New (and not to be missed) in Haarlem
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(we do the same with this list: New (and unmissable) restaurants in Amsterdam, good to know perhaps).
On the Grote Markt, Haarlem has it one hell of a fish café nearby. And even though they sell a fantastic portion of kibbeling, you come here for much more than that. At Vis Café Ed, fish from the North Sea is served. The closer to home it is caught, the better. The menu features well-known fish classics and contemporary seafood dishes. And of course, there is the oyster bar, where you can simply pull up a chair for a few oysters (or a whole tasting platter, tip!) and a good glass of wine. Spending the day out in Haarlem? Feel free to drop by to sit down and relax, with all that delicious food on the table. Looking for an exciting date night Or do you have something big to celebrate? Then you've also come to the right place.
Ed's Kamer offers a separate space for groups of up to 24 people. Furthermore, Ed regularly organizes his own evenings centered around oysters, bubbly, fish, and music. A modern fish bar right in the middle of the Grote Markt, with a strong fondness for the North Sea. We like.
Sleeping in the prison. Well, technically speaking, next to it. The imposing grounds of the former Koepelgevangenis have been completely transformed into a cultural and work centre. Where prisoners used to enter, the Menu Corridor restaurant has been located for quite some time. And now, the Metzlr House hotel is there too. Welcome to Haarlem, and you can sleep at Metzlr House.
Are you looking for a nice place in the center of Haarlem? children's playground with good coffee for the parents? Then cycle to Sprout. This new kids cafe has multiple play areas inside and a large terrace with a sand kitchen. Hours of fun for the kids and time to relax or catch up for the parents. Big bonus points for the affordable menu for kids where everything is under €5.
More about Sprout
A corner of Haarlem that could really use a dose of coziness is the Hortusplein. That is what friends Tom, Maarten, and Tom thought too, who opened trattoria and deli Mercato Tomato here. Also known as the one stop shop For lovers of fresh Italian food. You walk in in the morning for your first espresso and later in the day grab a delicious freshly baked focaccia to go. Don't feel like cooking yourself in the evening? That's arranged too: fresh sauces, pastas, and complete meals simply go home with you. Be sure to top it off with the tiramisu, very good!
De boys They're doing it again! After the cozy little coffee bar on Smedestraat and the larger coffee bar on Kleine Houtstraat, there is now Coffee Habits number 3At Gedempte Oude Gracht 44, they tackled an entire building and beautifully brought out the historic atmosphere of the property again. Number three is bigger, perhaps even more beautiful, and is now simply open. Time for coffee.
Haarlem parents know children's shop Lieneloe – with brands like Mini Rodini, Circle of Trust and Blundstone – already easy to find. Now the spacious store has a beautiful garden with the cutest rabbits. And of course, that includes a kids café. Petit Café has a small menu with croissants, children's snacks from €0.50 and good sandwiches for the parents or to share. The kids can play inside and outside and the parents have a rest.
Lieneloe – Kruisstraat 25
Wellness fusion places are hot. And the first one is now also opening in Kleverpark. Homi is there for it coffee, holistic physio therapy and yogaThis shop with the colours of nature and the sea is a meeting place for different styles of yoga and healers. And that immediately makes the atmosphere very zen. If you fancy a relaxed cup of coffee, Homi is there for you.
Homi – Santpoorterstraat 31 Haarlem
For years Haarlem had a fabric walhalla with Jan Sikkens. He closed his doors (nationally) but another fabric shop opened: Folk + Fiber in the Breestraat. Gina sells the most beautiful (natural) fabrics here and gives numerous workshops, such as sewing lessons for beginners and Japanese. Better techniques. Didn't you have a sewing project in mind yet? Come by, the inspiration will start flowing.
Fresh! This Spanish restobar has been open on the Botermarkt since May 1st. No siesta here, as they started off quietly with lunch (on weekends), aperitivo, and dinner. On your plate, you'll get pequeño Besos, their own Besos, pintxos, freshly made tortillas, paella, and main courses from the charcoal oven. Is all this still not enough? Then you can also get a spot at the bar with the chef, where you sit right up close to the pans full of paella. Oh, and one thing we shouldn't forget: your nose is also nicely in the sun on the terrace. Well… if the sun is shining. ¡Hasta pronto!
The newest addition to the Zandvoort beach is Beach Barn. This cozy beach bar is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Beach Barn has a stylish classic look. Lots of wood, white and natural tones. Special at Beach Barn is the own bakery which is open daily from 08.30:XNUMX. Here you can get delicious fresh croissants, cinnamon buns, cookies and more savory and sweet pastries. The menu also includes richly filled sandwiches, good salads and small and large dishes (to share). We had the shells and they were delicious!
Ok ok, secretly actually in Haarlem aan Zee, or Zandvoort, but definitely worth mentioning. Piatti is a beach bar that we would actually call a beach restaurant. If you want to eat well by the sea, then Piatti is the place to be. Whatever you do, order a pizza. It's delicious.
This new member of the Colette-Nolita-Corridor group is Rigatoni. At this pasta bar you can sit comfortably at a table, at the bar or on the terrace. The pastas are delicious and the atmosphere is cozy. For an elaborately planned dinner or a quick meal (because you don't feel like cooking) on a weekday; Rigatoni is your place.
Something nice opens in Haarlem every month. The range of nice restaurants, coffee shops and shops is now so large that we make several lists. This is how you can easy easy find your way in Haarlem.
- Coffee in Haarlem you drink here, here or here…
- There is also possible wonderful shopping be in Haarlem.
- Do you want continue to sleep? These b&b's and hotels are enjoyable.
- Haarlem has a lot many beautiful courtyards, did you know that?
- Where do you get the most delicious delicacies of Haarlem?
- En Last but not least: it nicest in Haarlem and environment.
De Koepel has been open for a while now after a spectacular renovation, but more fun things are still being built. The old cell complex serves as a tech hub, campus, workplace and a bit of culture. For meetings with world-improving start-ups and events, De Koepel is your place. In terms of culture, there is a cinema (great for the people of Haarlem) and a coffee bar deliCafé. Restaurant Menu Corridor has become one of the favorites in Haarlem and recently opened its renovated, super cozy terrace. And the hotel is also open now. Also note on the agenda because there are regular Makers Markets and vintage sales in De Koepel. And then you can immediately take a good look at the impressive building. The old cell doors are still there and the dome is gigantic.
Taru's looks are a picture. Bar Taru It has been located in an incredibly beautiful little building on Koningstraat since 2020, but has changed its concept a few times. Cocktails and highballs have been on the menu since day one, so you can of course decide for yourself whether to keep it to a few drinks without a headache, or clear your schedule for the next day. Nowadays, you can also dine there and stop by during the day for a stylish coffee. We can definitely see ourselves dating and catching up here.
Bar Taru, Koningstraat 58
Not new, but a new place. Haarlem is a place to settle down. A nice house, a tree and a pet. And for that nice house, The James opened in the Kleine Houtstraat, moved to the Schagchelstraat and are now located in a beautiful building in the Warmoesstraat. In this store, Hanna and Vera collect stylish interior items to finish your home. Tableware, lamps, chunky vases and candlesticks, cushions, rugs and more. In terms of colours, many natural shades, cream, white, black and wood. From wooden bowls made in Haarlem to woolen Berber rugs and unique paintings. The James is there for gifts, to brighten up your interior or to ask for advice on the design of your home. Of course, you can also just walk in for some inspiration and cosiness.
