At the Grote Markt, in the Peperstraat/Poelestraat, in the Zwanestraat/Kromme Elleboog and somewhat out of the center area, at the Gedempte Zuiderdiep and Kattendiep (across the street where the Casino is located), you'll find lots of pubs and cafes. Below is a listing of suggestions. Main night to go out: Thursday night (Friday night is another option).
Groningen is known, also in the rest of the country, to be a haven for women wanting to go out on their own: they can go and drink a coffee or a beer single-handedly without so much as being bothered by men or the specific looks.
Contributors June 02, 2005
Pacific Bar & Restaurant
New hotspot in Groningen. Enjoy the laidback atmosphere of the outback. All types of Aussie food and drinks, as well as brilliant coctails.
address: Oosterstraat 65
Rumba
When you visit Groningen, you should check Rumba in the Poelestraat 20, known for it's latin music, cocktails and beautiful & trendy people. Very good Caipirinha's. Most of the international students pop in here, especially during happy hours on monday, tuesday and wednesday. It's so popular there's a waiting line in the weekends, so try to be there before 00.00.....& dress to impress
tel: 050-3604905
address: Poelestraat 20
Rumba Cafe - Lounge & Club
Latin vibes here! In my opinion the coolest place in Groningen. The place has two stories and has just been expanded. Downstairs you'll find the dancefloor and huge cocktail bar, upstairs there's the lounge & V.I.P. room, champagne, fine cocktails & cigar room. In the summer they have a super terrace at the back with lounge chairs & hammocks! Great interior & furniture. Great ambiance, music and cool people. Tight security, dress well to enter in weekends. Must visit !!
tel: 050-3604905
address: Poelestraat 20
Atlantis
Dark little chess-cafe. Very cheap drinks. You can go here and invite a stranger to play chess with you.
address: O.K. i.h. Jatstraat
De Drie Gezusters
In the centre of Groningen on the Grote Markt you'll find ‘The 3 Gezusters’ (also called 'the 3' by locals). ‘The 3 Gezusters’ is the largest cafe in the Netherlands. This large cafe is split up into 12 smaller cafes and dancing areas, every area has its own name. All of these areas are interconnected. When here for the first time, it’s like a labyrinth. In ‘The 3 Gezusters’, for every different person there's a place he or she will like. Some of the cafes are small and cozy but other places are crowded and noisy. There are also 4 dancing areas spinning everything from pop to dance to Dutch sing-along — easy to spend the whole night here without leaving the building.
address: Grote Markt 36
accessibility: www.driegezusters.net
News Cafe
Very popular "terras" place in summer. Good coffee, salads and sandwiches.
tel: 0031503111844
address: Waagplein 5
Eetcafe Roezemoes
This small bar is specialised in dutch food and hospitality. Worldfamous in Groningen.
Every Saterday night from 22:00 LIVE MUSIC
tel: +31(0)50-3148854
address: Gedempte Zuiderdiep 15
Cafe Het Feest
Cafe Het Feest is an awesome bar, with two actual bars inside, I believe --- one of which spins! They play a variety of great music there, and the dancefloor really gets crowded as the night goes on.
tel: 050-589 34 25
address: Peperstraat 7
Sally'o Briens
Another international "hangout", especially at mondays a lot of students. Sallys is one of the best bars in town to meet new people.
tel: 050-3118039
address: Oosterstraat 33