Restaurants and cafés in Groningen

Bax Bier is a young Groningen brewery which is known for its modern classics, such as the Kon Minder and Koud Vuur. They experiment freely in their brand-new brewery to produce the best beers. Events are held in their public house next to the brewery on a regular basis, but feel free to walk in for a tasting and guided tour. Tasting Enjoy a selection of Bax Beers in the charming public house Guided tour Learn all there is to know about producing beer in general, and Bax Bier in particular Shop The brewery has a shop with all Bax Beers available to take home Events See Facebook and our website for a total overview of events

Looking for some Dutch tradition? Come over and eat a pancake at our Pancake House in Midwolda. Our Pancake House is near Groningen and Winschoten. You can find our Pancake House on 115 Hoofdweg in Midwolda. Come down for some Dutch tradition and eat a enourmous pancake!

For 90 years, this has been the ultimate place to be for a delicious glass of (speciality) beer, wine or a chat. See for yourself why this café was elected the best café in the Netherlands. The Wolthoorn is a very special venue that cherishes traditions and quality, and proper hospitality ensures people have the best time. Also take the time to note the other guests and the fascinating paintings and memorabilia on the walls. The Wolthoorn is the perfect place if you have something to celebrate. The attractive room in the back is large enough for a considerable group and snug for a lovely gathering.

Wadapartja simply stands for: ‘How very special.’ This is what any Groningen resident would say if they walk in somewhere or see something out of the ordinary or something special. And we are! At Wadapartja you can shop, eat and drink during the day and evening. We serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, homemade sweets and nice snacks & appetizers. One of the typical things about us, everything is for sale. We have a store, but also the tables, lamps, spoons and even the art on the walls is for sale! We find it important that you know what you eat. That’s why we use ‘Beter Leven *’ chicken and eggs, local Porc d’or pork and beef fromout the provence. We also work with a quite some local suppliers, like our Bax beers, biodynamic vegetables from ‘Eemstuin’, specialty coffee from Koffiestation and sustainable bread from our local baker Luuk. Locally is not so far away! Wadapartja is the place where people come together, are inspired by the experience and everyone is included in their very own way. Everyone is more than welcome! 

We serve delicious and fair trade coffee, roasted by Single Estate.. Our tea sommelier guarantees that you are in for a really good cup of tea. All of our cakes are homemade. Our apple pie comes from a long family tradition. We are open daily for breakfast or tastings, to be served at any time of the day. So if you feel like something yummy, we will be happy to help you out!

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