Utrecht
Located unpromisingly beside the ugly Hoog Catharijne building is this blessed beer heaven, an astonishingly slick yet super-characterful reworking of a…
Must-see nightlife in Utrecht Province
Utrecht
A full-sized Madonna statue seems to be almost fainting with passion in welcoming beer-lovers into paradise. The merrily rough-edged bar's 20 Benelux…
Utrecht
On a summer day you can drink or dine right at the canal-side facing the brick arched Smeebrug bridge. However, this cosy pub-restaurant's real draw is…
Utrecht
If you're strolling the leafy Buiten Wittevrowen district, seek out super-relaxed Cornelis, serving some of Utrecht's best coffee accompanied by luscious…
Utrecht
'Stay Weird' advises the dancing skeleton in advertising stickers for this rip-walled coffee mecca. The atmosphere combines happy hipster and bric-a-brac…
Utrecht
This unpretentious, jazz-toned bar serves a full range of La Trappe Dutch Trappist beers (including three on tap, from €3.20) that you can sip while…
Utrecht
This cosy, board-floored corner pub has a lot of soul and a remarkable ability to source rare beers from little-known brewers. This includes a whole menu…
Utrecht Province
Near the Koppelpoort, this much-heralded microbrewery takes its name from a 17th-century predecessor and serves seven of its 11 sturdy beer varieties on…
Utrecht
Tucked away in a quiet, residential quarter, unpretentious Averechts has a convivial, community vibe with games to play and Gulpener Pils from just €2.20…
Utrecht
This atmospheric place is one of a trio of great terrace bars overlooking a confluence of canals at the southern tip of town.
Utrecht
A political reference point in Utrecht, ACU combines bar, music venue, lecture hall and more. Argue about whether Trotsky was too conservative while…
Utrecht
'Go where you're celebrated, not where you're tolerated' declares this narrow canal-facing pub, which is a focus of LGBT social life in Utrecht.
Utrecht
For the perfect perch choose the corner table in this 1702 house with views straight down the canal to a double-arch bridge. Or in warm weather sit on the…
Utrecht
Travel magazines in various languages adorn this stripped old house on a canal-facing street-corner, but the big draw is excellent coffee, breakfasts and…
Utrecht
Predominantly techno music in a reverberant canal-side cavern with stark, concrete-industrial decor (or lack thereof). Check the website for events and…
Utrecht
For over 40 years, this tourist-friendly classic cafe has been known for its apple-dumpling and coffee set.
Utrecht
This cultural innovator has a nose for new trends so it's always worth checking out what it's doing, from club nights to concerts.
Utrecht
This fortified 'troubadour's castle' dates from 1280 with chandeliers, canal terrace and an excellent microbrewery in the basement.
