Step into the nightlife of Eindhoven. Eindhoven the city with clubs, bars and pubs for everyone. Eindhoven is a big city in the Netherlands where lots of young people live. Not a surprise, if you take a look at the very diverse social scene. In town you can choose between several restaurants to have dinner or lunch with friends. Hopefully the dinner will be memorable! It’s also possible to enjoy a night out drinking or a great afternoon in Eindhoven. There are endless bars, clubs and pubs in a relatively small city center. So have some fun, and discover Eindhoven!
Everything you need can be found in Eindhoven
Eindhoven has everything you need, whether you want to eat something or party all night long. All fun places can be found in a small area in the city center. Simply explore the area and choose whatever you like! There’s a big chance you’ll find something at The Markt, which forms the heart of the center. It’s a square with two patios. A couple of tables face the street, which gives you the opportunity to watch people passing by. You can even sit at the patio during the winter, since blankets are provided. Many restaurants also have heaters, so that you can have some chocolate milk outside when it’s almost freezing!
What are the best entertainment areas of Eindhoven?
The Stratumseind is probably the best known entertainment area of Eindhoven, a city in the south of the Netherlands. Young people from all over the country go here to have an unforgettable night of eating, dancing and drinking. Is it too crowded for you? Luckily there are other great entertainment areas in Eindhoven as well. Read our tips and make your plans!
Entertainment near the station
As the name already suggests, the Station Square is near the Central Station. Actually, it’s right in front of it. You’ll find some great restaurants, terraces and grand cafés over there. So make sure you’ll invite a friend to have a drink! You can also walk to Dommelstreet, located a side street of the Station Square. Because of the great atmosphere it looks like you’re visiting Southern Europe! The bars and restaurants have an intimate atmosphere and everyone is happy. In the area surrounding Dommelstreet you can also visit the cultural center ‘de Effenaar’.
Hard to choose in Dommelstreet
Market Square in Eindhoven is the place to be to have a drink or dinner with friends. Are you looking for something more quiet? Then Dommelstreet might be what you’re looking for. You can find a lot of restaurants over here, from Spanish to Greek, Italian, Argentinian and British. So there’s plenty for everyone, although it might be hard to choose! The menus with often delicious meals are displayed outside. So you can check the food and its prizes immediately. Patios to sit down and watch other people are all over this street. Enjoy your dinner and drinks and see who’s passing by.
The lively bars of Wilhelmina Square.
As you might guess, Stratumseind is not really quiet. If you’re looking for more relaxing places, a visit to Wilhelmina Square might be a better idea. It’s located in a small square. The people visiting the bars of Wilhelmina Square are a bit older, but this doesn’t affect the great atmosphere. Also special about this area is that often events are organized over here.
Stratumseind
All kinds of music at Stratumseind. Are you ready for a bar or a club after dinner at Dommelstreet? Then walk to Stratumseind, which is the longest pub street in the Netherlands. It has more than 50 bars and clubs over here, incredible! You can imagine that a lot of young people living in Eindhoven can be found over here. They can choose between all kinds of music styles, from rock’n roll to dance, techno or salsa. Or dance the night away in a club with Dutch party music.It’s always a party in Stratumseind, especially on Friday and Saturday night. Usually parties last until 4 A.M. More than enough time to discover the bars and clubs in this great street!
The Stratumseind is probably the best known entertainment area of Eindhoven, a city in the south of the Netherlands. Young people from all over the country go here to have an unforgettable night of eating, dancing and drinking. Is it too crowded for you? Luckily there are other great entertainment areas in Eindhoven as well. Read our tips and make your plans!
Market Square
You can find the Market Square in the heart of the city. It’s a great place to be, especially in the summer. The grand cafés of the Market Square are definitely worth a visit though, and we also shouldn’t forget Holland Casino. It can take some time to find a place to sit though, because it can be very crowded at bars and restaurants.
Stratumseind: more than 50 cafés
Eindhoven isn’t complete without Stratumseind. It has a very long street with cafés, up to 50! You also have lunch or dinner over here, if you like. They’re even open during night hours. Stratumseind is perfect for people who are ready to party!
De Bergen
Have a romantic dinner at Kleine Berg. Kleine Berg is also a good idea if you like intimate settings. It’s located in an area called ‘De Bergen’. Over here you find small restaurants to have a romantic dinner with your lover, for example. The atmosphere in the boutique style restaurants is very cozy. There are also some trendy bars in De Bergen. These places are great fun, but less crowded than those of Dommelstreet. It’s smart to make a reservation on busy nights though.
If you like the older part of Eindhoven, an area called ‘De Bergen’ is where you should be. The cafes over here attract a lot of artistic people. You can also see the artistic touch in the shops over here. Besides bars and restaurants ‘De Bergen’ also has some interesting specialty shops, bookshops and galleries. All the shops are just minutes away from Wilhelmina Square and the heart of the center.
Discover new talent at Wilhelmina Square
Wilhelmina Square is a great place to have some entertainment. You can often find live performances over here. Perhaps you discover a new singer in one of the traditional pubs over here. During the summer the atmosphere at Wilhelmina Square is amazing, thanks to the entertainment outside.
Gay clubs in Eindhoven
Are you part of the ‘rainbow crowd’, or a gay or lesbian in other words? Then Eindhoven is just as great as Amsterdam! It has several gay clubs, including Pallaz, Bar Genestho and Club Le Pecheur. Remember that it can be quite crowded in these popular places.
Share your favorite clubs, bars and events
Make sure that you check the events calendar of Eindhoven regularly, so that you don’t miss anything. Or share you favorite clubs and events with other people or organizations. In this city you will have a lot of fun together!