Guidebook for Utrecht
Everything Else
They have the best cocktails (they are real experts and they have a big menu with a lot of unusual cocktails), it's reasonably priced and most important, a great atmosphere. It does get packed out though, so best to not go too late.
13 locals recommend
Behind Bars Cocktail
14 HamburgerstraatThey have the best cocktails (they are real experts and they have a big menu with a lot of unusual cocktails), it's reasonably priced and most important, a great atmosphere. It does get packed out though, so best to not go too late.
This is our local 'snackbar', you can get chips/fries ('patat' in Dutch) and lots of fried snacks such as 'kroket', 'bitterballen' or frikandel', typically Dutch foods. Not very healthy but worth a try! It's open daily apart from Tuesday until 10pm (but sometimes earlier!).
Cafeteria "Cleyne Reick"
79 WaalstraatThis is our local 'snackbar', you can get chips/fries ('patat' in Dutch) and lots of fried snacks such as 'kroket', 'bitterballen' or frikandel', typically Dutch foods. Not very healthy but worth a try! It's open daily apart from Tuesday until 10pm (but sometimes earlier!).
Great coffee, but don't go here if you're in a rush! They have gluten-free cakes/snacks but other than that no food. Very cosy 'living room' type setting.
23 locals recommend
Coffee Leute Brauhaus
30 WesterkadeGreat coffee, but don't go here if you're in a rush! They have gluten-free cakes/snacks but other than that no food. Very cosy 'living room' type setting.
Arts & Culture
This is what Utrecht is known for, just great to see it or you can climb the tower for great views (a lot of steps!).
259 locals recommend
Dom Tower
9 DompleinThis is what Utrecht is known for, just great to see it or you can climb the tower for great views (a lot of steps!).
You have to book a time slot for this museum as it's so small, but it is an amazing house and the audio tour gives a lot of info.
90 locals recommend
Rietveld Schroder House
50 Prins HendriklaanYou have to book a time slot for this museum as it's so small, but it is an amazing house and the audio tour gives a lot of info.
Essentials
This is our local butcher, but also sells bread from a bakery and some fruit and vegetables. They are not cheap but great quality and very near!
Scharrelslagerij Marco Verhagen
62 JutfasewegThis is our local butcher, but also sells bread from a bakery and some fruit and vegetables. They are not cheap but great quality and very near!
Local supermarket, good prices, nothing fancy but good for essentials.
7 locals recommend
PLUS Smaragdplein
216-218 SmaragdpleinLocal supermarket, good prices, nothing fancy but good for essentials.
Busier, slightly more expensive supermarket but they have more 'convenience' shopping than other supermarkets.
27 locals recommend
AH Vondellaan
200 VondellaanBusier, slightly more expensive supermarket but they have more 'convenience' shopping than other supermarkets.
Coop Utrecht
72 A RijnlaanShopping
There are lots of very nice independent shops on Twijnstraat en Oudegracht (Twijnstraat turns into Oudegracht). Have a browse hear and enjoy the canal :)
243 locals recommend
Utrecht
There are lots of very nice independent shops on Twijnstraat en Oudegracht (Twijnstraat turns into Oudegracht). Have a browse hear and enjoy the canal :)
This is a cheese shop - they have so many cheeses it's unbelievable (Dutch and other) and they let you taste before you buy. Must see/taste!
7 locals recommend
Kazerij Stalenhoef
67 TwijnstraatThis is a cheese shop - they have so many cheeses it's unbelievable (Dutch and other) and they let you taste before you buy. Must see/taste!
Getting Around
Train station with frequent train to Utrecht Centraal. From there you can go anywhere :)
15 locals recommend
Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn station
46 WesterkadeTrain station with frequent train to Utrecht Centraal. From there you can go anywhere :)
Parks & Nature
This is nice forest just outside Utrecht, it is easy to get to by bike or car. Most of the trails are walking only (not cycling). This is good for a stroll in nature, but I certainly wouldn't classify it as hiking!
75 locals recommend
Amelisweerd
This is nice forest just outside Utrecht, it is easy to get to by bike or car. Most of the trails are walking only (not cycling). This is good for a stroll in nature, but I certainly wouldn't classify it as hiking!
Drinks & Nightlife
There are lots of different bar/cafes here, as well as places where you can have a bite to eat. Especially when the sun is out it is great to sit outside!
91 locals recommend
Ledig Erf
Ledig ErfThere are lots of different bar/cafes here, as well as places where you can have a bite to eat. Especially when the sun is out it is great to sit outside!