Restaurants & nightlife

The Hague's restaurants: where trendy blends in with traditional in a huge diversity of cuisines from all over the world. The city is a melting pot of many cultures and this is reflected in the great variety of exotic restaurants.

For true gourmets

Everything is possible in The Hague: from a quick daily special or tapas on the terrace to fine dining. If you're looking for the hip restaurants, take a stroll down Avenue Culinaire around the Dunne Bierkade or the Prinsestraat. Chinatown is also highly recommended for people who want to dry something a bit different, with its dim sum, sushi and noodle restaurants.

The Indonesian connection is clear in the many ethnic eateries dotted throughout the city. It's clear you're on the continent though, as wonderful bakeries and chip vendors are always on hand for a quick snack. The Hague's beach resort, Scheveningen, is just the right spot for sunset dining.

Have a quick at some of the many and varied restaurants and cafés in and around The Hague:

• Restaurants
  With more than 20 nationalities, The Hague offers a great variety of exotic restaurants. Make your choice out of a number of possibilities!
• Cafes & Bars
  The Hague with its two seaside resorts has numerous cafés.
• Music Cafés
  Whatever you like, The Hague and Scheveningen offer entertainment 365 days a year.
  

You can also check out the restaurants listed on the following websites:

• IENS Restaurant Guide: Whether you are looking for the most recent lounge hangout or a child-friendly restaurant, IENS shows you the way.
• Special Bite: Your guide to special dining in the Netherlands.
• TripAdvisor: Read The Hague restaurant reviews.
  

Nightlife

The Hague has a varied nightlife, which follows the latest trends and changes constantly. Chill out in one of the lounges or groove to the music at one of the many discotheques. Scheveningen also has a dynamic nightlife scene. How about the casino, the cinema or Crazy Pianos, an American-style bar?

• Clubbing in The Hague
  Why not go out for a night on the town?
• Casinos
  Rien ne va plus! Try your luck in the casinos of The Hague.
• Cinemas
  Want to go to the movies? Just choose one of the many cinemas in The Hague and Scheveningen.
• Theatres
  A few nationally renowned companies are based in The Hague and several offer an international program.
  

You can request a copy of the UIT Theatre Guide in English for cultural events in English or that transcend the language barrier (concerts and dance, for example) by phoning: 070 - 361 8872 or by visiting the website of the Haags UITBuro.

Expats

The HagueOnline and Inter-agency Events, a non-profit expat social club, offer listings of events and organise various expat outings.