Craving a well-crafted cocktail in The Hague? You're in the right place. From stylish bars with creative signature drinks to cozy spots where you can simply enjoy a good gin and tonic, these are the 11 must-visit cocktail hotspots in The Hague.
1 Cocktailbar Vavoom - Grote Markt 29
Starting with the go-to spot for cocktails on the Grote Markt: Cocktailbar Vavoom. The Vavoom Tiki Room, the first and only Tiki bar in The Hague, is a great place to unwind, leave the world outside, and let the rum wash away your worries. Experience the tropical breeze of Tiki culture, and it's instantly summer!
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
Kantoor 1643 in The Hague is the place to be for drinks and dinner. At the weekend, Kantoor 1643 transforms into a (cocktail) bar where local DJs spin a curated selection of music on vinyl, making it a versatile hotspot in the heart of the city.
One of the atmospheric spaces featuring sustainable design by Kantoor 1643
5 Bar Ink'd - Fluwelen Burgwal 42
Bar Ink’d at The Ald hotel is more than just a cocktail bar — it is a sophisticated and vibrant venue where the art of mixology takes centre stage. Here, the focus is on exceptional drinks that tantalise the senses, from signature cocktails to classic favourites.
At Bar Ink’d, bartenders create a unique drinking experience for both hotel guests and visitors
6 BlueBlood Hilton Hotel - Zeestraat 35
At BlueBlood, you can enjoy extraordinary cocktails and delicious 'Nikkei' bar bites in the spectacular bar—the heart of BlueBlood. It's a vibrant place with an unforgettable atmosphere. The unique cocktails are also developed in the BlueBlood cocktail lab. Or let yourself be surprised by a creative take on classic contemporary cocktails....
7 De Rooftop - Grote Markt 10
Cocktail in hand, overlooking the skyline of The Hague, it's all possible at the rooftop of Bleyenberg. As one of the first rooftop bars in the city, it has become a go-to spot for those looking to enjoy drinks high above the hustle and bustle. You can find a spot on the rooftop terrace or sit inside the colorful bar. The menu features great cocktails and a selection of snacks and bites to share.
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 is the place where you can sink into a Chesterfield with a Gin & Tonic in hand. Where you share dishes from the internationally oriented menu with friends. Or enjoy exciting cocktails. This is the place where the expat meets the local, the housewife meets the hipster, and where uptown meets downtown. The international living room of The Hague.
Jamey Bennett; a stylish setting for a relaxed drink
11 Hudson Den Haag City Centre - Turfhaven 23
Hudson is the place for American food classics such as Lazy Sunday Nachos, Smokey Beef Wrap, All American Ribs, Hudson Steaks, and of course the excellent Hudson Burgers! With dishes like the Hudson Cheese Steak, California Tuna Salad Sandwich, and Smashed Avocado Toast, the all-American experience also shines through on the lunch menu. And… every Friday is Cocktail Friday, when cocktails take center stage on the menu.
Come and enjoy lunch, dinner, drinks, bites, and cocktails at Hudson!
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