From the kitchen
The pub-restaurant is known for burgers and dishes from the grill, with vegetarian options.
Eetcafé Giethoorn
Burgers & Grill on the village canal
Eetcafé Giethoorn, also known as Giethoorn Burgers & Grill, is in the centre of Giethoorn, behind a bridge over the village canal. You eat from the grill, sit on the terrace and the children play in the covered play loft.
Burgers, grill and play
The pub-restaurant is run by brothers who have long worked side by side in the kitchen. The cooking revolves around burgers and the grill. After a boat trip or a walk through the village you can rest on the terrace. For children there is a large covered play loft and a fenced playground.
- Burgers and grill, also with vegetarian options
- Lunch, dinner and drinks
- Barbecue, brunch and lunch for groups of up to about 60 people
- Covered play loft of more than 200 m² and a fenced playground
- Rent a canoe, kayak and SUP board
- Escape boxes, treasure hunts, pub quiz and crazy bingo
- Packages with boating, food and a game
- Dogs are welcome
At Eetcafé Giethoorn you can have lunch and eat out, have a barbecue or brunch with a group, have drinks, eat and play with children, rent a canoe, kayak or SUP board, do an escape box, detective game or treasure hunt, and book a day out with boating and food.
Eating and drinking
At Giethoorn Burgers & Grill it is all about burgers and the grill. You can have lunch, dinner and drinks, and children and vegetarians find something they like too. The menu changes over time; for the current menu call 0521 71 24 20.
During the day
You can also have lunch here, for example after a boat trip or a walk through the village.
In the evening
For dinner or drinks with snacks to share you are welcome on the terrace or inside.
For the kids
There is a children’s menu, and afterwards children can play in the play loft.
Vegetarian and special requests
There are vegetarian options. Let them know about dietary requirements in advance and the kitchen will work with you.
Dogs welcome
Your dog is welcome at Eetcafé Giethoorn too.
Groups
Eating and drinking with a group
The pub-restaurant is set up for family groups, parties and staff outings of up to about 60 people. For groups there are, among other things, a barbecue, a coffee table with refreshments, a brunch, a lunch and drinks. Call for the current options and a tailor-made proposal.
- Barbecue for groups
- Drinks with snacks
- Coffee table, lunch and brunch for groups
Play loft and playground
Eetcafé Giethoorn focuses on families with children. While you eat or have a drink, the children play in the renewed covered play loft of more than 200 m². Outside is a pirate ship in a fully fenced sandpit, so children can play safely so close to the water. There are high chairs and a baby changing room.
Covered
Play loft
With a ball pit, large play blocks and spinning and puzzle games. In a separate space children can draw and make crafts; craft boxes are available for an extra charge.
Play
Interactive play wall
The play loft also has interactive games, such as a play screen that children play at together.
Watch
Mini cinema
In the mini cinema children watch cartoons, series and other clips on a big screen. In the ball pit you play together with the big plush beaver Evert.
Games and treasure hunts
From the pub-restaurant you can play a game in and around the village with your family, friends or colleagues. You book all the games below on the Eetcafé Giethoorn booking page.
Escape box The Vanished Gold
An escape room in a box, which you play wherever you like. The story is about the smuggler Wim Pietersen. You solve puzzles and tasks to unravel the riddle of the stolen gold.
Operation Detective
With your team you solve three cold cases: who is the culprit, what is the weapon and where did it happen? Meanwhile you walk through the village. You play with a game app and game materials.
Giethoorn interactive treasure hunt
A quiz with more than 25 questions about Giethoorn, which you play on your own phone. On foot, by boat or in one place, also with several boats. The scores go into a ranking.
Kids Crooks & Sleuths
A treasure hunt for children: there has been a break-in at the town hall and you help the police catch the crook. With a game app and a folder of clues you look for hints in the village.
Kidsbox The Secret of the Dinos
An escape box for children. The Glitter Dinos have hidden their treasure in a chest full of riddles. Can you solve the puzzles and open the chest?
Pub Quiz and Crazy Bingo
A pub quiz with a live host, or a playful twist on bingo. Suitable for an evening with friends, family or colleagues.
Boating and packages
At Eetcafé Giethoorn you rent a canoe or SUP board to paddle through the narrow canals yourself, past small bridges and thatched farmhouses. In the packages you combine food with boating, a village tour or a game. The content can vary; see the current packages on the booking page.
Canoe, kayak and SUP board
Paddle through the village at your own pace. You can try stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) even if you have never done it before.
- 1-person canoe
- 2-person kayak
- 3-person Canadian canoe
- SUP board
Packages
A day out with boating, a village tour or a game, combined with food and drink. There are packages for families and for groups.
Practical information
- AddressBinnenpad 49, 8355 BR Giethoorn, behind a bridge over the village canal
- Bookingonline via the booking page, or by phone on 0521 71 24 20
- Parkingpaid parking at P1 Yellow (Binnenpad 14), about 250 metres on foot; P2 Green is about 350 metres away
- Groupsup to about 60 people
- Childrenplay loft, fenced playground, high chairs and baby changing room
- Dogswelcome
Frequently asked questions about Eetcafé Giethoorn
What food is there at Eetcafé Giethoorn?
Eetcafé Giethoorn is a pub-restaurant with burgers and grill. There are also vegetarian options and a children’s menu. The menu changes over time, so call 0521 71 24 20 for the current menu.
Is Eetcafé Giethoorn suitable for children?
Yes. There is a covered play loft of more than 200 m² with a ball pit, an interactive play wall, large building blocks, a drawing and crafts area and a mini cinema. Outside is a fenced playground with a pirate ship in the sandpit. There are high chairs, a baby changing room and a children’s menu.
How do you book a table at Eetcafé Giethoorn?
You book a table online on the Eetcafé Giethoorn booking page. There you also book the group barbecue, games, canoes, SUP boards and packages. You can also call, on 0521 71 24 20.
Can you come to Eetcafé Giethoorn with a group?
Yes. The pub-restaurant is suitable for family parties, staff outings and other groups of up to about 60 people. For groups there are, among other things, a barbecue, a coffee table with refreshments, a brunch and a lunch.
Can you bring your dog to Eetcafé Giethoorn?
Yes. Dogs are welcome at Eetcafé Giethoorn.
Can you rent a canoe or SUP board at Eetcafé Giethoorn?
Yes. Via the booking page you rent a 1-person canoe, a 2-person kayak, a 3-person Canadian canoe or a SUP board.
Where do you park at Eetcafé Giethoorn?
The nearest car park is P1 Yellow (Binnenpad 14), about 250 metres on foot; parking there is paid. Car park P2 Green, signposted at the turning for the centre, is about 350 metres away.