De Binckhorst
A stone's throw from The Hague city centre, you'll find the Binckhorst: shrouded with plenty of young, creative, small large and unusual businesses. Experience the urban feel here! In recent years, the Binckhorst (Binck) has developed into a hotspot for street art and other creative expressions. It is therefore the place to spot street art.
There is no shortage of creativity anyway: many old buildings have been transformed into creative work environments and other new businesses are setting up shop in the neighbourhood. This creates a unique mix of old and new. The Caballero factory, once a well-known cigarette factory in The Hague, is now a creative work environment. The Victory Boogie Woogie tunnel makes it easy for traffic from Delft, Rotterdam and Ypenburg to drive to and from the Binckhorst. From the centre of The Hague or from The Hague Laan van NOI station, grab the shared bike (or scooter) and you'll be in this district in ten minutes.
You are now in the Binckhorst:
Horeca in the Binckhorst
With fine catering establishments like Loetje, Capriole Café (tip: be sure to bring a bag of freshly roasted coffee beans from the coffee roastery!) and Kompaan, the Binckhorst is a fun district to explore:
Restaurant Glaswerk - Fokkerkade 14
Further down the Fokkerhaven, Restaurant Glaswerk is a great place to sit on the waterfront terrace. Chef Martijn Lagrand creates the most beautiful and surprising dishes. Hostess Rosalie Brand ensures a perfect atmosphere & ambiance and the right wine/food combinations.
PuuRR on the Binck - Fokkerkade 18
PuuRR on the Binck s a fine Hague hotspot! Tucked away at a beautiful industrial location by the water in the Binckhorst, this is a lovely place to enjoy lunch, drinks and dinner. PuuRR has a lovely terrace on the Fokkerhaven. And the best part: it is open 7 days a week.
Loetje - Saturnusstraat 100
The popular steak restaurant Loetje has opened yet another location alongside an atmospheric one on the Haagse Bluf. In the industrial old boiler house of the former Caballero factory, you can enjoy the most delicious steak. Did you know that there is also a veggie version these days: the Biefstuk Bali 0.0?
The Harbour Club - Binckhorstlaan 36
The Harbour Club - Binckhorstlaan 36
On the top floor of BINK36 sits The Harbour Club The Hague. From the huge rooftop terrace, you have spectacular views of The Hague's skyline!
Kompaan Brouwerij & Bar - Saturnusstraat 55
Kompaan is a true brewery from The Hague with bar cum tasting room in the Binckhorsthaven. At this industrial location with terrace and beautiful views of the inner harbour and factories, two companions, Jasper and Jeroen, realised their dream in 2015: brewing typical beers from The Hague. Absolutely recommended for beer lovers and anyone looking for a typical Hague insider tip!
Andere leuke plekken in de Binckhorst
PIP - Binckhorstlaan 36
Cultuurpodium PIP is located at the BINK36 site in The Hague. Known for its surprising club nights where both local and national talent performs. But also the centre for raw creativity where everyone is welcome. Check out the agenda for upcoming club nights.
VRX1 racing - Binckhorstlaan 151a
Is there the new Max Verstappen in you? At VRX1 racing, you get a real-life racing experience, but in a unique Virtual Reality experience. Guaranteed to leave you full of adrenaline!
The Park Playground - Binckhorstlaan 305
Venture into the virtual world with friends, colleagues or family in the Virtual Reality Experiences at The Park Playground.
Surfpoel - Saturnusstraat 26
In the middle of the Binckhorst you will find the Binckhaven: a perfect place to get on your sup! From Surfpoel, you can paddle straight into the city centre or towards the Vliet river. A unique way to experience The Hague from the water! You can hire a supboard here or take (beginners') lessons.
Golf surfing without waves at Scheveningen? At the Binck, this dream will come true: Europe's first indoor wavepool will soon open here!
Skatepark Sweatshop - Binckhorstlaan 27
With 1000 m2, Skatepark Sweatshop is the largest indoor skatepark in the The Hague area! Whether you are a seasoned professional or just taking your first steps on a skateboard, everyone is welcome. Tip: skateboard lessons are also given, both for children and adults.
Street Art in de Binckhorst
Wherever you drive or walk in the Binckhorst, you will find street art on every street corner Professional Graffiti and Street Art artists join forces and have turned the Binckhorst into a happy, special and creative area.
On almost every street corner you will find a mural or other creative artwork. These artworks range from colourful abstract patterns to realistic portraits of famous people. Not only beautiful to look at, but it also creates a lively and creative atmosphere in the neighbourhood. To learn more about the art and the artists, The Hague Street Art has collected the artworks in an online map. Did you take a cool photo? Then share it with #thisisthehague on Instagram or tag @thisisthehague!
Discover the neighbours: Voorburg and Rijswijk
Besides its restaurants and street art, Binckhorst has much more to offer. For instance, you can enjoy a lovely walk along the banks of the Vliet and Trekvliet rivers. Binckhorst borders Voorburg and Rijswijk. If you are on a bike, you can go straight to the Herenstraat: a nice, authentic shopping street in Voorburg. Here you will also find Hugens's Hofwijck: a beautifully preserved seventeenth-century house. Definitely worth a visit!
