De Postwagen

De Postwagen restaurant and function centre in Tolbert, a place to eat and drink since 1780. Ovensteen shared dining, burger tastings, buffets, lunch tastings and high tea, plus private rooms for parties and meetings. Right next to Posta7 on the A7, with free parking.

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De Postwagen in Tolbert is the restaurant and function venue next to Posta7. People have been eating and drinking here since 1780: first as an inn by the tram stop, now as a restaurant and function venue. Combine it with an activity at Posta7 and you’ve got a day out full of happy moments. And don’t forget to check out the deals and packages below to make your day even more enjoyable!

In the restaurant

For 2 to 30 people. Choose the Ovensteen shared dining experience or the Burger Tasting, featuring soup as a starter, a main course and dessert. No stone grilling: at the Ovensteen, the chef prepares everything in the kitchen and the stone is brought to the table ready to use. Guests give the Ovensteen an average rating of 4.9 based on over 400 reviews.

During the day

Lunch buffet for groups from Wednesday to Friday, the ‘Lunchproeverij’ at the weekend, and High Tea on Saturdays and Sundays by reservation.

Private function rooms and meetings

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De Postwagen in Tolbert is the restaurant and function venue next to Posta7. People have been eating and drinking here since 1780: first as an inn by the tram stop, now as a restaurant and function venue. Combine it with an activity at Posta7 and you’ve got a day out full of happy moments. And don’t forget to check out the deals and packages below to make your day even more enjoyable!

In the restaurant

For 2 to 30 people. Choose the Ovensteen shared dining experience or the Burger Tasting, featuring soup as a starter, a main course and dessert. No stone grilling: at the Ovensteen, the chef prepares everything in the kitchen and the stone is brought to the table ready to use. Guests give the Ovensteen an average rating of 4.9 based on over 400 reviews.

During the day

Lunch buffet for groups from Wednesday to Friday, the ‘Lunchproeverij’ at the weekend, and High Tea on Saturdays and Sundays by reservation.

Private function rooms and meetings

For groups of 20 or more, you can dine in a private room with a hot and cold buffet, an indoor barbecue or a stamppot buffet. The function rooms – including ‘t Koetshuis, De Doorrit, De Opkamer, Dorpszicht, Herenkamer, Tuigenkamer, De Wissel, Little House and the Steakhouse – are suitable for meetings, team-building days, training sessions, parties and weddings. All rooms have Wi-Fi; we can arrange a projector or screen on request.

Food and an activity

Most guests start by enjoying an activity at Posta7 and then have a meal – for example, the Jail Challenge followed by a buffet, or bowling followed by a meal at the Ovensteen. Everything is included in a single booking.

Practical

  • Every meal option has a vegetarian alternative and there is a children’s menu.
  • Hoofdstraat 53 in Tolbert, directly on the A7 (exit 33 or 34).
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Current prices and bookings are available at posta7.nl.

Take advantage of special offers

🍕 Package: activity + Ovensteen

A complete day out in Tolbert: one activity of your choice at Posta7, followed by the Ovensteen at restaurant De Postwagen – all on a single booking. For 2 to 30 people, whether colleagues, family or friends.

De Ovensteen offers shared dining, with dishes ready-made by the chef. There’s no stone grilling: the chef cooks everything in the kitchen and the stone is served directly at the table.

🍽️ Package: activity + buffet in a private room

For groups of 20 or more: one activity of your choice at Posta7 in Tolbert, followed by a hot and cold buffet in your own private room at De Postwagen. All included in a single booking – ideal for colleagues, clubs and families.

Opening hours

  • Every Monday closed
  • Every Tuesday closed
  • Every Wednesday 5.00 pm – 10.00 pm
  • Every Thursday 5.00 pm – 10.00 pm
  • Every Friday 5.00 pm – 10.00 pm
  • Every Saturday 11.30 – 22.00
  • Every Sunday 11.30 – 22.00
  • Please note: opening hours may vary on public holidays
  • Restaurant: Wednesday to Friday from 5.00 pm to 10.00 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 11.30 am to 10.00 pm (coffee, cakes and high tea by reservation), lunch tasting menu from 12.00 and dinner from 17.00. The restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Function rooms are available daily by booking, including for buffets. Closed over Christmas and New Year, on King’s Day, Easter Monday and Whit Monday. Check posta7.nl/openingstijden for current opening times.

Awards

  • Current prices are available at posta7.nl.
  • Payment options Cash , PIN , Credit card

Features

Location

  • A remarkable building Yes
  • Near a main route Yes

Transport

  • Explanatory parking: Free on-site parking. Charging points and disabled parking spaces available.
  • Accessible by car: Yes
  • Private car park: Yes

TV, audio, video & Internet

  • Internet connection: Wi-Fi
  • Beamer Yes

Eating out

  • Type of eatery: Restaurant
  • Lunch: Yes
  • Dinner: Yes
  • Private space available Yes
  • Rental option: Yes
  • Dietary requirements: Vegetarian

Facilities (Conference Centres)

  • Conference room Yes

Capacity

  • Number of halls: 7

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Parking for people with disabilities: Yes

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