Nightlife in Hilversum

Nightlife in Hilversum

1. 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 12:00-21:00·Wi-Fi

2. DoTheatre

   De Vorstin

   When De Vorstin opened in September 2010, it became an instant fan favourite. A strikingly modern interior, lively ambiance and acclaimed acoustics make it worthwhile to catch a live concert here. With a variable schedule, it's best to check the website for upcoming performances and times. While it's usually possible to book tickets at the door, tickets are more expensive and might be sold out, so it's better order in advance. Because of the acoustics, it regularly hosts televised singing competitions, such as the original first season of "The Voice of Holland", a television programme that originated in Hilversum and subsequently became popular in other countries.

   Wed Thu Sun 16:00-01:00, Fri Sat 16:00-04:00·Free entry, €7.50-22.50 on special events · Wheelchair accessible

3. DrinkNightclub

   G-Spot

   A popular night club with a central location, late hours and it's open every night. There are often queues in front of it, especially around 03:00 on Saturday night. There are couches to sit and a small dance floor in the back. The DJ plays different styles of music with an emphasis on dance, house and R&B music. The audience is in the age range of 21-35.

   Sun-Thu 00:00-04:00, Fri Sat 00:00-05:00·Free entry, cloakroom €1

4. Eat

   Rex

   Once a cinema and casino, now Rex is split into two separate venues: a bar-restaurant downstairs and a nightclub upstairs. The bar-restaurant is a hip and cosmopolitan place with lounge music, visited mostly by up-scale audiences (but open to anyone). It has a sharp interior with soft seats and couches, where you can have a glass of wine or beer. The night club has a similar exclusive vibe. Inside is a VIP balcony that overlooks the dance floor. It can only be accessed with permission from the staff. Permission is usually granted by coming in a group and ordering full bottles of drinks. The music is eclectic with a mix of house, electro, rock, pop, hip hop and commercial music. Special events are regularly hosted by international record labels like Defected and Latin Lovers.

   Bar-restaurant Mon-Thu 11:00-01:00, Fri Sat 11:00-03:00, Sun 12:00-00:00; nightclub Thu 22:00-03:00, Fri Sat 23:00-05:00·Nightclub entry €7 · Wheelchair accessible

5. Do

   Hilversumsche Golfclub

   Opened in 1910, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious golf clubs in the Netherlands and has hosted the Dutch Open 26 times. Famous players like Seve Ballesteros, Bernhard Langer and Miguel Ángel Jiménez won the tournament on these fields. In 2003, Maarten Lafeber became the second Dutch player to win the Dutch Open, and the first and yet only one to do so in Hilversum. If you want to play here, you must adhere to the strict regulations. If you're not a member, you can only play here a maximum of six times a year. You must be a member of an NGF-affiliated golf club in your home country and show proof of a maximum exact handicap of 24. Always make a reservation beforehand at the caddiemaster. On weekends, holidays and Tuesdays before 14:00 the course is closed for non-members.

   1 Apr-30 Sep Sun-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat 08:00-13:00, 1 Oct-31 Mar Sun-Fri 09:00-16:00, Sat 09:00-13:00·€125 daily

6. Drink

   The Guardian

   The only English pub in Hilversum. It has a beautiful interior and Guinness is on tap. You can order lunch or diner all day, the kitchen closes at 21:30. Thursday nights have live music and special beers available. Sky Sports is on, so go here if you don't want to miss any Premier League matches. Avoid on Saturday nights if you don't like crowds or very loud music.

   Mon 12:00-01:00, Tue-Thu 11:00-01:00, Fri Sat 11:00-03:00, Sun 11:30-01:00

7. Drink

   Crystal Club

   This night bar often has theme parties, like 80s and 90s music every first Saturday of the month and house music every third Saturday of the month.

   Thu 23:00-04:00, Fri-Sat 23:00-05:00·€10

8. DrinkNightclub

   SHOTS Hilversum

   Groest 58A

   Closed · opens 11 pm Friday

9. DoLive music venue

   Beatrix Brass

   Neuweg 357

10. DrinkNightclub

    Club Rex

    Groest 23

11. DoLive music venue

    Muziekcentrum van de Omroep

    Heuvellaan 33

12. DoLive music venue

    Stiho Hilversum

    Nieuwe Havenweg 28

13. DoLive music venue

    Musicorda

    Vaartweg 63A

14. DoLive music venue

    Spinnin' Records Headquarters

    Steynlaan 12

15. DrinkSpeakeasy

    Sociëteit "De Unie" Hilversum

    's-Gravelandseweg 57

16. DoLive music venue

    Gooisch Fanfare Orkest

    Vaartweg 63A

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Hilversum (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Place data from Overture Maps.