The New Tunnel Supper Club
Telluride
Restaurant in Telluride, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
The New Tunnel Supper Club is a dinner-only Telluride option to use when you want an evening reservation without heavy planning friction. It is better for flexible diners than for groups that need published cuisine, price, or menu detail before choosing.
About The New Tunnel Supper Club
The New Tunnel Supper Club is a Telluride dinner option with a narrow, clearly listed evening schedule. The grounded read is simple: consider it when the plan is dinner in Telluride between 7–10 PM.
Dinner is the decision point here, not lunch
For the lunch-versus-dinner question, dinner wins by default because hours are 7–10 PM every day. That makes it an evening plan rather than an all-day fallback. The dress code is smart casual, but details on cuisine, menu format, room setup, counter, bar program, or price point are not specified.
This is a better fit for a diner who is comfortable choosing a venue with limited published detail than for a group that wants to study cuisine, chef, price, and signature dishes in advance. That uncertainty matters.
Use it when flexibility matters more than a fully previewed meal
Key details are the daily 7–10 PM hours and smart-casual dress code. For diners who want comparison points in Telluride, 221 South Oak, Chop House Restaurant, Baked in Telluride, Oak, The New Fat Alley, and Siam are other names to consider depending on what kind of meal the group wants.
The verdict: consider The New Tunnel Supper Club if the group wants an evening dinner in Telluride and can tolerate gaps around cuisine, format, and budget.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 7–10 PM · Tuesday: 7–10 PM
- Location
- 700 W Colorado Ave #242, Telluride, CO 81435
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- telluridetunnelsupperclub.com
- Phone
- +1 970 708 3663
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The New Tunnel Supper Club leans into Telluride’s high-country setting and the compact sociality of a supper-club format. Located in a box canyon above the San Miguel River, the restaurant foregrounds a scenic mountain context while delivering an intimate evening experience. Rather than the high-volume service of resort dining rooms, the club favors controlled guest counts and communal or fixed seating, which creates a quietly focused atmosphere. The result feels scenic and intentionally scaled: guests encounter a deliberate, convivial service rhythm that privileges conversation and the shared rituals of a supper-club meal.
Best For
This venue suits evenings that benefit from a contained, communal dining format: think small private events, group dinners, and elevated date-night outings. The supper-club model sits between casual and formal, ideal for visitors who want something more specific than a pizzeria and less expansive than a full-service fine-dining room. Seasonal rhythms in Telluride, ski season and summer festivals, mean the club is particularly well suited to visitors who plan around local events and want a reliably intimate dinner experience.
Ordering Tips
Guests should approach the New Tunnel as they would a supper club: expect a meal and communal or fixed seating. Reserve in advance and prepare for a set or shared-menu rhythm. Because the model trims overhead and controls guest counts, plan ahead around busy ski- and festival-season evenings to secure a spot.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and intimate dining rooms with speakeasy decor, creating a fun, private, and nostalgic atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- Tasting menu, Prix fixe
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 700 W Colorado Ave #242, Telluride, CO 81435
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 7–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 7–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 7–10 PM
- Thursday
- 7–10 PM
- Friday
- 7–10 PM
- Saturday
- 7–10 PM
- Sunday
- 7–10 PM
Location
700 W Colorado Ave #242, Telluride, CO 81435 · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
Try 221 South Oak or Chop House Restaurant if the evening needs a more established sit-down dinner choice. For something easier and less formal, Baked in Telluride is the cleaner backup.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Telluride
Siam, Chop House Restaurant, 221 South Oak, Oak, The New Fat Alley, and Baked in Telluride are the comparison set. The New Tunnel Supper Club is the flexible dinner play; choose the others when the group wants a more obvious category match before committing.
For a more formal dinner decision, start with Chop House Restaurant or 221 South Oak before this venue. For a lower-friction casual plan, Baked in Telluride is easier to slot into a day. Siam and Oak, The New Fat Alley are better cross-shops when the group wants a clearer identity from the name and setting, while The New Tunnel Supper Club works for diners who are comfortable with less advance detail.
Its advantage is booking ease and evening availability. If price certainty matters, compare menus before choosing; if getting a dinner plan set matters more, it stays in play.
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Compare The New Tunnel Supper Club
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The New Tunnel Supper Club | Telluride | No published awards |
| Siam | Telluride | No published awards |
| Chop House Restaurant | Telluride | No published awards |
| 221 South Oak | Telluride | No published awards |
| Oak, The New Fat Alley | Telluride | No published awards |
| Baked in Telluride | Telluride | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The New Tunnel Supper Club good for solo dining?
It can be, if you want dinner in Telluride during the 7–10 PM window and are comfortable with limited public detail.
What should a first-timer know about The New Tunnel Supper Club?
Plan for dinner, since the hours are 7–10 PM every day. The dress code is smart casual.
What are alternatives to The New Tunnel Supper Club in Telluride?
Other Telluride options to compare include 221 South Oak, Chop House Restaurant, Baked in Telluride, Oak, The New Fat Alley, and Siam. Use those comparisons if your group wants to weigh The New Tunnel Supper Club against other local dining choices with different levels of published detail.
Is lunch or dinner better at The New Tunnel Supper Club?
Dinner is the only option. The New Tunnel Supper Club is open 7–10 PM daily, which makes it an evening plan. If you want lunch in Telluride, compare other local options before choosing.
Is The New Tunnel Supper Club good for a special occasion?
It may work for a special occasion if your plan is dinner in Telluride and the group is comfortable with limited detail beyond the 7–10 PM daily hours and smart-casual dress code.
