Food and drinks

Tranquillity, water, countryside, sea, footpaths, bicycle tracks and camping, in short: this is the perfect place for a holiday with the entire family, solo or just the two of you. The Lauwersoog campsite is located by the Lauwersmeer lake in the Lauwersmeer National Park and has every feature required for a lovely holiday. The campsite is open throughout the year and has a recreation team and extensive facilities, such as the magnificent ‘Het Booze wijf’ restaurant with a view of the Lauwersmeer and the museum harbour, free hot water/shower, solar energy-heated sanitary facilities, caravan hire, hiker’s cabins and Swiss cottages, a bus stop by the entrance, a camp shop and a launderette. Camper vans and dogs are welcome. The park also has an indoor and outdoor playground.

The Haren Hortus Botanicus (botanical gardens) is located a few kilometres south of the city of Groningen, and provides a varied selection of themed gardens on a terrain of no less than 20 hectares. Be surprised by the magnificent Chinese Garden, enjoy the fabulous view from the rock garden, explore the secrets of the Celtic garden, wander the heath and admire the giant sequoia in the Laarmantuin. Children can participate in treasure hunts, and the gardens include various catering facilities for a drink and snack.  

chef@yourtable: a luxurious and small-scale catering company, core concepts being personal attention, passion, taste and creativity! Private Cooking: the chef cooks meals that are out of this world for guests in their own home or company. From doing the shopping to the dishes, all of your worries are taken care of! KookKunstworkshops (cooking art workshops): get started with paint and brushes, followed by a delicious lunch or dinner! A creative and tasty idea for a company outing or family day or party! Spanish buffets: buffets with passionate ingredients, inspired by the world-famous Barcelona ‘La Boqueria’ fresh market. Each informal celebration is a guaranteed success!

Bistro t Gerecht Paris in Groningen Bistro ’t Gerecht is an attractive Parisian-style restaurant with couches and tables against the walls. In summer, meals are served in the wonderful courtyard garden. The French kitchen serves classic bistro dishes and its specialty is a four-course menu that changes daily and is clarified at the table. This restaurant is located in one of the many historical buildings at the Oude Boteringestraat; the adjacent NH Hotel De Ville provides overnight accommodation. Our menu now costs € 36.50  

Breweryhotel Parkzicht has 47 modern hotel rooms and a total of 110 beds. Rooms are equipped with bath/shower, toilet, telephone, Wi-Fi, and cable colour television. 21 rooms have a minibar and air conditioning. Breweryhotel Parkzicht in Veendam is a comfortable family hotel with a long tourist tradition. After a hearty welcome, savour the hospitable atmosphere and comfortably equipped modern rooms. The hotel’s grand-café and Brewery was fully renovated in 2018. Breweryhotel Parkzicht is located in the centre of “park” city Veendam, a city with a rich peat district history and unprecedented opportunities.

The very best burgers; pure and environmentally-responsible The Wereldburgers hamburger restaurant opened its doors in October 2013. Wereldburgers serves high-quality, responsible and affordable food in a relaxed environment. Enjoy delicious hamburgers, homemade chips and special salads, all made from pure and local ingredients. Wereldburgers is a sturdy restaurant with a nod to the industrial character of an old warehouse. Robust materials such as wood and steel combined with warm, Mediterranean elements result in the Wereldburgers ambiance. This is also a wonderful venue for a cup of coffee. The restaurant and outdoor café have a wonderful view of the Aa-kerk church entrance.

The ‘Peter en Leni’ stage café is an establishment where everyone feels right at home. Come to us for a meal, drink or live music (almost every Friday evening). Refer to the calendar on our website for the current programme and much more information. We are open six days a week from 10 am throughout the year, and seven during summer holidays.