Rootz bills itself as a cafe and restaurant, but it's also a bar and a grill, and besides that, just as much an intersection of many of the best things The Hague has to offer. Rootz has a spacious area for outdoor seating, a vast beer selection that numbers in the hundreds, and a location adjacent to both the Grote Marktstraat and Grote Markt itself, probably the street and square with the highest foot traffic in the city. One might expect that the party might never end.
Yet inside you are treated to high ceilings, wood floors and other saloon-style accoutrements that confirm that Rootz can be an oasis from the city's increasingly hectic nightlife. Here you'll find couples by candlelight sharing a fondue and a few local brews, families hosting friends from out of town with one special night, artists celebrating a recent sale over charcuterie and wine. During Corona Times, you'll need a reservation, but Rootz was gifted with ample seating, so even with social distancing, you can often simply show up and "reserve" a table immediately.
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The menu is handwritten and includes photos of the menu items for those who are not that familiar with Korean food. I love their kimbap and bibimbap!
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Hug the Tea is a cute café specialising in matcha, but with a wide variety of different teas and tasty baked goods. And they also have a lunch menu.
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Café Constant serves lunch and dinner, but you can also go there for coffee or drinks. There is also a nice terrace on both sides of the front door.
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J&L Bubble Tea is a very cute spot with an extensive menu, everything from the classics, like dirty boba or milk tea to fruit teas, and seasonal specials.
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I find the swimming pool De Blinkerd one of the most relaxing places in The Hague and the building is interesting as well as it is a dome.
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They have almost 200 kinds of different beers, and they organize events, like pub quizzes, so it is a good spot to hang around with friends.
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It is quite small but feels like a little sanctuary in the middle of the city center. The garden is filled with different beautiful hidden sculptures.
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House of Tribes is a lovely cafe with a modern interior and a community table for bigger meetings. It is a great spot if you want to have some work done.
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When you order the dishes you like to share, they put the dishes in the order that will give you the best experience. The food is amazing and so inspiring!
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Full Moon Express is great for a good and fast lunch or dinner. They have different types of noodle soups, wok, barbecue, bento boxes, or Japanese curry.
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I discovered this bakery by surprise when I was taking a shortcut through the city centre. It is located in the middle of the city centre and yet it's quite secluded.
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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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