Restaurants and cafés in Groningen

The Pintelier Belgian café, which is associated with the Alliance of Beer Houses (A.B.T.), has been a household word in Groningen for years. Located in one of the oldest entertainment areas in Groningen, enjoy some Flemish hospitality. Be surprised by the extensive drinks list; with 23 draught beers and another 80 bottled ones, the Pintelier is the perfect place to enjoy your favourite abbey beer or Trappist beer. If you would you like to experience something entirely different, you will certainly be enthusiastic about our extensive selection. Opening hours: Sunday through Wednesday from 3 pm until 2 am Thursday through Saturday from 3 pm until 3 am

NOW ALSO: ELMER'S CAKES AND MORE........ Elmer’s serves delicious lunches, various high teas and homemade cakes, all prepared freshly and with great care. The cakes proved to be popular enough for a neighbouring premises to be put in use in 2014 to expand the selection with gluten-free and sugar-free cakes, bonbons and ice cream. Lunches are served in a magnificent and completely renovated building from 1630. When the sun is shining, the multicoloured stained glasses ensure a cheerfully coloured rim on the floor and tables. Elmer’s design is somewhat rural with natural materials and the many guests experience a homey atmosphere. In addition to the homey feel, Elmer’s is strongly supportive of sustainability, integration and sociability. OPENING HOURS: Tuesday through Friday from 10 am until 5.30 pm, Saturday from 10 and until 5 pm and Sunday from noon until 5 pm (closed on Mondays).

Hotel Groningen - Zuidbroek A7 is located a mere 15 minutes by car from the lovely city of Groningen, in the center of the province. The hotel is characterized by its easy accessibility and is highly valued by its guests as an operating base to the city of Groningen with its huge selection of shops, museums, cafés, and market squares, or to enjoy the tranquillity and space of the immediate vicinity. Enjoy a culinary visit to our charming restaurant and choose from our menu with various seasonal and regional dishes and other options. Go to our friendly hotel bar to conclude the day together while enjoying a drink or snack. Our hotel rooms are spacious and include every amenity, such as free Wi-Fi, bath, shower, bathroom, table and chairs, a flat-screen TV and a balcony or patio. We also have a Sportshall, a small health club, infrared sauna, tennis courts, and an events hall. There is free parking and an electric vehicle charging station (GreenFlux).

Eeterie de Globe has a singular location in Groningen behind the Der Aa-Kerk at the Akerkhof ZZ 22 – famous from the Dutch version of Monopoly! De Globe is located in the building of the Humanitas association. Three different and fresh meals are served daily, among which one vegetarian meal. A main meal is €6.75 or €7.75. De Globe also provides affordable options for parties and celebrations, both in the evening or afternoon.

For years, ‘t Feithhuis city café and restaurant has been the meeting-place for inhabitants and visitors to the city of Groningen. Located in the very heart of the city centre and near the Martini tower and Grote Markt square, ’t Feithhuis provides every option for a delicious breakfast, lunch, gathering or dinner. With the versatile offer of packages, ’t Feithhuis is the perfect location for weddings, celebrating a conferring or holding a company event. Historic and futuristic, classic and modern, regional and mondaine; these apparent contrasts come together in ’t Feithhuis. The old building with its modern design is just one example of this, as is the menu, which also includes ‘forgotten’ Dutch vegetables and preparations with a contemporary interpretation. Responsibly caught fish from remote compass points can be combined perfectly with regional products. Opening hours Monday through Sunday from 10.30 am until 10.30 pm  

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  

Anyone who has enjoyed a meal at the NI HAO Stadsparkpaviljoen knows that this is by far the most beautiful oriental restaurant in the north of The Netherlands. It is the perfect location for any meeting where you can enjoy extensive lunch and dinner buffets in a magnificent and historic building. Located in a green area with a wonderful view of the large pond and free parking facilities, this is a perfect accommodation for meetings, seminars, (wedding) receptions and gatherings. The outdoor café is open when the weather is nice.

Kaap Hoorn Pavilion is situated on a finger of land at the wonderful Hoornse Meer recreation area south of Groningen city, at an inviting location that welcomes those wishing to escape the city for a culinary experience or some time in the sun. Kaap Hoorn is open seven days a week for lunch or dinner, social gatherings, meetings and parties. In summer, there are two outdoor cafés and a water outdoor café around the beach bar. Do not hesitate to have the Kaap Hoorn limousine or minibus pick you up in the city.

When walking through Groningen city centre, find the entrance to Restaurant de Pauw in under a minute’s walk from the Grote Markt. With various trolleys with delicacies, particular menus and a fine selection of wines, this restaurant has given guests a special experience for 30 years. Classic trade and culinary adventure go hand in hand on the menu based on the modern French kitchen with its light and tasteful dishes. The attentive and personal service makes you feel welcome and right at home.

The historic city hotel Corps de Garde is located in the very heart of the bustling and charming city of Groningen. The historic elements are still visible in our recently renovated rooms and the combination of designer furniture and Auping beds results in a unique ambiance. Book a deluxe room styled by Bart Vos (Maupertuus) or spend the night in a standard deluxe room with authentic joist ceiling. Each of our 19 rooms is distinctive, so that you can enjoy plenty of variety during your stay here! An unparalleled hotel at a singular location. Corps de Garde; feels like home.

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.

At Kopje Genieten you can come in for coffee, tea, softdrinks and a piece of homemade cake. There is also a small lunch menu. We work with biological and constant products. Also the crops, come from our own garden.

Hunninga Heem is an Oldambt farm located at the Oldambtmeer Lake which includes a pitch&putt course (minigolf course). The game is designed for everyone and lunches, dinners and refreshments are served in the vestibule of this historic farm. Pitch&putt is a wonderful party game and magnificent type of sport that is played worldwide. For more information, go to www.pitch-putt.nl. We also provide packages which include bicycle rides and rides with horse and carriage, sailing trips with a sloop or sailing boat, beach volleyball, archery, jeu de boule or a cooking workshop or picnic.

Hotel Boschhuis is hidden in the greenery at the end of a very old beech lane, and was originally established as a beer house and brewery for the benefit of the mediaeval Holy Cross Brothers monastery, dating from 1464, and located opposite the hotel. The view from the leafy terrace is the variation of the changing of the seasons. This wonderful environment provides many opportunities for hiking, cycling and other types of recreation. The mediaeval monastery and stately beeches have remained unchanged and the 15th century monastery and herb garden are open to visitors. Hotel Boschhuis has been a hospitable address for travellers, holiday-makers, business people, and various events for over 100 years.

Experience that island feeling at the mainland! At the farthest tip of The Netherlands is the tourist village of Pieterburen, where walking the mudflats once originated. In addition, the well-known Pieterburen Zeehondencentrum (seal sanctuary) is located in the village and it is an easy operating base for a visit to the islands of Schiermonnikoog and Borkum. The comfortable Hotel Waddenweelde is the official starting point of the Pieterpad. Walks across the mudflats are held on a daily basis and the hotel has various facilities, such as two à la carte restaurants (one of which is located in Lauwersoog, with a wonderful view of the Wadden Sea and Lauwersmeer lake), a grand café and a pizzeria. If you are looking for some relaxation during your stay, go to the Waddenwellness bathhouse with a swimming pool and a sauna; pure indulgence after a brisk walk across the mudflats. And the children are sure to jump in the air for joy in the playground of no less than 2500 m² or a ride on the kart track!

You can find our welcoming bistro at the Gedempte Zuiderdiep in the city centre of Groningen. We are open every day until late and you can come to us for a nice cup of coffee, a good lunch, a tasteful dinner or simply for a good cold beer at our big terrace. We love chicken and beer. That's why we have a big chicken grill in our open kitchen. Our kitchen staff knows how to make the best dishes with chicken. And unique for Groningen: you can actually tap your own beers at our beer pump tables!

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.