A Wine Lover’s Guide to The Hague

The Hague often plays third fiddle to Amsterdam and Rotterdam — and that’s exactly why we love it. It’s refined but relaxed, cultured but understated. Home to embassies, galleries, and seaside escapes, it’s a city where you can tour a palace, dip your toes in the North Sea, and enjoy a glass of something brilliant — all in one day.

It’s also full of wine gems, from polished bistros to tucked-away bars that know their way around a bottle. Here’s where we drink, dine, and decompress in The Hague.

Wijnbar Basaal

Elegant and unpretentious, Wijnbar Basaal is a local favourite. Perched on the edge of Chinatown near the canal, it offers a seasonal menu and a strong selection of European natural and biodynamic wines. The terrace is perfect in warm weather, and the candlelit interior is equally charming come winter.

📍 Dunne Bierkade 3, 2512 BC Den Haag

Bouzy Wine & Food

Located on the vibrant Denneweg, Bouzy is beloved for its exceptional Champagne list and ever-rotating wine selection. The vintage-meets-modern interior, generous windows, and attentive staff make it a joy for afternoon sipping or pre-dinner drinks.

📍 Denneweg 83, 2514 CE Den Haag

Walter Benedict

This charming bistro at the end of Denneweg serves well-executed classics alongside a Burgundy-leaning wine list. It’s open from morning till late — come for a solo glass or settle in with friends over a few plates and something silky and red.

📍 Denneweg 69A, 2514 CE Den Haag

Bowie

Neighbourhood charm meets Parisian polish at Bowie in the Regentessekwartier. With its sweeping front windows, curated wine list, and locally sourced menu, this is a spot you’ll want to linger in. Natural-leaning bottles and warm hospitality guaranteed.

📍 Regentesselaan 24A, 2562 CZ Den Haag

Why We Love Wine in The Hague

• It’s a city of calm — ideal for slow lunches and long glasses
• You’re never far from the sea — or from a good wine list
• There’s a quiet confidence to the scene here — less trend, more taste
• It pairs culture with comfort — and wine with everything

While You're There...

Visit the Mauritshuis for a quiet moment with Vermeer and Rembrandt. Walk or cycle through the royal gardens. And end your day in Scheveningen with sand between your toes and a bottle chilled from Bouzy.

Until next time, stay nosey.