Restaurants and cafés in Groningen

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).

Hotel Spoorzicht & SPA combines hospitality, comfort, and tranquillity with culinary delights and a wonderful atmosphere. An oasis in the countryside where friendliness, comfort and excellent cuisine are the inspiration, this is the address for those who love beautiful things in a special setting. The homely atmosphere provides a special tone to your meeting and ensures a delightful experience in a stylish environment with attention to detail.

This hypermodern hotel-café-restaurant is located in one of the smallest villages in the Groningen countryside, close to Roodeschool, and includes 24 rooms, all with colour TV, telephone, shower and toilet. The hotel also has a honeymoon suite: free for bridal couples celebrating their wedding here. Hotel Ekamper has a restaurant serving daily menus and an extensive choice of à la carte dishes. Guests can also enjoy a quiet drink in the attractive bar with lounge. The modern hotel-café-restaurant Ekamper is located in the typical countryside décor of north Groningen near the Eemshaven, the Netherlands’ most recent harbour complex.

The Grand Café Groningen is located at the Gedempte Zuiderdiep 56 in a stunning 19thcentury building that was once owned by the Steenkolen Handels Vereeniging (coal trading association). Where possible, we use regional and sustainable products, ecological if possible and low in food miles, which is better for people and the environment, and for our beautiful province. We are open 7 days a week for a delicious cup of coffee with homemade cake, a lovely lunch, a high tea, a good glass of wine or a delicious meal. Inquire about our options for gatherings, parties and celebrations. See you in Groningen!

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  

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.  

The Diep dinner café is located at the magnificent Groningen Schuitendiep where ships used to unload peat. The historic building, where monks used to live, is a tranquil and stylish location for a delicious dinner, and the kitchen serves seasonal delicacies from all over the world, prepared with regional products. Diep dinner café serves drinks and food on shore as well as on their sloop. Options include a cruise of the ring of canals or through the province.

Buckshot Café opened its doors on 15 October 1999. Owners Maarten Burger and Marc Groenewoud run two floors with two bars and two different ambiances. The ground floor has a relaxed atmosphere, where guests see what they are doing and hear what they are saying, while on the first floor you can easily imagine yourself in the 1970s or 1980s. Music is important to us, so we play the latest jazz, soul, funk, jazz dance, nu jazz, lounge, funk, fusion and jazz rock, and every Sunday there is live music on the ground floor stage. We hold Buckshot Specials on a regular basis: special evenings featuring special music. Refer to the concert calender  for dates of live music and specials.

Located on the border of the provinces of Drenthe and Groningen, our hospitable hotel is without any doubt the best choice for a relaxed or active sojourn. Stadskanaal provides wonderful opportunities for walking, Nordic walking or cycling to the fortified town of Bourtange, the Hunebeddencentrum (megalithic centre) in Borger, AA & Hunze scenic area or the megalithic/peat colony route through Drenthe and Groningen. You are more than welcome! Drenthe-Groningen Package (3 days): • 2 overnight stays including an extensive breakfast buffet and a 3-course dinner • Free bicycle and walking routes, bicycle hire • Information package • Free parking • Discount vouchers at € 25. From € 154.50 for € 99.00 per person (single surcharge of € 25.00 p.n.)  

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.

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.