Bars and pubs in Hilversum

30 bars, pubs, wine bars and breweries in Hilversum.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

DrinkBar
De BarBier
Tucked away in a small building between shops, De BarBier is a bar for true beer lovers. More than 100 beers are available, many of them obscure. Ask the staff for recommendations.
Sun-Wed 15:00-01:00, Thu 15:00-02:00, Fri-Sat 15:00-03:00Outdoor seating
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De Baron
A rock bar with billiards and darts. Important football matches are displayed on the big screen. Bar food is served. If you're visiting on Saturdays, there is plenty of seating available.
Sun-Wed 14:00-01:00, Thu 14:00-02:00, Fri Sat 14:00-03:00Limited wheelchair access
DrinkPub
Dudok
The interior of this café is in a similar style as the famous architect W.M. Dudok. Lunch and dinner are served, and are not expensive. At daytime, the music is a combination of classic, like Chopin and Vivaldi, and jazz. At nighttime, the music is more diverse, with a combination of salsa and rock. Sunday afternoons have tango as the style of choice. One of the main attractions of this café are the bi-weekly live jazz sessions. Led by guitar player Kai Von Rosenberg, the session attracts musicians from all over the country. Jazz greats like Benjamin Herman, Jos Machtel and Ilja Reijngoud all have played sets here.
Mon-Fri 10:00-01:00, Sat 12:00-02:00, Sun 12:00-21:00Wi-Fi
DrinkBar
Karroesel
A hard rock and metal bar that caters to alternative audiences. A great place to have a casual chat and meet interesting people. Popular among foreigners that permanently live in Hilversum. On warm days, people tend to stand outside. There is a pool table, but it is not used on Fridays and Saturdays as the bar can be crowded on those days. The back of the bar has been designated a smoking area.
Mon-Thu 12:00-01:00, Fri Sat 12:00-03:00, Sun 15:00-01:00Limited wheelchair access
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Felix II
Typical bruin café, mostly popular among older audiences. The music is rock and blues, and sometimes live bands play. Food is served in a separate building in the back.
Sun-Thu 15:00-01:00, Fri Sat 15:00-03:00
DrinkBar
De Dokter
It's possible to have lunch here. At night, the bar has a similar young audience and music style to De Doelen. Pool can be played when it's not too crowded.
Mon-Wed 09:00-01:00, Thu 09:00-02:00, Fri Sat 09:00-03:00, Sun 16:00-01:00
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Cartouche
This is a typical Dutch bruin café, an excellent pub with a relaxing atmosphere for young and old. Several kinds of Dutch and Belgian beers op tap. Dinner is served, like meat, fish and vegetarian dishes, particularly the satay is good. The music style can be characterised as Dutch "folk" music.
Sun-Thu 15:00-01:00, Fri Sat 15:00-03:00
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Brasserie MANS
194 Gijsbrecht van Amstelstraat
Closed · opens 11 am tomorrowLimited wheelchair access · Outdoor seating
DrinkBar
De Maarschalk
Spoorstraat 67
Wheelchair accessible
DrinkBrewery
Gooische Bierbrouwerij
3 Marktplein
DrinkBar
Nannes
27 Groest
DrinkBar
Vue Grandige
67 Groest
DrinkPub
Wijnbar Vintage
Spoorstraat 65
DrinkPub
De Kroeg
Leeuwenstraat 49
Limited wheelchair access
DrinkPub
Rainbow Bar
72 Noorderweg
DrinkBar
Het Clubhuis
59 Groest
DrinkBar
Cafe Bravours
Huizerstraat 2
DrinkBar
Foodhall MOUT
Marktplein 1
DrinkWine bar
Mijn Hemel
Gijsbrecht van Amstelstraat 210
DrinkPub
Nieuw Statewapen
Soestdijkerstraatweg 42
DrinkBar
Bar des Boules
Stationsplein 27
DrinkBar
The Hub
3 Rudi Carrelllaan
Closed · opens 3 pm tomorrow
DrinkPub
Café Soof
Langestraat 124
DrinkBar
Nike Pub
Soestdijkerstraatweg 43
DrinkPub
Biljartclub OSO
299 Gijsbrecht van Amstelstraat
Closed · opens noon tomorrow
DrinkBrewery
Eric's Beer Craft
216 Gijsbrecht van Amstelstraat
Limited wheelchair access · Brews its own beer
DrinkPub
Zaalverhuur Grolsch Sportcafé
6A Franciscusweg
DrinkBar
Boshut
67 Bussumergrintweg
DrinkBar
Sportcafé de Lieberg
170 Jan van der Heijdenstraat
DrinkBar
The Skiff

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