Must-see nightlife in Groningen

  • Mr Mofongo

    Groningen

    Drinking spaces don't get cooler than Mr Mofongo. Think student-hip cafe with buzzing pavement terrace on the ground floor, and cocktail bar with…

  • Het Concerthuis

    Groningen

    The hip go-to address at any time, the Concert House is a hybrid cafe, bar, and DJ and live-music space with pavement terrace overlooking one of the city…

  • Café de Sigaar

    Groningen

    With traditional, plum-painted facade overlooking the Hoge der A canal, this stylish cafe is the last word in canal-side chic. Its summertime terrace –…

  • De Pintelier

    Groningen

    Step back to the 1920s at this cosy Belgian bar where the selection of beer and jenever (Dutch gin) reads like an encyclopaedia. Its long wooden bar and…

  • Dot

    Groningen

    Yet another trendy hang-out zone confirming Groningen's creative, innovative spirit: find this spacious and airy cafe-bar with St-Tropez-style summer…

  • Café de Toeter

    Groningen

    A student favourite that never seems to lose its appeal, this vintage bar is known for its fantastic choice of bottled beers (more than 160 types) and…

  • De Uurwerker

    Groningen

    Student chill-out zone whatever the time of day, the Clockworker sports a spacious interior with funky art installations crafted from books. In warm…

  • Block & Barrels

    Groningen

    Heaven for meat and beer lovers, this innovative pub has its very own butchery inside where excellent quality Dutch beef, local free-range pork, handmade…

  • Cafe Wolthoorn

    Groningen

    A highly atmospheric brown cafe with stained glass, red leather upholstery, brass taps and rather perverse art. It's been going since 1923 and the bow…

  • Stadtlander

    Groningen

    Last of a line of boisterous terrace cafes on a busy square, the Stadlander is especially gezellig (cosy) with its interior dining area and generously…

  • Café de Sleutel

    Groningen

    In a 17th-century brewery (note the keg hanging outside bearing its namesake key), this vintage bar dating to 1977 has a local following for its cosy…