Vliegendt Hert

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The world needs more wine bars like this super-stylish conversion of a 16th-century mansion. The eating and drinking action occurs behind a wine shop stocked with a world-class selection of European and New World bottles. Choose a bottle to enjoy with a meal or snack in the rear wine bar/restaurant (corkage €10), or choose from 60 wines offered by the glass.

The borrelkaart (snack menu) includes French and Italian charcuterie and cheese; the small but delicious dinner menu features fish and meat dishes. You can also opt for a wine tasting accompanied by borrel hapjes (snacks; three wines €19 to €25).


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