Local on the menu. Our chefs combine familiar flavors with surprising ingredients, with the harvest from the region and our own vegetable garden always playing the main role. Take a seat in the old hospital or on our sunny terrace and be surprised by a lunch menu that is as unique as the village of Veenhuizen itself.
Our lunch menu truly offers a suitable option for everyone. Whether you fancy an honest uitsmijter with local bread, a crispy flammkuchen from the oven, or a surprising seasonal dish; we serve it with equal love.
Lunch or an extensive culinary experience? Do you have a little more time or want to give the afternoon an extra festive touch? No problem! If you prefer to enjoy the refined dishes from our dinner menu, we are happy to serve them during lunch as well. This way, you decide whether you go for a quick bite or an extensive gastronomic afternoon.
Plenty of choice for the little rascals. Our youngest guests are also catered for. For the little rascals, we have a selection of dishes that will make them happy, so the whole family can relax and enjoy the historic ambiance of our hospital.
Walk-in welcome. Reservations for lunch are not necessary. Feel free to walk in after a visit to the museum or during a bike ride through the area. Find a nice spot in our restaurant or on the terrace and let yourself be surprised. Feel free to stop by!
You are having lunch in a place where, for over a century, the care of people was central. In the shadow of the monumental hall and around the historic pharmacy, you now enjoy another form of well-being: pure culinary creativity during the afternoon. The authentic details, the robust old walls, and the serene, almost mystical tranquility of Veenhuizen form a backdrop for your lunch that is unparalleled in the Netherlands.
A sensory journey through time. As daylight streams through the tall windows, you taste the connection between the past and the present. The atmosphere of the 1893 health cluster has remained palpable in every corner, but is now combined with the warm hospitality of our family business. Lunch at Bitter & Zoet is therefore more than just a meal; it is a complete sensory experience where the stories of the Kolonie and the flavors of the Drenthe landscape seamlessly merge.
Unwind and connect. It is the perfect place to unwind, connect, and enjoy a tribute to history, served on today's plate, during your exploration of Veenhuizen. Whether you choose one of our lunch classics or treat yourself to a more extensive menu; you are part of a living history.