Going out in The Hague
The Hague buzzes in the evening and has something fun for everyone. From 25-somethings who feel like dancing, to 50-somethings who prefer cozy drinks or live music. Whether you fancy a pub crawl, cocktail bar or club night, The Hague has plenty of inspiration for a fun night out.
Cozy drinking spots to start the evening
Start your evening relaxed with a drink in a nice bar or pub. The Hague has countless cozy places where you will immediately get into the right mood.
Bars and pubs with character
In the center you will find many nice places within walking distance of each other:
- De Huppel A cozy pub in Oude Molstraat with good music and a relaxed vibe. Ideal for catching up and starting the evening quietly.
- The Fiddler. A true downtown classic with a wide selection of drinks and always buzzing.
- Crazy Goat. Affordable, cozy and perfect for a first round.
- Café Restaurant De Zwarte Ruiter. A great bar on the Grote Markt with a strong atmosphere and always alive.
- The Five Points Bar & Drink Society and Zahara. Two fine cocktail bars for those who fancy something special in the glass.
Irish pubs with conviviality
- O’Casey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant on the Noordeinde. Here you will find true Irish conviviality, with no less than 19 screens, where many different sports, but especially soccer, are broadcasted and live music regularly.
- Sixpence Public House on Papestraat. A nice place to have a drink with good company before heading further into town.
Going out on the square and the Grote Markt
The Plein and the Grote Markt are the main attractions of The Hague city center at night. These two squares are the epicenter of going out in The Hague with an amazing concentration of bars, pubs, terraces and clubs within walking distance of each other.
The Plein is home to some true classics. De Haagsche Kluis, located in a former bank building from 1900, is a cultural-historical building and a true Hague institution. Café Berger is known as the drinks bar of the city center, with an extensive drinks menu, delicious beers on tap, cocktails and surprising wines.
For those in the mood for more sophistication and cocktails, Moya Tapas Club is a hip tapas club with impressive ambiance. A fine place to eat during the day, but at night (especially Friday and Saturday) it becomes a real party venue with DJs where you can dance while enjoying tapas and cocktails. You will also find Millers on the Plein, which is a cozy restaurant during the day and transforms into a club with national and international DJs at night (Thursday to Saturday). Danzig in Lange Houtstraat is a popular nightclub just off the Plein with the biggest music hits.
The Grote Markt bustles with even more possibilities. Here you will find Café Restaurant De Zwarte Ruiter, a large bar with strong atmosphere where live music also takes place. There are also plenty of other bars and terraces on the square, including Vavoom Tiki Room, a unique tiki bar where you can enjoy tropical cocktails.
Enjoying live music
Want to start your evening just a little differently? Look for live music on the schedule. Many bars and cafes have regular performances or smaller concerts. Some bars even have open mic nights or jazz performances where you can enjoy something other than just a drink.
Crazy Goat has live music almost every night. On Tuesday singer-songwriter night, Wednesday blues, Thursday and Sunday jazz and on Saturday an open mic night. A perfect place for those who like live performances in a casual atmosphere.
On the Papestraat you will find Muziekcafé De Paap, a fine place for lovers of rock music and intimate live performances.
And for those who fancy some extra fun with friends, the OhOhDenHaag Kroegentocht is a fun way to discover several hotspots in one evening – including party guides, shots and party pubs.
Crazy Pianos in Scheveningen has been a household name for decades. Here different pianists each play with their own style and it often automatically becomes a big party.
Clubs and places to dance the night away
If you love dancing and want to party on into the wee hours of the morning, The Hague has a mix of clubs and party venues:
Clubs with different vibes
- PIP The Hague – cultural venue in an old fire station that turns into club with underground music at night.
- 27 Club – A nice party spot for a fun night of dancing.
- Club Joli Three different rooms with disco balls, disco, hits, classics and house. Live DJs every night.
- Millers Transforms on Thursday, Friday and Saturday into a club with national and international DJs.
- Danzig Discotheque in Lange Houtstraat with the biggest hits.
- Club Westwood A true classic in the Hague night scene with over 50 years of history and fun theme nights.
- Club Gewoon. A cozy club in the Achterom with music from Latin to house, urban and pop.
In Hostel Pink Flamingo on the Grote Markt you will find Club Pink, a stylish club with a fresh look.
Live music and cultural evenings
There is also much to do culturally in the evening in The Hague
The Horse
Het Paard has been The Hague’s pop temple since the 1970s. With two halls and a versatile programming of pop, rock, hip-hop, jazz, blues, americana, world music and comedy, you will always find something that suits you here. Both big names and new talent take the stage here.
Comedy nights
Fancy an evening of laughter? The Hague is the place to be for that too. Het Paard regularly programs stand-up comedy with Dutch and international comedians. Besides live music, O’Casey’s Irish Pub also organizes comedy nights. And also in the big theaters you regularly come across comic performances. Just check the calendar and you’ll have a great night out in no time.
Theater and venues
AFAS Circustheater at Circusplein 50 in Scheveningen is known for its impressive musicals. This is the right address for those who like to see entertainment on a great level. Het Nationale Theater in the Koninklijke Schouwburg is a traditional theater in the heart of The Hague, where you can enjoy classical and modern theater. Theater Korzo in Prinsestraat is an adventurous theater and maker’s house with dance, movement and musical theater.
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