The Frederik Hendriklaan is an authentic part of The Hague with an international character. 'De Fred', as the attractive shopping street is popularly known, is located in the middle of the so-called International Zone of the Statenkwartier, near Scheveningen Harbour. On the Frederik Hendriklaan in The Hague you can experience what it is like to shop, live and work in an international city.
Here you can spend a pleasant day shopping in an authentic part of The Hague with an international character. After all, 100 years later, the Frederik Hendriklaan full of beautiful monumental buildings is still bustling with life. Enjoy one of the terraces of this lively shopping street where residents of The Hague, who can be found here from generation to generation, and the international community meet.
'De Fred' and its side streets offer more than one kilometer of shopping pleasure with a very varied range: from well-known concept stores to 'local heroes', from exclusive boutiques to craft specialty stores, from established businesses since 1909 to trendy newcomers. Service orientation is still of paramount importance on the Frederik Hendriklaan, but at the same time there is a response to (international) food trends and smart shopping concepts. The convenient location between city and beach and close to attractions such as the Gemeentemuseum, Omniversum, the World Forum Theater and Madurodam, makes Frederik Hendriklaan an absolute 'must shop' destination in The Hague.
The Frederik Hendriklaan - almost one kilometer long - is one of the most beautiful shopping streets in the Netherlands. The 'Fred', as the avenue is popularly called, has an enormous diversity of shops. The range in the more than one hundred shops varies from clothing to living and from sleeping to eating.
Visit the Haagsch Snoephuis Zoet en Lief for delicious old-fashioned scoop candy or luxurious bonbons, the recently opened Japanese deli Hachi where you can eat and buy the most beautiful sushi and authentic dishes prepared by three Japanese ladies or look out at Paagman , the largest bookstore in The Hague. See also www.defred.nl for even more great shopping tips.
Between the middle of 2019 and 2020, the shopping area will be given a better layout and an attractive appearance that suits this part of the Statenkwartier. The design for the interior was made together with the municipality, property owners and local residents. To improve road safety for the entire shopping area, the traffic speed will be reduced to 30 kilometers per hour.
The area will be more pleasant for pedestrians and there will be less traffic. Wide free walking routes (the so-called 'walker') will be placed on the sidewalks for shoppers.
The street will remain accessible during the work.
Meza Lebanese caterer
Frederik Hendriklaan 115a, The Hague
Meza is a classic family business where Lebanese delicacies are made fresh daily in the open kitchen. Visit the store at De Fred in the Statenkwartier and taste a piece of Lebanon in The Hague!
Lebanese cuisine
Lebanese cuisine is a healthy and refined cuisine that, just like the country itself, is characterized by a mix of Eastern and Western influences. This cuisine is also characterized by the use of ingredients such as garlic, olive oil, chickpeas, yoghurt, lemon, mint, fish and lamb. At Meza you will find a wide range of snacks, salads and meals, such as stuffed vine leaves, Tabboulé, Fattouche and of course the tastiest Hummus.
The store
Upon entering you will find a 10 meter long counter filled with all kinds of salads, starters, meals and various delicacies, freshly prepared from the Lebanese culinary heritage. You can enjoy all snacks directly at Meza or take them with you to eat at home.
Lunch at Meza
Do you want to have an extensive lunch or just a quick bite to eat? At Meza you are at the right address for both. You can opt for a fresh meal, Lebanese skewers grilled on lava rock or delicious fresh salads. Taste delicious traditional Lebanese sandwiches including Labné, Shish Taouk and Kafta and many more goodies.
Catering
You can also contact Meza for authentic Lebanese catering concepts. Your order is carefully prepared and made up by the chefs at Meza, so that your party or reception is sure to be a great success. Meza delivers a high-quality buffet or complete menus, possibly accompanied by Lebanese wines, to your home or work.
Hotel Excelsior
Statenlaan 45, The Hague
Hotel Excelsior is located in an ancient mansion with a large garden on the beautiful Statenlaan within walking distance of all the shops and eateries on the cozy Fred. The tram that takes you to the city stops in front of the door. Further down the street you will find the Gemeentemuseum, the Omniversum and Museon.
Each room has its own color scheme and design.
Comeonin
Antonie Duyckstraat 141, The Hague
Comeonin is located in the Statenkwartier, around the corner from the Frederik Hendriklaan. A cozy bar and snack bar, where locals and expats meet. Come in for a drink (>75 beers, wine and more), and enjoy our tasty food!
Staten Hotel
Frederik Hendriklaan 299, The Hague
Cozy, super clean hotel with good breakfast buffet. Although it is not a business hotel, guests from embassies, OPCW and the Yugoslavia Tribunal regularly stay here.
Lunchroom Den BEngel
Willem de Zwijgerlaan 50, The Hague
Lunchroom Den BEngel is one of the nicest places in the Statenkwartier of The Hague. Since 1976, customers have been able to find the lunch room around the corner from the famous Frederik Hendriklaan. Not in the least because of the living room feeling, characteristic of the atmosphere at Den Engel. When the weather is nice, the garden terrace offers the opportunity to simply take this cosiness outside. Den Engel is not only the place for a nice drink or a simple meal; the lunch room has also been a meeting place for musicians, writers and visual artists for many years. In recent years, the lunchroom has received an ever-increasing range of cultural activities, including musical performances and collaborations with visual artists.
Art and culture
Since 2013 well-known and lesser-known musicians have been performing live on the stage of Den Engel every Saturday. A wide range of music styles are reviewed, with an emphasis on blues, pop and jazz. In addition to a music stage, the lunch room also offers exhibition space. Visual artists can exhibit their work here for guests. Thanks to these various artistic initiatives, Den Engel has conquered its place in the cultural world of The Hague.
