Poolbar

Medieval Centre & Red Light District


Plastered with posters and vinyl records, the subterranean Poolbar is an easy-going place to shoot pool at its eight tables, or play table shuffleboard or darts. Two large screens show international sports fixtures; Dutch and Belgian beers are on tap and in bottles. Bilingual Dutch-English pub quizzes take place every Monday; other events include Jenga tournaments and occasional live bands.

A laid-back, non-professional pool tournament kicks off at 6pm on the first Sunday of the month.


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