What to do in Maastricht at night ? Top 10 places - (2024)

It is clear that when you are on vacation, the best time to go out and discover the host city from a much more attractive angle is in the evening.

In Maastricht, as elsewhere, the nightlife is very attractive and full of surprises. Here is a brief description of what awaits you once the sun goes down!

Best neighborhood to go out and party

Old Maastricht

More precisely the Vrijthof square, the most beautiful square of Maastricht. It’s the perfect place to go for a walk in the evening and to party. The most important artistic events of the year take place here, such as the André Rieu concerts, the Preuvenemint culinary event or the Maastricht Magic.

Don’t hesitate to visit one of its cafés or brasseries to have a drink and spend a pleasant moment with friends or lovers. The terraces are heated at all times and offer unparalleled comfort and a nice view of the entire square, allowing you to enjoy your evening to the fullest.

If you’re hungry, just cross the street to find a good quiet restaurant to enjoy delicious dishes concocted by the greatest chefs in Europe, in a simulating and charming setting.

After such a hearty meal, you need to take a walk to digest and get some fresh air. You can head west to the fantastic twin churches of Saint-Servais and Saint Jean with their sublime architecture and imposing presence.

Best co*cktail bars and lounge bars

Mr Smith

During our stay in Maastricht, we had the opportunity to try several bars and we can confidently say that Mr. Smith is one of the best.

We particularly appreciated the festive atmosphere and the empathy of the staff.

We advise you to go there at least once during your stay in the city to live amazing moments and taste sensational co*cktails prepared by real professionals.

The service is impeccable, the decor seems to come from another time and the bartenders are very friendly!

The other particularity of this bar is that it is located in a cellar. This may seem a bit disconcerting at first, but you’ll soon get used to it.

De baron co*cktails

The Vrijthof square offers you a little moment of relaxation in this bar / co*cktail lounge installed in a French building with a very old style and whose beauty and charm are without appeal.

The establishment serves the best co*cktails in the Netherlands. So this is the place to go if you want to get a little bit of energy and freshness after a long day of wandering around the neighborhoods of Maastricht.

At De Baron co*cktails you do more than just have a drink, you have fun and you want to share these moments with as many people as possible!

Best rooftop bar – terrace bar

Grand Café d’n Ingel

You’ve decided to go out and enjoy your evening in Maastricht? We recommend D’n Ingel.

As its name suggests, this rooftop bar has adopted a rather original but also very touching concept: angels. Indeed, these sublime creatures decorate the interior of this restaurant to offer you a decoration worthy of the Garden of Eden!

It is clear that in such an atmosphere, your dinner can only go well, especially since you can also sit at the terrace of the café and admire the beautiful square of the Vrijthof.

Aan de Linde

Situated on the banks of the river Gueule, just outside the city, Aan de Linde stands out with its beautiful heated terrace and view that fills you with peace and inner well-being.

Enjoy the best drinks and celebrate the courtesy and delicacy of the Limburg people in the most ceremonious way. Dutch cuisine is also featured in a wonderful setting.

Best bars to listen to music

Café Duke

Do you love the blues? Then there’s no reason you shouldn’t like Duke’s.

It’s a place where the music is as intoxicating as the drink. The atmosphere is sure to stir you up and send you into a whirlwind of joy and good cheer!

If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to see live entertainment. Just check the program to make sure you’re prepared.

Pieter’s Café

This pub has it all; friendliness, animation and location. Café de Pieter is located in the city center and offers you the opportunity to spend your next evening in Maastricht.

Live bands play here very often to give you the best atmosphere you can dream of. You will certainly enjoy mingling with all the people who have come to listen to some music and drink a good beer.

It’s a great opportunity to meet new people and get to know the Dutch way of life!

Best nightclubs and bars for dancing

The Sway Café

The Sway café is not very spacious but it has the merit of making you feel comfortable to dance. If you get pushed around a bit when you enter the club, be a little lenient because you’ll soon see that it’s due to the crazy atmosphere inside.

The advantage with this bar is that it offers you a rare intimacy that you can’t find in big city nightclubs.

Everything there is to know about the locals, you’ll learn here, mingling with this crowd eager to be known!

The Maastricht Complex

We invite you to perfect your dancing skills at one of the busiest nightclubs in Holland. Complex Maastricht will give you an unforgettable night out and an introduction to the nightlife in Maastricht.

The incorrigible party-goer in you will probably be pleased to know that this club regularly hosts the biggest artists of the moment as well as talented bands that will rock the stage and give you a good dose of adrenaline.

The Best Restaurants

Le bistro croquant

This place has nothing to envy to the Parisian bistros. Everything is there; the style, the French music, the flavors and even the service.

You eat well here and you want to talk about it around you!

We recommend you to try their caramel ice cream; it’s a real treat. As for the food, it is a perfect faultless! It combines refined taste and presentation.

The NOVO

You will be very pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. You will taste exquisite dishes, as well as rich and diverse wines, accompanied by cheeses, an absolutely stunning combination.

The welcome is more than friendly and the service, incomparable. It is well worth the detour to get there, since it is located outside the city center.

Moreover, the establishment is very well maintained with a perfect decoration in every point of view.

Wine restaurant Mes Amis

We recommend without hesitation this superb restaurant in Maastricht. It was a surprising discovery for us on all levels.

The staff is very attentive, the food is tasty and so are the wines that accompanied the meal, not to mention that the dessert was without a doubt, a real work of art.

We are sure you will have a fabulous evening and will return soon.

Other things to do in the evening in Maastricht

If you’re not into nightclubs and bars in Maastricht, you can always opt for a different kind of quiet place.

Go to the theater

For example, you can go to the ” Ainsi ” theater, located in a former cement factory, to enjoy the most beautiful shows in this extraordinary hall and have a drink at its bar in a fierce and rustic industrial style.

The Tonnelgroep Maastricht is one of the most popular theaters for young audiences because it always hosts the hottest shows.

Going to the opera

The Aan het theater on the Vrijthof square is also a beautiful place where the famous André Rieu plays and where exhibitions of the painter Marc Rieu are held.

Night strolls

Nothing beats a night stroll through the neighborhoods of Maastricht to relax and let the light July breeze lull you to sleep.

A visit to the Falstaff café

If, after this little exercise, you feel a little peckish, you can go into the Falstaff café for a bite to eat and a drink. The atmosphere is great!

Where to go out around Maastricht?

Normandy Bar & Gourmet

Do you like vegetarian food and are you looking for a nice place to have fun and forget your hard day? The Normandy Bar & Gourmet is exactly the right restaurant for you.

It offers wines from all over Europe and introduces you to Dutch cuisine as you’ve never experienced it before.

Restaurant Pura

A must try! You will never have eaten as well as in Pura. Who says vegetarian food can’t be tasty? You’ll soon realize that this is absolutely not true when you see all the knowledge of the chefs who know how to bring out the best of each product to make a true culinary masterpiece

Restaurant De Haselderhof

Would you like to dine at the entrance of Valkenburg Castle? Restaurant De Haselderhof makes your wish come true and more! You’ll have no trouble appreciating the timeless style, the indescribable class and the magnificent view of Valkenburg.

Everything has been thought of to please you and to keep you coming back; from the welcome to the competence of the staff, from the simplicity of the food to the quality of the wine and coffee.