Must-see nightlife in Friesland

  • Sunset

    Frisian Islands

    Not far from the picture-book lighthouse in Hollum is this sizzling beach club on the sand. Lounge here with islanders in the know over a G&T and cocktail…

  • De Ouwe Smitte

    Frisian Islands

    Thanks to the Dutch love for serious coffee, the island has its very own bean roaster with a tantalising cafe, tearoom and boutique on Midsland’s main…

  • Grand Café Zeezicht

    Frisian Islands

    Watch the ferries and fishing boats yo-yo-ing into and out of the port from the elevated, part-glassed-in, part-alfresco terrace of this stylish cafe on…

  • De Foeke

    Friesland

    Tucked away at the end of the harbour, this home-from-home terras is a peaceful spot to chill out on the grass overlooking a tiny canal fringed with other…

  • Club Hemingway

    Leeuwarden

    Various themed music nights ensure the dance floor rocks at the premier club in town; Thursday most weeks ushers in the International Freak Out party…

  • Scamele

    Leeuwarden

    In this spot for 30-odd years, this music and sports cafe lures a faithful older crowd with its 1950s sounds and pavement terrace that scarcely changes…

  • Grand Cafe De Brass

    Leeuwarden

    Outdoor tables fan out in all directions at this canal-side cafe, including across the canal bridge strewn with tubs of summertime geraniums. When the…