VIP area, right at the back, which is truly remarkable. Thick carpet and an abundance of cushions make this look like the kind of place you’d keep your harem, and the area fits in well with the general theme of sexy music. The music in these rooms mirrors the dance floor, albeit at a more muted volume.

Weekdays offer a respite from the party atmosphere found at the weekends. Allan is looking more for a bar theme, and the huge projector in the corner, in addition to the darts and foosball, makes the whole of Nudic a place to chill. The music is a little subtler too, with a more funk-inspired feel. There is a limited menu (available throughout the week), which consists of pilafs, curries and bar food. This will be extended in the near future, but is substantial enough at the moment to keep your energy levels up.

Bar Nudic
7/F KB-Kaikan Higashi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Open nightly: 22:00-7:00 (Mon-Sat)
Closest station: Midosuji Line, Shinsaibashi Stn.
For location, refer KS map
Tel: 06-6213-7788

Text: Euan Mckirdy Photos: Bar Nudic