De Bastaard

Utrecht


This unpretentious, jazz-toned bar serves a full range of La Trappe Dutch Trappist beers (including three on tap, from €3.20) that you can sip while dining cheaply on takeaway – it has no kitchen so you're welcome to bring your own food.

Occasionally the pool table is pushed aside to reveal a minitheatre for predominantly student productions. Behind there's a small tree-shaded garden area.


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