Maggie Blue
A distinctive waterside Bar & Kitchen for lunch, cocktails, à la carte dining, four to seven courses, high tea and complete nights out.
At a glance
Prices
The regular menu is seasonal. Examples when checked: starters €15–€18, mains €19–€27.50 and desserts €10.50–€15. Introductory prices and dishes may change; check the current menu.
Plan ahead
Opening hours
- Monday – Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday – Thursday – Sunday
- 12:00–23:00
- Friday – Saturday
- 12:00–01:00
Why visit?
Maggie Blue is a distinctive Bar & Kitchen on Hooftstraat, close to the centre and directly by the water. Its concept changes through the day: coffee and lunch in the afternoon, bites and cocktails at the bar, extended dinners at a table and music or dinner shows on selected nights.
Lunch, dinner and tasting menus
The lunch menu ranges from soup of the day at €8.50 and croquettes at €9.75 to more elaborate bread dishes and salads at around €13.50–€16. At dinner, choose à la carte or let the kitchen decide with four to seven courses. When checked, the four-course menu cost €45 and five courses €49 per person. Six and seven courses carried temporary introductory prices of €49 and €59; regular prices are €59 and €69.
À la carte and drinks
The current dinner menu combines European and Asian influences. Examples include tuna tartare, Peking duck, beef tataki, watermelon sashimi and sushi as starters. Mains range from a smashed burger and truffle pasta to bavette and cod. When checked, starters were €15–€18, mains €19–€27.50 and desserts €10.50–€15. Wine pairing costs €7 per glass and the reduced-alcohol Bob pairing €4 per glass.
High tea and special nights
High tea lasts 2.5 hours and costs €29.50 per person with unlimited tea, or €34.50 with a welcome cocktail. Final guest numbers and dietary requirements must be submitted at least seven days in advance. Maggie Blue also hosts dinner shows and themed nights; these carry separate tickets, menus and terms from a regular table booking.
Opening hours and booking
Maggie Blue is closed Monday and Tuesday. It opens Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from noon to 11 pm, and Friday and Saturday from noon to 1 am. Book through the official website, particularly for tasting menus, high tea or popular weekend nights.
Allergies and gluten-free dining
The official high-tea menu charges €7.50 per person for allergy or dietary adaptations, excluding vegetarian and pregnancy requirements. The regular restaurant information gives no specific public gluten-free preparation or cross-contamination policy. Discuss coeliac disease and serious allergies directly before booking.
What makes it special
- ✓Waterside Bar & Kitchen near the centre
- ✓À la carte or a four-to-seven-course tasting menu
- ✓Lunch, cocktails, high tea and dinner shows
- ✓Open until 1 am on Friday and Saturday
What to wear and bring
- Book ahead for weekend nights and tasting menus
- Check current dishes and introductory prices
- Submit high-tea dietary requests at least seven days ahead
- Discuss serious allergies directly with the venue
Who is it for?
- Couples
- Groups of friends
- Cocktail lovers
- Leisurely diners
- Celebrations
Weather & changes
Good weather enhances the waterside location. A specific terrace seat and outdoor service remain subject to weather and availability.
Facilities nearby
Restaurant, bar, terrace, upstairs room and boat mooring support different visits. Official parking and full accessibility details are not clearly published.
Our editorial assessment
How does Maggie Blue score?
Maggie Blue scores strongly as a distinctive Bar & Kitchen combining lunch, multi-course dinner, cocktails, music and late evenings. À-la-carte dining, four-to-seven-course menus, the waterside location and events provide variety. Its atmosphere-led approach and higher dinner prices suit a quick or quiet meal less well, while allergen and accessibility information could be clearer in advance.
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Score breakdown
Concept & atmosphere
8.8/10Interior, music, cocktails, bar and restaurant form one clear evening concept that stands apart from a standard grand café.
Menu choice
8.6/10Lunch, à la carte, four-to-seven-course menus, wine pairings and high tea create several clear visit formats.
Evening experience
8.8/10Long dinners, the bar, cocktails, Friday and Saturday opening until 1 am and dinner shows create more than a standalone meal.
Price & clarity
8.1/10PDF menus clearly show many prices from lunch to tasting menus, although seasonal changes and introductory offers require a final check.
Location & access
8.3/10The Hooftstraat location is central and waterside, making it easy to combine with the town centre, a walk or arrival by boat.
Allergen information
7.0/10High-tea information mentions advance notice and a surcharge, but the regular menu lacks a public, specific preparation and cross-contamination policy.
＋Strengths
- Distinctive combination of restaurant, bar, cocktails, music and events.
- Broad choice between lunch, à la carte, multi-course menus and high tea.
- Central waterside location with opening until 1 am on Fridays and Saturdays.
!Points to consider
- Music, cocktails and dinner shows can be livelier than guests seeking a very quiet dinner may prefer.
- Introductory prices and seasonal dishes may change; check the current menu when booking.
- Coeliac disease or serious allergies require direct advance discussion; no public cross-contamination policy is available.
✓ How we assessed it
The score is weighted using factors relevant to this type of place. This is our editorial assessment, not an average of visitor reviews.
Assessment based on official sources; no on-site editorial visit yet.Sources checked
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Frequently asked questions
When is Maggie Blue open?
Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from noon to 11 pm; Friday and Saturday from noon to 1 am. It is closed Monday and Tuesday.
How much does dinner at Maggie Blue cost?
When checked, four courses cost €45 and five courses €49. À-la-carte mains were roughly €19–€27.50. Current introductory prices may change.
Does Maggie Blue offer high tea?
Yes. A 2.5-hour high tea costs €29.50 with unlimited tea or €34.50 with a welcome cocktail. Numbers and dietary requests are due seven days in advance.
Is Maggie Blue suitable for coeliac guests?
The official website gives no specific cross-contamination policy. Contact the venue before booking and explicitly ask whether safe gluten-free preparation is possible.
Are dinner shows included in a regular reservation?
No. Dinner shows are separate events with their own date, ticket price, menu and booking terms.