Kompaan Brewing The Hague – Local microbrews
As of this writing, Kompaan Brewing was at risk of shutting down due to COVID-related business struggles. Happily, local support for the brewery has been strong, and a series of promotions, crowdfunding ventures and flat-out begging for donations sees Kompaan living to serve you beer well into the decade. The beer really does warrant the name "craft". Some are hoppy, some are fruity, some taste like chocolate and velvet mixed together (but in a good way), and all of them are high quality.
You can stock your fridge with Kompaan beer pretty much everywhere in The Netherlands at this point, although just a few years ago they were a specialty company that you only had heard of if you were "hip" to the "scene" (both terms somehow feel especially awkward to use when describing Dutch culture, but whatever). Their headquarters in the Bink industrial park zone include a bar and outdoor seating and have a Scandinavian vibe. If you've ever heard of NOMA or been to Copenhagen's industrial park, where all the best restaurants and beerhalls are located, then you know what I mean: high-end barley 'n hops, sparse design, trendy clientele, full stomach, empty wallet. Don't worry about that last one: you just saved a small business, and the memories of the experience are worth the trip.
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Lokaal Duinoord – Next-level pub food
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Uitkijktoren Binnenhof – Dutch politics from above
There is no elevator, so you have to walk the entire way up, but the view is lovely, as you can see the Binnenhof and the surrounding areas, it is definitely worth a visit.
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Florencia – Iconic Italian ice cream shop
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Stadsboerderij ’t Waaygat – Animals in the city!
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Café Pomegranate – The secret Aussie enclave
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Petit – A vegan, gluten- and dairy-free café!
For breakfast, Petit offers croissants or granola with fruit, for lunch there are two tosti options (the Dutch version of a grilled sandwich).
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De Mesdag Collectie – Made for art in The Hague
There are beautiful rooms filled with art from De Haagse School, which is a style that depicts realistic situations, preferably nature, but painted with wider brushstrokes.
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Bookstor – No ordinary bookstore
"Bookstor" is a real treasure in the heart of The Hague. It's a place where people gather to share stories and play music or have a coffee & a bite to eat.
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The Chocolate Shop – Talk about specialty chocolate
Have you ever heard of specialty chocolate? Single origin, bean-to-bar, craft chocolate — that’s what they promise and that’s what they deliver!
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Wauw! – Tiny, green department store
"Wauw!" in The Hague is a 'wild and unique warehouse', a shop that combines all good things in life & where I send my family when my birthday's coming up!
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Koningsplein – A beautiful square
All around Koningsplein are houses built in the neo-renaissance style typical for the area, beautifully maintained with their front doors in bright colors.
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