The best addresses for a day in the Hanseatic city of Deventer
On to Deventer because it is the beautiful Hanseatic city in the east of our country. Just over an hour's drive and you are there from our capital. Ideal for a day out, right? We list the best addresses for a day in Deventer for you! You're welcome again.
When in Deventer, you might as well enjoy a wonderful night's sleep. And where you'll be sleeping is at Hotel Finch. The hotel has very comfortable beds, beautiful and playful rooms (with those fun details that will inspire you to decorate your home as well), and a very convenient location to make the most of your weekend.
In addition, Finch also has a lovely bar downstairs where you can go for a cup of coffee or a cocktail, and everything in between. It has a great vibe for catching up and enjoying the summer, but is also a good place to get some work done on your laptop. Dinner isn't possible at Finch, but if you walk down the street, you can easily pull up a chair at The Lemon Tree, for example (more below). Isn't that wonderful?
Carlos in the house is one must visit if you ask us. An interior paradise is located in a beautiful old building on the edge of the busy city center. The building has a beautiful old safe, beautiful windows and lovely high ceilings and is therefore worth a visit.
The old bank building features no less than 800 square meters of home inspiration with brands including Ferm Living, Alias, Hay, Gelderland, and many more.
Mees’s Park Café is an incredibly cozy café right in the middle of—as the name suggests—Rijsterborger Park in Deventer. You won’t find a café with a better location than this one. Order a generously filled sandwich, divine pancakes of bites For drinks. Add the sun, and your day is made.
You know how it is: you walk into a place and immediately think yes, this is where I want to stay. Pillows aan de IJssel. In a beautiful old building on the water (including a view of the Deventer skyline) and inside exactly the atmosphere of a Scandinavian interior magazine - light, luxurious and quiet. The terrace of the IJssel Restobar is a place where you can easily stay for hours, and then you can roll into the sauna or into bed with a glass of wine. And oh yes: that ferry? Sail with it to the center in a few minutes, where you can score vintage, test coffee shops or just get lost in the Walstraat.
If we don't go to Naples, Naples will simply come to us. At Pizza Beppe, you'll eat authentic Neapolitan pizzas: handmade dough, San Marzano tomatoes straight from the Vesuvius region, and Fior di Latte that's truly exceptional.
The atmosphere? 'Cool & fine dining'. Culture, music, lifestyle, and pizza from top-notch brick ovens. Add a generous dose of craftsmanship and passion, and you're good to go. It's no wonder they were the first in the Netherlands to officially receive the designation. Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN) quality mark – no concessions, only authentic.
At Pizza Beppe, you eat pizza the way it's meant to be. With 25 locations across the country, there's always a place to sit down, and in Deventer, you can find it at the Brink. Bon appetite!
Located in a rugged building in the heart of Deventer is DAVO – a brewery where you don't just drink the beer, but also see where it's made. Whether you come for a hearty charcuterie board, a good lunch, or simply to try out all the taps: you've come to the right place. An added bonus: you can also typing speak with one of the brewers themselves (so you’ll hear all about hops, yeast, and how it all started). And are you there during Bock beer season? Then check if their annual beer festival is going on; chances are you’ll stick around afterward.
A lovely spot in a cozy and pleasant street. No 11. is part of a coterie of businesses located in this street. You will find a wine shop, another lunch shop and this nice spot.
Take a seat at the top of the long bench with a row of tables and then order a sandwich. Delicious fresh tuna salad, salmon or go for the delicious shrimp croquettes. Something for everyone. The sandwiches are not always generously filled, so if you still have room, be sure to visit the display case with delicious cakes. So you will never be disappointed there.
Lou is a feast for the eyes from the outside alone. A lovely green shutter, beautiful windows, and nice seating. Lou is the place to be for your coffee shot, fine salads, delicious sandwiches, and fresh juice.
The menu features a salmon or chicken sandwich, for example. Sounds delicious, right? So, pay a visit to Lou.
Touché Kidswear is a wonderful children's store! Formerly Mini Boss, but now with a name change. From clothing to toys and from swimwear to small gifts. You'll find well-known brands there, but also some smaller labels. The lovely ladies are happy to help you. Coming for a gift? Then you can be sure it will be wrapped nicely here too.
Coffee Together is a lovely cozy coffee shop in the center of the city. Here you really get the best coffee with the tastiest beans. Apart from good coffee, you should definitely go for the lemon cake. Nice to start your morning here!
If you want really good food, Lemon Tree is the place to be. Lemon Tree is hidden in a beautiful old corner building in the city. As the name suggests, there is actually a lemon tree in the building. If you go for one of the bar areas, you can sit comfortably under the yellow lemons.
At Lemon Tree, you choose from a four, five, six, or seven-course menu, and you are already spoiled with a complimentary amuse-bouche that immediately raises expectations. A beautiful mound of moss topped with the most delicious bites. Furthermore, throughout the menu, you move from one taste explosion to the next, each with a traditional twist. Oh, and lunch is also an option, by the way. But after a four-course lunch, you won't be that hungry in the evening.
The icing on the cake is definitely the dessert and be sure to include the dessert wine for extra enjoyment. Did we mention that the staff is also knowledgeable and pleasant? The team explains all courses expertly, but there is also plenty to say about the wine. So tip that Lemon Tree!
The ultimate hotspot in Deventer, if the stories are to be believed. We have to agree with them regarding the entire ambiance, because this place looks stunning. At Valencia, you eat small dishes to share. Additionally, the cocktails are an absolute must for your evening in Deventer. Oh, and be sure to check the agenda carefully. There are regularly awesome events here, such as a Drag Queen Brunch or Freaky Friday.
