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The Simplon Jongerenhotel is ideal for the experienced traveller: a good and inexpensive place to sleep. This hostel, located just outside the city centre, provides the opportunity to meet other guests from all over the world. There are luggage lockers and a laundry. Find your bed in one of the three dormitories or one of the rooms, and watch television, have a chat, or read in the special sitting area. Breakfast is included if you take a room, and is available for 4.- if you sleep in the dormitory. They also have a many, many tips concerning activities in the city, and public transport connections take you anywhere you want to go!

In the lee of the center you will find our atmospheric, carefully decorated restaurant. Eating out at Pim and Marieke is enjoying the 5 of Pim. Five favorite dishes of this moment prepared with the finest products of the season. Marieke likes to spoil you with personal attention and a good glass of wine. In the summer between the flowers on our terrace, you imagine yourself in France.  We would like to surprise you and look forward to your arrival! Pim & Marieke

For years, 't Feithhuis city café and restaurant has been the meeting-place for inhabitants and visitors to the city of Groningen. Located in the very heart of the city centre and near the Martini tower and Grote Markt square, 't Feithhuis provides every option for a delicious breakfast, lunch, gathering or dinner. With the versatile offer of packages, 't Feithhuis is the perfect location for weddings, celebrating a conferring or holding a company event. Historic and futuristic, classic and modern, regional and mondaine; these apparent contrasts come together in 't Feithhuis. The old building with its modern design is just one example of this, as is the menu, which also includes 'forgotten' Dutch vegetables and preparations with a contemporary interpretation. Responsibly caught fish from remote compass points can be combined perfectly with regional products. Opening hours Monday through Sunday from 10.30 am until 10.30 pm  

Every day, more than 11 million guests visit BURGER KING ® restaurants around the world. And they do so because our restaurants are known for serving high-quality, great-tasting, and affordable food. Founded in 1954, BURGER KING ® is the second largest fast food hamburger chain in the world. The original HOME OF THE WHOPPER ® , our commitment to premium ingredients, signature recipes, and family-friendly dining experiences is what has defined our brand for more than 60 successful years.

The News café is the most diverse and centrally located establishment in Groningen city centre. The Grand café, surrounded with outdoor cafés in summer, is the best meeting place in the city, and this is the address for a delicious espresso, latte or cappuccino. They have an extensive lunch menu and cocktails and other drinks to enjoy in the relaxed atmosphere in the evening. On the first floor is the restaurant with an international menu and our club is located in the former fallout shelter. We also have various rooms for business guests and people who want to throw a party.  

Time Out is a company with history. Since 1976, the Jager family has been welcoming their guests in the Poelestraat in Groningen city centre, which makes Time Out a well known address where people love to return. After the last expansion in March 2007, Eetcafé Time Out is now Grand Café Time Out. This is the place to enjoy your lunch, drink or dinner in an informal atmosphere, sometimes even with some dancing. Because of its various attractive rooms (some of which are non-smoking), Time Out is very suitable for larger groups. In summer, enjoy the outdoor café at one of the most charming squares.

Brussels Lof is a unique restaurant in the city center of Groningen.  We serve cheese fondue and fresh fish and vegetarian dishes, together with seasonal vegetables. Our goal is to offer our guests a low-key stay in Brussels Lof with of course tasty food and matching wines. 

The very best burgers; pure and environmentally-responsible The Wereldburgers hamburger restaurant opened its doors in October 2013. Wereldburgers serves high-quality, responsible and affordable food in a relaxed environment. Enjoy delicious hamburgers, homemade chips and special salads, all made from pure and local ingredients. Wereldburgers is a sturdy restaurant with a nod to the industrial character of an old warehouse. Robust materials such as wood and steel combined with warm, Mediterranean elements result in the Wereldburgers ambiance. This is also a wonderful venue for a cup of coffee. The restaurant and outdoor café have a wonderful view of the Aa-kerk church entrance.

In the Empire hall, which dates from 1723, is located Restaurant Classique. With its high ceilings and striking chandeliers it creates a classic and nostalgic character. In this restaurant, chef Jasper Mol, serves very special dishes; be surprised by the exclusivity and high quality of the menu. Choose from a 3 to 7 course dinner and complete it with a matching wine package.

Eeterie de Globe has a singular location in Groningen behind the Der Aa-Kerk at the Akerkhof ZZ 22 - famous from the Dutch version of Monopoly! De Globe is located in the building of the Humanitas association. Three different and fresh meals are served daily, among which one vegetarian meal. A main meal is ‚¬6.75 or ‚¬7.75. De Globe also provides affordable options for parties and celebrations, both in the evening or afternoon.