Café De Vink

Gay pub · The Hague Centrum

Dutch schlager, a rustic bar and regulars who know every word: Café De Vink on Schoolstraat is considered The Hague’s oldest gay bar and turns into a party pub as the evening goes on.

• ★ 4.3 on Google (187)
• Oldest gay bar in the city
• Dutch music
• Until 2.30 am

Address

Schoolstraat 28
2511 AX The Hague

Opening hours

evenings until 2.30 am, busiest Thu–Sat

Crowd

mixed ages, lots of regulars, mostly 40-plus

Music

Dutch hits, levenslied, schlager

Getting there

Tram Grote Markt, 3 minutes’ walk

What makes De Vink special

Café De Vink is on Schoolstraat, a small lane between the Grote Kerk and the Grote Markt in the heart of The Hague’s city centre. It is often called the city’s oldest gay bar and has kept the character of a classic brown café.

Early in the evening it’s cosy and sociable; later people dance. The music is mainly Dutch, levenslied and schlager, loud enough to sing along. At weekends it gets crowded at the bar.

Atmosphere and crowd

The crowd is friendly and mixed in age, with many regulars over 40 plus younger Hague locals who like the party-pub atmosphere. Google reviews praise the rustic decor and the exuberant atmosphere.

Contact & links

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut, Google reviews (4.3 stars, 187 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.