6x Thursday nights to remember (or not)

It’s Friday morning, and you feel as fried as the egg you’re cooking. With sleep still in your eyes, you wonder, “Whose number is this on my forearm?”. Well, it's safe to say: your Thursday night kicked your ass! No clue where you ended up? Well, chances are it was at one of these places!

Stratumseind

Let’s kick things off with a no-brainer: Stratumseind. This is the longest pub street in the Netherlands, packed with about 50 bars and cafés. Whether you’re into sports bars or karaoke spots where you can 'sing' tunes that only dogs will appreciate, Stratumseind has got you covered. But here’s our pro tip: why not create your own pub crawl? Start at Stadscafé Spijker with a 'beer pipe' (don’t ask, just drink), then stumble upon bars like La Route, The Fat One, Feestcafé Witte Gij’t (trust us, we didn’t name it), and the Belgisch Biercafé. The next day’s hangover? Consider it a souvenir!

Board Game Night at LAB-1

Do you remember that one strategic moves that (unknowingly) scored you a phone number last night? Well, it might also work wonders during a game of Ludo. Every other Thursday evening, you can play board games at LAB-1 or try to beat your Pacman high score!

De Ballenbak

If you sell the cheapest beer in Stratum, you don’t need much explaining. Welcome to De Ballenbak (The Ball Pit - a pun on frat boys). Here, one beer costs just €1.50. Still not convinced? Attend one of the Na-Tentamen-Feesten (After-Exams-Parties), and you'll be hooked. On Thursday nights, the doors open at 22:00, and you’ll dance until the last student (yep, that’s you) leaves. Don’t forget your student ID – you won’t get in without it!

Biergarten Strijp-S

In its short existence, this hotspot at Strijp-S has already proven itself a true domibo (Dutch for Thursday afternoon drinks) paradise. Craving an ice-cold draught beer, some wood-grilled food, or a night of dancing? Either way, Biergarten will make your Thursday afternoon a staggering success!

De Huiskamer Strijp-S

On Thursday evenings, you can settle into your vintage chair at De Huiskamer Strijp-S. With a well-stocked games cabinet and mystery meals, you'll never be bored here. Plus, De Huiskamer regularly hosts open-mic sessions where everyone can showcase their talent. Fancy a dance? You're in the right place. Move over, grandma’s bench – it's time to get wild!

Best party cafés in the Netherlands

You need little introduction if you've won the prize for best party bar in the Netherlands many times in a row. At Café Bar 't Lempke (The Lightbulb) and Café Costa, you dance next to or even on the bar. Or as Costa would put it: this is where you party like it’s Champions League. On Thursday nights, you and your friends start the weekend vibes around 7 or 8 PM.