Santé: sipping cocktails in Maastricht

Negroni, Mojito or Espresso Martini? Your choice of cocktail says a lot about you as a person. Whatever you drink, you can indulge in Maastricht. From a speakeasy (hidden behind a secret door) to a bar located on the bustling Vrijthof. Where do you go for cocktails?

We join you on a journey with Mr Smith. At this speakeasy bar, your experience begins mysteriously. The idea of this kind of hidden establishment originated during Prohibition, a period from 1920 to 1933 in US history when the sale and production of alcohol was prohibited. We left out the illegal, but took away the mysterious. "Press for drinks" and a world of cocktails opens up before you. Mr Smith likes to shake something surprising for you.

Mr Smith

Speakeasy-style cocktail bar in Wyck with an extensive menu. More info on Mr Smith

Mr Smith

We stay in Wyck for our next tip: The Founders Bar. Located in Hotel Beaumont, near Restaurant Harry's. Here, it's like stepping back in time and visiting a hotel bar in London or Paris in the 1920s. Of the last century, of course ;-) With luxurious sofas and chairs a modest menu for small bites, this is the perfect place to get into the mood for your night out.

Founders Bar

Atmospheric cocktail bar with a touch of the 1920s. Enjoy creative cocktails, an extensive wine list and delicious bites. More about Founders Bar

Founders Bar

Wanna be on top of... Maastricht? Maastricht's only rooftop bar is a great hotspot if you love sipping cocktails with insane views. Nor does a city need more rooftop bars, this one counts for three. Located on the Eiffel Building in the up-coming Sphinx Quarter. Here lies the foundation of Maastricht making, this former factory used to make Sphinx sanitary ware. From a refreshing Spritz to a classic Moscow Mule. Let's go sky high!

Bold Rooftopbar

Come and enjoy breathtaking views, delicious cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere. More info on Bold Rooftopbar

Bold Rooftopbar

In the middle of the city on the famous Vrijthof, you can recently visit Somewhere in the Middle, an exclusive New York-style cocktail bar. You should know, because this establishment is hidden in the basement of Restaurant MOMUS. The mixologists serve a classic Mojito, but are just as happy to conjure up an unusual cocktail. How about a cherry pie cocktail? Tradition meets innovation!

Somewhere In The Middle

Hidden under the Vrijthof: an intimate cocktail bar with warm atmosphere, creative cocktails and surprising flavours in a stylish setting. More info on Somewhere In The Middle

Somewhere In The Middle

Rumor has it you can order great cocktails over here! This boozy bar is located on the cosy Koestraat, the nightlife street of Maastricht. Not so much for dancing, but mainly for endless drinking and chatting. At this bar in the Jeker Quarter, you can sit on the terrace in good weather and watch Maastricht stroll by. What shall we order? A classic Margarita or a Pink Sweetness (cocktail in a milkshake jacket). The choice is vast!