Summer is in full swing and you may already be busy looking for a room in Groningen. In September, the school desks will reopen and brains will be cracked. So where is a good place to study and/or work in Groningen?
Het Concerthuis
Poelestraat 30 - Het Concerthuis may be on the bustling Poeleplein, but you'll still find peace and relaxation here. Ideal for spending your study and work hours. For that extra bit of focus, order something from the extensive menu and the metres will be made. From house-roasted beans for energy to carefully sampled beers for that one creative look. And have you met your deadline? Het Concerthuis is the place to celebrate with a drink and a game.
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Riemer bookshop
Nieuwe Ebbingestraat 1 - Bookstore Riemer feels like a big cosy living room. You can browse through your new book in one of the sitting areas or study in peace and quiet while enjoying a cup of coffee and a piece of cake. You can also take a seat at the large coffee table: for a chat with a bystander, or for the last check before going into the classroom or giving that one important presentation at the office. Riemer's wooden facade may look a bit small on the outside, but behind the doors opens up a world of colourful covers. Fun fact: the text above the door, "Lectori salutem", means "greetings to the reader". This used to be used as a salutation in letters and prefaces, especially in Latin publications.
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Fernweh Groningen
Wouter van Doeverenplein 2 - In the lively Korreweg neighbourhood, just outside the centre of Groningen, you'll find Fernweh Groningen. Located on the ground floor of the Libertas tower, this is a warm, inclusive place where everyone is welcome: from local resident to student, and from freelancer to casual passer-by. Fernweh combines the best of both worlds: a nice work and study space as well as a restaurant and coffee bar where you can enjoy good coffee, freshly prepared food and a relaxed atmosphere. They work with fresh, seasonal ingredients as much as possible - and you can taste it! What really sets Fernweh apart from other places in the city is that it caters to a mix of students, freelancers, home workers and entrepreneurs.
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Barista Café
Astraat 13 and Dierenriemstraat 200-D - Barista Café is all about good coffee, good food and a homely environment. Whether you're in the city centre or in Paddepoel, near Zernike: you never have to cycle far from the office or lecture hall. Here, you will not only find a wide choice of delicious drinks and freshly made sandwiches to get you through your day, but also a place where your creativity is given free rein. The smell of freshly roasted coffee beans and warm cinnamon fills the room as you work on your thesis, presentation or new ideas. The friendly service makes you feel right at home, allowing you to stay focused for hours in your own creative cocoon.
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The Social Hub
Boterdiep 9 - Need a place with focus and energy? The Social Hub on Boterdiep is just such a place. This social environment breathes learning, working and playing. From brainstorming to inspiration, all geared towards students. In the modern spaces, you work on your studies or business in peace and quiet. The Social Hub is just around the corner from Nieuwe Ebbingestraat, with plenty of tasty lunch spots and the Noorderplantsoen. Don't feel like going out? Then enjoy a delicious lunch at The Social Hub itself. Ideal for a bit of distraction and comfort, so you can pop back in full swing afterwards.
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Douwe Egberts Groningen
Brugstraat 28 and Rode Weeshuisstraat 4 - Even though Douwe Egberts is a product of our provincial neighbours, they are also popping up in Groningen. With two branches in the city, there is always a place to study or work. Order a nice cup of coffee, enjoy breakfast or choose a sandwich for lunch. Because the Douwe Egberts cafés feel like living rooms, you can always make good metres here.
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Forum Groningen
Nieuwe Markt 1 - In the heart of Groningen's city centre stands the Forum: Groningen's living room and a meeting place for everyone. Throughout the building you will find many work and study places, mostly with electricity. If you need some oxygen in between jobs, you can relax on the roof terrace and order a drink from Bar Bistro NOK. For a well-deserved break, enjoy panoramic views of the city from here too. On the ground floor of the Forum you will find STACH: a good place for breakfast and lunch.
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Pernikkel
Aweg 2 - On the Westerhaven you will find Pernikkel. The name comes from the Flemish word pernikkelen: that irresistible craving for food. And trust us: here you will understand exactly what that means. Doors open from 09.00 and you can start your day off right. Opt for eggs benedict, fluffy American pancakes or the Groninger 10-hour, perfect for treating yourself before popping behind your laptop.
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Coffee Break
Gedempte Zuiderdiep 22 - Whether you're working on your thesis, trying to meet a deadline or in the middle of a busy working day: a good break makes you more productive. At Coffee Break on Zuiderdiep, you're right in the centre, but as soon as you enter, it feels like time slows down for a moment. This flexitarian coffee house makes conscious choices: standard oat milk in your cappuccino, dishes that are tasty and sustainable, and a place where you not only work on your own career, but also contribute to a better world.
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De Uurwerker
Uurwerkersplein 1 - Tucked between the Harmonie building and Kromme Elleboog is De Uurwerker: a place for Stadjers, students and entrepreneurs. This is where you drink your first bakkie pleur and your last beer after a day of study or work. Seven days a week you can sit here with your nose in your books or behind your laptop. So even in the weekend, you can't escape making the perfect preparations.
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In addition to all these quaint spots, you also have the UB (University Library) and the OB (Public Library) to spend your study hours. Or visit the Stadspark and the Noorderplantsoen for some inspiration: birdsong and crunching leaves. Just want a nice cup of coffee with some goodies? Then read our blog 10x drinking coffee in Groningen.
