Food, drinks & nightlife
Hotspots for cocktails in The Hague
Fancy a good cocktail? The Hague has plenty of places that know how to shake up a great drink. From creative signature cocktails at dedicated cocktail bars to classics served in hidden hotel bars or with views of the city skyline. Prefer tropical tiki vibes, cocktails by the sea or drinks with a DJ setting the mood? Discover the best cocktail hotspots in The Hague.
1 Cocktailbar Vavoom - Grote Markt 29
Tropical cocktails, rum and tiki vibes: at Vavoom on the Grote Markt, you’ll feel a world away from The Hague. This tiki bar is known for its colourful cocktails, tropical flavours and interior inspired by tiki culture. Vavoom is a great place to start the evening – or to keep it going well into the night.
Experience the tropical vibes of tiki culture at Vavoom and it’ll feel like summer in no time!
2 Caipi Café - Visafslagweg 1
Caipi Café is located at the head of the fish auction in Scheveningen, in the characteristic old Zeemanshuis. Here, surfing, music and good vibes come together to create a relaxed place where the bartenders shake up their own creations, made from homemade cordials, artisanal spirits and their own liqueurs.
At Scheveningen Caipi Café is the place to be for good cocktails.
3 Yuzu Dining - Bierkade 6
At Yuzu on the Bierkade, it's not just about good food—the cocktail menu is also worth exploring. The favorite here? The Yuzu Fizz: a refreshing mix of gin, vanilla, lime, shiso, and, of course, the Japanese citrus fruit the restaurant is named after. On Friday and Saturday nights, Yuzu stays open longer and often features a DJ, seamlessly transitioning from dinner to dancing.
4 Kantoor 1643 - Prinsegracht 14
At Kantoor 1643, cocktails are taken seriously. Classics and original creations sit side by side on the extensive cocktail menu, while many of the ingredients are prepared in-house. Add the distinctive interior, the historic building dating back to 1643 and music carefully selected by local DJs, and you have a great spot for a cocktail – with a bite to eat on the side if you fancy it.
One of the atmospheric spaces featuring sustainable design by Kantoor 1643
5 Bar Ink'd - Fluwelen Burgwal 42
A cocktail bar with a story rooted in The Hague: Bar Ink’d is tucked inside The ALD hotel, housed in the former Government Printing Office. The bar’s name is a nod to the building’s printing heritage, which also inspires its cocktails. Choose from creative signature drinks and familiar classics, and enjoy a cocktail surrounded by a unique piece of The Hague history.
At Bar Ink’d, bartenders create a unique drinking experience for both hotel guests and visitors
6 BlueBlood Hilton Hotel - Zeestraat 35
At BlueBlood, cocktails aren’t just created behind the bar – the restaurant has its very own cocktail lab! Take a seat at the bar and discover creative cocktails alongside Nikkei-inspired bar bites. With its lively atmosphere, it’s a great spot for drinks and a bite to eat.
7 De Rooftop - Grote Markt 10
Fancy a cocktail with views over The Hague skyline? Head up to the rooftop at Bleyenberg. As one of the city’s first rooftop bars, it has become a firm favourite for drinks high above the hustle and bustle below. Find a spot on the rooftop terrace or settle into the colourful bar inside. The menu features a tempting selection of cocktails, along with snacks and bites made for sharing.
8 Ultramarijn Voco The Hague - Kneuterdijk 8
Voco The Hague is a design hotel in an old bank building with a strong focus on sustainability and greenery. The entire hotel has a botanical feel. At the Ultramarijn bar, cocktails with flavors from different corners of the world are on the menu. And the great thing about hotel bars? If you've had one too many cocktails, you can simply stay the night! Voted the second-best cocktail bar in the Netherlands by Cosmopolitan in 2024!
Will you go for the stunning rooftop at Bleyenberg or the vault bar at Hotel Indigo?”
9 Gold Bar Hotel Indigo - Noordeinde 33
Located in the heart of The Hague, opposite Noordeinde Palace, you'll find Hotel Indigo® The Hague - Palace Noordeinde. This four-star boutique hotel is also housed in a former bank building dating back to 1883. Via a hidden staircase from the lobby, you'll find the cozy bar 'The Gold Bar' in a former bank vault that once actually housed gold bars. Here, you can enjoy delicious cocktails in an intimate Roaring Twenties setting.
10 Jamey Bennett - De Plaats 11
Jamey Bennett, The Hague’s international living room, is the perfect place to sink into a Chesterfield with a cocktail in hand. From familiar classics to original creations, there’s plenty to try. Later in the evening, the music picks up and DJs regularly take to the decks. A great place to start with a cocktail – and end up staying all night.
Jamey Bennett; a stylish setting for a relaxed drink
11 Hudson Den Haag City Centre - Turfhaven 23
Cocktails with a New York twist: at Hudson on the Turfhaven, you can enjoy them in an urban setting with Chesterfield sofas, pop art and a long bar. Go for a classic or try one of Hudson’s own cocktail creations. Every Friday is Cocktail Friday, when signature cocktails take centre stage. Feeling hungry? Pair your cocktail with nachos, burgers or other American food classics.
Come and enjoy lunch, dinner, drinks, bites, and cocktails at Hudson!
12 Rogue – Buitenhof 19
Rogue is set in a historic building on the Buitenhof. Drop by any time of day, from a late brunch to cocktails after midnight. Alongside the classics, Rogue serves signature cocktails with intriguing names such as Mexican Standoff, White Outlaw and Mandarin Riot.
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