’t Oude Pothuys

Utrecht


On a summer day you can drink or dine right at the canal-side facing the brick arched Smeebrug bridge. However, this cosy pub-restaurant's real draw is the free nightly live music in its whitewashed double-barrelled medieval cellar. Concerts rarely start before 11pm (10pm quieter evenings).

Expect lounge-styles on Sunday, singer-songwriters on Monday, jam sessions Tuesday and Thursday, jazz Wednesdays, bands on Friday (up-and-coming) and Saturday (established).


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