The Harbour Club

What The Harbour Club does

The Harbour Club is a privately held Dutch franchise restaurant chain founded in 2008 in Scheveningen (Den Haag) by Richard van Leeuwen, with Joost Verhoeven as co-owner following John de Jong's 2014 departure. The company operates five high-end dine-in restaurants across the Netherlands (Amsterdam Oost, Amsterdam Zuid, Rotterdam, Vinkeveen, and Den Haag/Binckhorst) plus a sixth location in Eindhoven opened in April 2022, and The Harbour Club Theater in Amsterdam Oost (fully acquired in June 2022). Core offering combines premium dining — dry-aged Tomahawk steak, wagyu, Blue-Fin tuna from Malta, oysters, and sushi prepared on an open Josper Grill with table-side preparation — with integrated live entertainment, most notably the VEGAS show featuring illusionist Hans Klok, alongside Chèri Chèri (Europe's largest drag production) and CANDYMEN Ladies Night.

The business operates on a franchise model in which each location functions as an independent enterprise with its own owner; Apollo Hotels acts as franchise operator for the Amsterdam Zuid and Vinkeveen sites. The Harbour Group encompasses the brand, the theater, and group-level functions including Niels Houtepen (Commercial Director since April 2022). Approximately 400–500 employees serve an average of 5,000 guests per week across locations.

Revenue is generated through multiple streams: dine-in restaurant service, private and corporate events (weddings, product launches, business dinners), theater and entertainment ticket sales, takeaway and delivery (a portfolio of branded food boxes including Sushi, Sashimi, Big Boys, Bites, Kids, Valentine, and Experience boxes), Sleep & Dine overnight packages, and membership programs ('The Club', 'de Vrienden van'). Disclosed 2019 revenue was €14 million, with a stated 2020 target of €20 million prior to COVID-19 disruption. Marketing relies on the venues' distinctive instagrammable interiors, celebrity clientele (DJ Martin Garrix, Robin van Persie, Prince Bernhard Jr.), Dutch media coverage, and digital channels including website, social media, and email newsletters.

Name

The Harbour Club

Legal name

The Harbour Club

Website

https://theharbourclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Harbour Club is a privately held Dutch franchise restaurant chain founded in 2008, operating premium dine-in venues across the Netherlands (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Vinkeveen, Den Haag, Eindhoven) combined with The Harbour Club Theater featuring the VEGAS show starring illusionist Hans Klok. It serves affluent consumers, corporate clients, and private event bookers across dining, theater, and takeaway channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Restaurants and Live Entertainment

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812), Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830)

akta.pro primary industry

Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

Keywords

• Fine dining restaurants
• Live entertainment venue
• Private event hosting
• Corporate event catering
• Premium hospitality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam Oost

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant Services: Full-service dining at multiple Netherlands locations offering premium meat, fresh fish, sushi, sashimi, and signature dishes. Revenue generated from food and beverage sales during restaurant service.
2. Private Events and Parties: Custom event hosting for private parties, business events, product launches, weddings, and celebrations with tailored menus and entertainment packages.
3. Theatre and Entertainment: The Harbour Club Theater productions including VEGAS shows, drag performances (Chèri Chèri, CANDYMEN), and comedy shows with ticket sales and dinner packages.
4. Takeaway and Delivery: Bento boxes, sushi boxes, experience boxes, and other takeaway menu items delivered or available for pickup.
5. Sleep & Dine Packages: Overnight stay packages combining dining and accommodation at select locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Harbour Club operates a chain of premium restaurants across the Netherlands (Amsterdam Oost, Amsterdam Zuid, Rotterdam, Vinkeveen) serving high-end steaks, fresh seafood, sushi, and sashimi. The company also runs The Harbour Club Theater in Amsterdam, producing live entertainment shows such as VEGAS, Chèri Chèri, and CANDYMEN that combine dining with stage performances. Additional offerings include private and corporate event hosting, takeaway/delivery food boxes, Sleep & Dine overnight packages, and membership programs.

Product overview

The Harbour Club is a Dutch hospitality group operating high-end restaurants with integrated entertainment across multiple Netherlands locations. The portfolio includes five restaurant locations (Amsterdam Oost, Amsterdam Zuid, Rotterdam, Vinkeveen), The Harbour Club Theater entertainment venue, and various food delivery/takeaway products. The core offering combines fine dining (steaks, seafood, sushi) with live entertainment (VEGAS show, drag shows, ladies nights). Additional products include food boxes (Sushi, Sashimi, Big Boys, Bites, Kids, Valentine, Experience), Sleep & Dine packages, Business Dinner Boxes, and event services for corporate and private occasions. The company operates on a franchise model with Apollo Hotels as franchisor for certain locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VEGAS: The Harbour Club's Las Vegas-inspired dinner show featuring illusionist Hans Klok, live music, variety acts, and dining experience
• Chèri Chèri
• CANDYMEN

Products and services

• The Harbour Club Restaurants High-end dine-in restaurants featuring premium meat (dry aged Tomahawk steak, wagyu), fresh fish and seafood (oysters, fruits de mer, Blue-Fin tuna), sushi, and sashimi, prepared on an open Josper Grill with table-side preparation entertainment. Operates at Amsterdam Oost, Amsterdam Zuid, Rotterdam, and Vinkeveen locations.
• The Harbour Club Theater Live entertainment venue in Amsterdam East offering a combined dinner-and-show experience with a multidisciplinary team and preferred suppliers for AV, entertainment, and F&B. Hosts theatrical productions, live performances, and corporate/private events.
• VEGAS Show Restaurant, show, and club experience inspired by Las Vegas casinos. Guests enjoy a 4-course shared dining menu while watching illusionist Hans Klok, live musicians, variety acts, and DJ performances.
• Chèri Chèri - Europe's Biggest Drag Show Drag show entertainment combining song, dance, and comedy with an afterparty, featuring world-class drag queens including Envy Peru and Vanessa van Cartier. Tickets available from €35.
• CANDYMEN - Ladies Night
• Big Boys Box
• Sushi Box
• Sashimi Box
• Bites Box
• Kids Box
• Valentine Box
• Experience Box
• Sleep & Dine
• Dinner Box for Business
• Business Events
• Private Events
• The Club Membership
• de Vrienden van (Friends of)
• Takeaway & Delivery

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Redefine MeatminorOthers · 1 September 2022The Harbour Club partnered with Redefine Meat to add plant-based Runder Bavette (3D-printed from soy and pea proteins) to their menu as the third restaurant in the Netherlands to offer this product, expanding vegetarian options.
• Marco Valk / Amsterdam Drag ShowminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2022Marco Valk's Amsterdam Drag Show, Europe's largest drag production, was hosted at The Harbour Club Theater starting July 2022. The show, which previously ran at Rotterdam during Eurovision, features world-class drag queens including Envy Peru and Vanessa van Cartier.
• CSI EindhovenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2022The Harbour Club Eindhoven served as the official restaurant partner for the 50th edition of the International Concours Hippique (CSI) equestrian event from May 26-29, 2022, providing catering, Bento Boxes, and hosting the CSI borrel with entertainment.
• Hans KlokcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 September 2021Top illusionist Hans Klok serves as the figurehead and star performer for VEGAS show productions at The Harbour Club Theater. The partnership brings international-caliber entertainment to the venue, with shows featuring never-before-seen illusions and world-famous acts.
• BENZ EventscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 July 2021BENZ Events is the event agency and production partner for The Harbour Club Theater. They collaborate on VEGAS and other theatrical productions, providing event expertise and artist bookings. In June 2022, The Harbour Club Amsterdam Oost acquired BENZ Events' shares in the theater.
• BrandconnectioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 July 2021Brandconnection is the creative concept company and programming producer for The Harbour Club Theater. Founder Niels Houtepen became Commercial Director of The Harbour Group in April 2022, strengthening the strategic partnership. In June 2022, The Harbour Club Amsterdam Oost acquired Brandconnection's shares in the theater.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hard Rock Cafe: Global chain combining premium casual dining with music memorabilia and live entertainment — closely mirrors The Harbour Club's restaurant-plus-theater positioning and celebrity-driven brand.
• Loetje: Iconic Dutch steakhouse chain with multiple locations across the Netherlands, known for a casual-premium steakhouse experience — the closest direct domestic comparable to The Harbour Club's steakhouse-led menu and multi-location scale.
• Planet Hollywood: Premium casual dining chain themed around entertainment and celebrity culture, with integrated show/experience elements — directly comparable business model to The Harbour Club's hybrid dining-and-entertainment concept.
• Gaucho: Premium steakhouse chain focused on high-end beef, cocktails, and an aspirational dining atmosphere — directly comparable to The Harbour Club's premium positioning, signature steak offering, and event-driven revenue.
• Maredo: European steakhouse chain offering grilled meats and casual premium dining across multiple locations — comparable on steakhouse-led menu, multi-location operation, and casual-premium price positioning.

Regional players

• The Jane: High-end, design-forward restaurant in Antwerp combining fine dining with a strong experiential/atmospheric concept — comparable on premium experiential positioning, although single-site and Belgian rather than Dutch.
• Strandzuid: Amsterdam waterfront event and dining venue hosting corporate events, parties, and large-format gatherings — comparable as a premium Amsterdam-based event and dining venue competing for similar corporate and private-event spend.
• De Plantage: Premium Amsterdam dining venue with strong event-hosting capabilities and theatrical interior — comparable as a Dutch premium dining-and-events venue, although not multi-location.
• BUNK Hotels: Dutch concept combining hotel stays with vibrant food-and-drink venues and event spaces — comparable on the integration of lodging, dining, and event programming in a single Dutch-brand experience.

Broad incumbents

• Apollo Hotels (Bastion Hotel Group): Dutch hospitality group that already franchise-operates two Harbour Club locations and provides the hotel backbone for Sleep & Dine — a key existing partner and adjacent incumbent in the Dutch hospitality ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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