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Munch is a nightclub on the Maasboulevard in Rotterdam, standing along the river with a view of the Erasmus Bridge. It is a modern, neon lit space that leans toward the commercial end of the club spectrum, the kind of place built around big party nights rather than a niche listening programme. Its own description calls it the most popular club in Rotterdam and the surrounding area for years, backed by decades of experience organizing events. The heart of the venue is the Main Room, which can hold groups ranging from about 100 people up to 1,200. That flexibility explains why Munch appears not only as a regular clubbing address but also as a space for private and corporate events, where the same room can be scaled to a small gathering or a full house. The waterfront setting is a large part of its character, giving the club a skyline backdrop that most inland venues cannot offer. Programming has covered more than standard club nights. Munch has been named as the location for a Desi Bollywood party in its XXL edition, an example of the community and themed events that rent the space alongside the regular weekend schedule. The mix of mainstream party nights, themed evenings and large scale hires gives it a broad audience across the Rotterdam region. The available sources say little about the building's history or its earlier incarnations, so its reputation rests mostly on its long standing position in the local nightlife scene and on its size, location and scale.