Food & Drinks
GLOW HOTSPOTS
Downtown Eindhoven will once again be transformed into a dazzling light spectacle from November 8-15. The city center will shine during The Light, where hundreds of thousands of visitors will walk the shared route. Stroll through the heart of Eindhoven, stopping here and there for a drink and a short break. Or start your evening right and dine at one of our GLOW Hosts.
GLOW SPOT
Camp GLOW
Camp GLOW has been a beloved and atmospheric rest stop on the route for many years, where visitors can enjoy the famous waffle pops and 'Glowwijn'. Here, you can savor a warm or cold snack and a drink, perfect for recharging. Additionally, there are toilet facilities (including those for people with disabilities), ensuring you can continue your walk comfortably. It’s the ideal stop to relax and soak in the ambiance!
Camp GLOW
GLOW HOSTS: Restaurants & Bars
Walking Dinner
Enjoy a 4-course dinner with wine pairing at 4 top restaurants while experiencing the GLOW art installations. Savor the flavors of Luzt gastrobar, Geronimo fine food & wine, Restaurant Aprazivel, and Victoria by Goyvaerts. A perfect evening out for both small and large (corporate) groups!
Make sure to reserve your ticket in advance through the website to secure your spot before GLOW starts!
Walking Dinner
Kazerne
Visit Kazerne for delicious food, drinks, and world-class design talent. Whether alone, with friends, or colleagues, enjoy the experience indoors in the industrial heritage setting or outdoors in the lush courtyard, right in the heart of Eindhoven. At bar/restaurant Kazerne, chef Giovanni Gabana adds an authentic modern Italian touch to his menu.
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Kazerne
Mathilde
Mathilde, Drinks & More is a contemporary city café on Kleine Berg in Eindhoven. Mathilde offers an extensive international menu featuring high-quality, original, and above all, flavorful dishes served on platters. These are meant to be shared together while enjoying a delightful glass of wine or one of our craft beers. Lunch items are served individually.
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Mathilde
Pizza Beppe
Good, authentic food in a relaxed setting? That’s Amore! Pizza Beppe is the first in the Netherlands certified by the Neapolitan “Associazione Verace Pizza Napolitana” (AVPN), which guarantees the authenticity and quality of Neapolitan pizza. By respecting traditional preparation methods, they uphold a centuries-old tradition. They serve pizza as it should be: nothing more, nothing less. Only the best ingredients from Campania are used. Making the dough is both an act of love and a precise process, where every detail counts for the perfect pizza.
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Pizza Beppe
Radegast
Radegast is not your typical beer café. You don’t need a beer belly, and there’s no quiz about hop varieties. They welcome you into an open, bright, and warm space. You’re even invited behind the scenes to chat with the chef: Radegast is open to everything. Much of the kitchen and bar inspiration comes from the beer gardens known in New York. But rest assured, Radegast is a category of its own.
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Radegast
Restaurant Vestdijk47
At Vestdijk47, you’ve come to the right place for a relaxed night out. Our restaurant, located in the heart of Eindhoven, serves contemporary dishes with a focus on quality, simplicity, and flavor. Chef Mike Vierhout combines his classic French background with refined Asian influences, working as much as possible with local and seasonal ingredients. The dishes are accessible, yet always with a surprising twist. For those seeking that little extra, the specialties on the menu and the Chef’s Menu offer a culinary nod to fine dining. Complete your evening with one of our signature cocktails – specially selected by our bartenders under the name Bartender’s Exclusives. Vestdijk47 is where hospitality, flavor, and relaxation come together.
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Restaurant Vestdijk47
XU Noodle Bar
XU Noodle Bar is a specialized Chinese restaurant that excels in preparing delicious noodle soups, rice dishes, fried noodles, savory dumplings, Bao Buns, refreshing Bubble Tea, and various other homemade beverages. You’ll find plenty of vegan options and various dietary preferences available.
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XU Noodle Bar
Ikigai
Brasserie van den Berg
What do you get when you combine Parisian charm, trendy New York, and cozy Eindhoven? Exactly, Brasserie van den Berg. A place where you can start and end your day, with everything in between. From a lovely lunch and a good glass of wine to a quick bite after work or an elaborate dinner; anything goes. Brasserie van den Berg reflects the true spirit of Eindhoven: we love coziness, flavor, fun, and quality.
Brasserie van den Berg
Gastrobar Luzt
What do you get when you combine desire, love, and passion with fantastic food and high-quality hospitality? Exactly, a place with an ambiance that makes your heart race. This gastrobar makes luxury and refinement accessible to everyone. The relaxed atmosphere invites you in and, together with its urban-chic character, forms the foundation of Gastrobar Luzt.
Gastrobar Luzt
Vibes Urban Sports & Event Center
The urban hotspot located in the well-known Beursgebouw, in the heart of Eindhoven. Music, events, and sports under one roof: a place for connection and enjoyment. Since January 2023, we have operated under the name Vibes, inspired by Eindhoven’s city logo. Vibes has been fully restyled, preserving the original urban character of the building, creating a truly unique location.
With passion, we organize corporate parties, concerts, dance and food festivals, exhibitions, and indoor (sport) events. From lighting and sound to bar facilities and dressing rooms, we provide everything for a successful event in the heart of Brabant’s most beautiful city.
Vibes Urban Sports & Event Center
Restaurant Victoria by Goyvaerts
Restaurant Victoria by Goyvaerts, located in the heart of Victoriapark in Eindhoven, combines French and international cuisine in a trendy, chic setting. With creative dishes made from fresh, seasonal ingredients, the food-sharing concept allows guests to explore a variety of flavors. Suitable for intimate dinners and larger groups, Victoria also serves delicious lunches on weekends. Hospitality and excellent service are key, making every guest feel immediately welcome. Ideal for a surprising and accessible culinary experience.
Restaurant Victoria by Goyvaerts
Grand Café Josh
Grandcafé Josh is located at the historic Wilhelminaplein in Eindhoven. Discover a fusion of Art Deco and modern style; the grand café exudes elegance with beautiful details. Enjoy a culinary experience that balances classic and contemporary. The menu offers a range of dishes, ensuring there's something for everyone. From oysters with an oriental twist to delicious chateaubriand, perfect for enjoying alone or sharing with others!
Grand Café Josh
Grand Café De Lichttoren
Experience Grand Café De Lichttoren at its most magical during GLOW! Our iconic former Philips tower shines with a spectacular light projection – one of the absolute highlights along the route. The history of De Lichttoren is still prominently visible and tangible in the grand café. The industrial atmosphere – with high windows, original Philips lamps, vintage radios, and abundant greenery – creates the perfect setting for a delightful dinner in a historic environment. Be surprised by flavorful steaks, fresh fish, pasta, burgers, Mediterranean dishes, and exciting vegan options – all carefully prepared by our kitchen team. For the little ones, we offer a special children’s menu, making it the ideal spot for families as well. Due to the expected crowds, we recommend booking dinner in advance. Prefer to drop by spontaneously for a drink? No problem – our coffee corner and bar area are open all evening for drinks and bites.
Grand Café De Lichttoren
Café LouLou
Who is LouLou? Here it comes: a place to come together in the heart of Eindhoven. The cozy living room for your group of friends, the perfect setting for a surprising dinner, a summer hacienda as evening falls. LouLou is what you’re looking for and what you’ll find. Your spot! For carefully curated dishes inspired by the finest cuisines from various countries around the Mediterranean and Asia. For high-quality and unique cocktails, where each ingredient falls into place like the composition of a musical masterpiece. For an exciting and danceable musical program, packed with all-time favorites, from the '70s to now, from funk, house, and soul to that unforgettable disco track.
LouLou is all about long, candlelit dinners. But also enjoying a meal at the bar, soaking in unique concept nights and music – chatting with the bartenders on duty. Just as a local pub should be. Because LouLou is always there. Where good food and conversations turn into drinks and end on the dance floor.
Café LouLou
Café Wilhelmina
Velosoof in the Steentjeskerk
New in town! This spring, Velosoof opened its doors in the historic Steentjeskerk in Eindhoven. A unique culinary destination in the heart of Eindhoven, right next to the iconic Philips Stadium. Housed in this beautifully renovated church, we offer an unmatched ambiance and an unforgettable dining experience.
Upon entering, you’ll be immersed in the dynamic world of cycling. Our interior, inspired by this sport, combines historic grandeur with modern accents. At De Velosoof, everyone is sure to enjoy themselves!
Start your walk along the light art installations with a well-filled stomach. During Glow, we serve special Glow dishes alongside our regular menu. And before you leave, light your own candle in our little chapel...
Velosoof in the Steentjeskerk
Pand54
Pand54 is the local hangout of COC Eindhoven & Region, where LGBTQ+ people can meet in a relaxed, accessible environment.
Pand54
VANE Skybar
VANE Skybar is the hotspot of Eindhoven. A stylish bar with a rooftop terrace that every resident and visitor to the city simply must experience at least once. Soak up the lively atmosphere and take in the breathtaking views over the City of Light and far beyond during GLOW. Enjoy the spectacle from our Skybar Winter Terrace, where you'll find mulled wine, indulgent hot chocolate, and delicious snacks and meals.
VANE Skybar presents VANE Flavours Casual Dining, a menu designed with both locals and international guests in mind. It’s all about great taste without the formality. Not overly elaborate, but still a refreshing escape. The menu has been carefully curated to be creative, approachable, and always flavour-focused.
VANE Skybar
Mooie Boules Eindhoven
Mooie Boules Eindhoven is the place where drinks, boules, and delicious food come together. In the lively city center, on the charming Kleine Berg, you’ll step into a colorful venue full of cozy seating areas, lights, plants, and of course: a row of pétanque lanes. Think French ambiance, Eindhoven coziness, and a (competitive) game of boules. Whether you come with friends, colleagues, or a date – your evening here always starts (or ends) with a smile. While playing a lively game of boules, you can order the tastiest street food from Roast Bistro Bar – from juicy smash burgers to surprising vegetarian bites. And the drinks menu? Packed with craft beers, cocktails, and fine wines. It’s not just a restaurant or game spot, but a full experience. There’s also karaoke booths, a games cabinet full of board games, a ping pong table, a foosball table, a dartboard, and much more! Perfect for Friday drinks, birthdays, or team outings where you want more than just a bitterball and a beer.
Mooie Boules Eindhoven
Mainstreet
Dynamo
Down Town Gourmet Market
We are Down Town Gourmet Market. A modern food market in the center of Eindhoven, gathering 21 unique food concepts under one roof. We offer a broad variety of street food, high cuisine, comfort food and authentic dishes from around the world, and combine this with a large variety of drinks, coffee, and quality service. Within our market every kitchen takes pride in serving up a unique cuisine to ensure a large variety of food options. Grab a seat, share, taste, and smile.
Down Town Gourmet Market
‘t Taphuys Eindhoven
‘t Taphuys is a unique grand café/restaurant, perfect for dinner, drinks, and on certain days, lunch! At ’t Taphuys, the focus is on the tap walls featuring 100 beers and 50 wines. Here, you can pour your own drinks and enjoy endless tasting and discovery.
The shared dining menu offers dozens of delicious and diverse dishes to share – perfect for a sociable evening! Of course, you can also simply order a great burger. For drinks, we offer plenty of snack platters and bites. Want to make it really exciting? Each dish comes with recommended beer and wine pairings that you can pour yourself, and we also offer tasting flights.
Alongside the tap walls, the bar serves a full range of drinks and cocktails. On Fridays and Saturdays from 9 PM, a DJ takes over, turning drinks into a lively night out.
Reservations? They’re possible and recommended on weekends or for groups, but dropping in spontaneously is always welcome!
‘t Taphuys Eindhoven
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