The Hague, Netherlands — Food and Dining
Restaurants in The Hague, Netherlands
Restaurants
Expensive
It Rains Fishes
Very trendy gourmet fish and seafood restaurant in the royal court area, with dishes from all over the world, specializing in Oriental and Thai meals.
Noordeinde 123
Tel: (070) 365 2598.
Website: www.itrainsfishes.nl
Moderate
Garoeda
Dine in tropical colonial surroundings in the town's oldest Indonesian restaurant, which has been serving locals, expats and visitors with its famous rijsttafels since 1949.
Kneuterdijk 18a
Tel: (070) 346 5319.
Website: www.garoeda.nl
LesOmbrelles
This cosy little restaurant in an attractive location just off Denneweg specializes in European-style fish dishes with occasional exotic plates and meat dishes too.
Hooistraat 4a
Tel: (070) 365 8789.
Website: www.lesombrelles.nl
Zebedeüs
Occupying an outbuilding on the side of the (deconsecrated) landmark Grote Kerk, this charming small restaurant serves an excellent combination of Dutch, international and oriental-inspired dishes, either in its contemporary interior or on the leafy terrace.
Rond de Grote Kerk 8
Tel: (070) 346 8393.
Website: www.zebedeus.nl
Cheap
Café Brasserie Dudok
Next door to the tourist office, this relaxed modern take on the traditional Grand Café, complete with garden terrace, is perfect for lunch or afternoon tea; famous throughout the city for patisseries, particularly their delicious Dutch apple pie.
Hofweg 1a
Tel: (070) 809 0100.
Website: www.dudok.nl
Nightlife
Grote Markt is the place to head for a drink in the evening, particularly in warm weather, when the square is filled with tables and chairs spilling out from the numerous bars and restaurants. De Zwarte Ruiter, Grote Market 27, is excellent for food, atmosphere and service. Immediately opposite in a 17th-century building, the Boter Waag (originally the Butter Weighing House) is a quieter atmospheric bar. A five-minute stroll away, the Bierspeciaalcafe De Paas, Dunne Bierkade 16a, has a huge selection of Low Countries beers.
Two other popular squares are the Plein and the Buitenhof. Drink in the cosy atmosphere of a traditional Dutch proeflokaal (liqueur tasting bar) at Tapperij Le Duc at Noordeinde 137, where you can sample up to 150 different genevers (Dutch gin).
Nightclubs include Silly Symphonies, Grote Marktstraat 10, Danzig, Lange Houtstraat 9, and OneFour, Prinsegracht 14.
Regular live music venues include Paard van Troje, Prinsegracht 12, ASTA, Spui 27, and Muziekcafe De Paap, Papestraat 32.
In summer Scheveningen beach buzzes with dozens of bars along the promenade and De Zwarte Pad, and also includes lively nightclubs and live music venues.
