Food Scene
Fair-priced French restaurant on the main square in Gorinchem. Large outdoor terrace for if the weather's nice ;-)
De Hoofdwacht
6 Grote MarktFair-priced French restaurant on the main square in Gorinchem. Large outdoor terrace for if the weather's nice ;-)
The best coffee place in Gorinchem! Great coffee, tea, cakes and savory snacks/lunchtime sandwiches & salads. High-tea on Sundays (reserve in advance). Take-out coffee also available.
espresso Hugo
24 Grote MarktThe best coffee place in Gorinchem! Great coffee, tea, cakes and savory snacks/lunchtime sandwiches & salads. High-tea on Sundays (reserve in advance). Take-out coffee also available.
For those foodies seeking something different & upmarket: this could be one of Gorinchem's most acclaimed restaurants. Check the prices before booking ;-)
Restaurant Solo
1 ZusterhuisFor those foodies seeking something different & upmarket: this could be one of Gorinchem's most acclaimed restaurants. Check the prices before booking ;-)
My personal favorite: Take the watertaxi across the river (EUR5) to this beautiful tiny old town & hand yourself over to the welcoming atmosphere & incredible food & wine! Great for a special evening!
Restaurant en Galerie Kruiden en Jasmijn
43 KerkstraatMy personal favorite: Take the watertaxi across the river (EUR5) to this beautiful tiny old town & hand yourself over to the welcoming atmosphere & incredible food & wine! Great for a special evening!
Misto
26 MolenstraatContemporary Italian. Fantastic staff, great food!
Italian food (take out/eat in) Low prices, deals to be had on Tuesday = pizza day. My favorite for take-out :)
Delfino Pizzeria
Italian food (take out/eat in) Low prices, deals to be had on Tuesday = pizza day. My favorite for take-out :)
A must-do for every new tourist to NL! Poffertjes are like tiny, thick pancakes: served with butter & icing sugar. Not great for your waistline, but oh so delicious! This venue is very child-friendly.
Rosella Pannenkoeken & Poffertjes
71 LangendijkA must-do for every new tourist to NL! Poffertjes are like tiny, thick pancakes: served with butter & icing sugar. Not great for your waistline, but oh so delicious! This venue is very child-friendly.
Eetcafé Kees
5 Grote MarktChips and burgers ;-)
Fast food out of a vending point in the wall! Try a Dutch Frikandel (like a burger in the shape of a sausage) or Kroket (a breaded meat-ragou).
FEBO
13 HoogstraatFast food out of a vending point in the wall! Try a Dutch Frikandel (like a burger in the shape of a sausage) or Kroket (a breaded meat-ragou).
Lovely little local restaurant with French influence. Extensive menu. Fantastic for lunch or dinner.
Grand Café het Gelagh
17 VarkenmarktLovely little local restaurant with French influence. Extensive menu. Fantastic for lunch or dinner.
Domino's Pizza Netherlands B.V. (Hoofdkantoor)
4 DefensiedokFast food delivery: Domino's pizza
Broodkapje
86 LangendijkTake out sandwiches
Venezia di Agnoli
26/27 Grote MarktFantastic ice cream!!
Grieks Eetcafé To Ouzeri
Greek restaurant: for eat in or take out.
Chinese: eat in or take out. Excellent food! Not the cheapest, but you can order half portions at a discounted rate. Standard portion sizes are large!!
Ming & Ming
29 KasteleinstraatChinese: eat in or take out. Excellent food! Not the cheapest, but you can order half portions at a discounted rate. Standard portion sizes are large!!
Everything Else
Parking. 1 euro p/hour from 9am - 5pm, Mon - Saturday. Thursdays paid parking until 9pm (late night shopping). Sunday's are free.
Kweeklust
KweeklustParking. 1 euro p/hour from 9am - 5pm, Mon - Saturday. Thursdays paid parking until 9pm (late night shopping). Sunday's are free.
Parking lot. 3 euros per day, pay and display. Buy your ticket before 8am to avoid any chance of a fine.
Paardenwater
PaardenwaterParking lot. 3 euros per day, pay and display. Buy your ticket before 8am to avoid any chance of a fine.
SNS Bank
1 WestwagenstraatCashpoint / ATM
ABN Amro
Cashpoint / ATM
Kazerneplein
KazernepleinParking garage
de Wingerd
20 ArkelstraatBookshop that doubles as a postoffice (stamps, sending parcels, etc).
Trains & buses.
- Utrecht: 45 min direct coach,
- Rotterdam: 45 min train ride with one changeover.
- Amsterdam: take coach to Utrecht, then train from there is approx. 25min.
Station
3 StationswegTrains & buses.
- Utrecht: 45 min direct coach,
- Rotterdam: 45 min train ride with one changeover.
- Amsterdam: take coach to Utrecht, then train from there is approx. 25min.
Essentials
Free parking. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both located here (large supermarkets, open until 8pm Mon - Saturday) along with local butcher, greengrocer, fishmonger, chipshop, and other local stores.
Piazza Center
Free parking. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both located here (large supermarkets, open until 8pm Mon - Saturday) along with local butcher, greengrocer, fishmonger, chipshop, and other local stores.
Local city grocery store. You may not find everything you desire (in which case head to Piazza Center) but it'll certainly see you through!
Troefmarkt-Citymarkt
40 WestwagenstraatLocal city grocery store. You may not find everything you desire (in which case head to Piazza Center) but it'll certainly see you through!
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the local pubs! Say hi to Jules, the owner ;-) Friendly team, English-speaking no problem. You can also eat here for relatively cheap prices. Make sure to ask what the menu of the day is!
Eetcafe de Knijp
90a Doctor C. VoogdpleinOne of the local pubs! Say hi to Jules, the owner ;-) Friendly team, English-speaking no problem. You can also eat here for relatively cheap prices. Make sure to ask what the menu of the day is!
Café Pavlov
23 LangendijkSay hi to the locals ;-) Beware: can be smokey inside...
Soestdijk
Welcoming atmosphere. Younger crowd (18 - 26!)
Shopping
Langendijk
LangendijkBoutiques and art galleries on the Langedijk.
HEMA Gorinchem
14 ArkelstraatOpen at 8am: a general store that is also good for basic breakfast necessities.
Sightseeing
This is where you can take the water taxi or the ferry to local destinations along the river.
Veerweg
VeerwegThis is where you can take the water taxi or the ferry to local destinations along the river.
Local castle - take the water taxi or the ferry over to discover :-)
26 Einheimische empfehlen
Schloss Loevestein
1 LoevesteinLocal castle - take the water taxi or the ferry over to discover :-)
Arts & Culture
Theater De Vijfzinnen
64 HaarstraatLocal theatre
Vue Gorinchem
9 AppeldijkLocal cinema / movie theater