Musis is the main concert hall of Arnhem, home of het Gelders Orkest (known as the Arnhem…read morePhilharmonic Orchestra in English). Known formerly as 'Musis Sacrum', Latin for 'Dedicated to the Muses', it was originally built in 1847 and was expanded in 1888-90. The main orchestra hall is built on the model of the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, complete with the names of famous composers along the balcony. The Gelders Orkest plays here almost every week but there's also many other concerts and events happening so make sure to check the schedule. The Musis is currently undergoing renovation, and a whole recital hall and foyer are currently being built on the park side of the building, this is expected to be finished in 2017. The building also houses the Mahler cafe, a bistro-cafe where you can grab lunch, coffee, or a pre-concert meal.

Well. We traveled to the lovely town of Tilburg to catch a concert at this venue. It's a proper…read moreconcert hall and I really liked it. I also appreciated how well-designed it is. The bathrooms are in the right places. There are bars within convenient reach for most of the arena. It's just smart. Acoustics and lights were good, show was really good. So the 013 is mostly GA standing only, but the back of the room does have a series of raised "step" type platforms ... that offer an option for sitting down or at least having a place to sit down if you'd like to alternate sitting and standing. Being in the back of the room, it's also a little more chill than the rail. The venue also has a balcony upstairs but you pretty much need to get up there and hold your spot for the whole show if you're doing that. The venue also has those cool locker systems that we've only encountered in Europe. For my American friends: You scan the QR code posted around the lockers or use the pin pad terminal to rent a locker. Then you get to set a code and the machine tells you which locker will now be yours and then you go off and use your code to lock and unlock the locker for the night. Very slick. I chose to hang in the back on the riser area. It was great because there is a bar right back there and toilets right near the bar. So you never have to go too far for anything. The view is pretty good, especially for us shorties. I don't know why all men in Europe are like 7' tall but they are all giraffes. I also discovered a secret spot that I don't mind sharing since I probably won't be back to this venue any time soon... on each side of the riser area, there's a big beam that comes down vertically along the wall. If you position yourself right in front of that beam, there's a little ledge formed where you can either stand and put your back up against the beam for support or sit and basically have a backrest. Best seat in the house. Staff was really friendly and the crowd was also really friendly. We'd definitely come back.

Fantastic concert/club venue. Possibly the best I've ever been to. The other reviewer has pretty…read moremuch covered it all, particularly in respect to the fantasticly designed layout of the venue.

Typical brown pub that makes an art out of delivering value for money... The daily specials are…read moredecent and very affordable, and offer enough in terms of variation to keep it interesting. The beer menu is quite broad and offers something for everyone, but does lack for depth a bit. One last note; the staff is very friendly and capable, and the atmosphere is very good. Looking forward to going there on a Thursday when there's live music at the venue.

Maybe now my favorite place in Amersfoort. Genuinely friendly staff, and they have a very…read morereasonably priced daily special. Overall a much better value than all the other overpriced mediocre restaurants in NL. 4 good meals here so far and I also like the music. Still have to check out the live music on Thursday nights.

Het Muzieklokaal is a music café in Utrecht that I heard about when it opened just over a year ago…read moreand finally had the chance to visit. Such a cool idea, it's a normal enough cafe but then with a grand piano in the middle. Why? Because they regularly have performances here by musicians and ensembles! I came on Sunday, where their regularly scheduled classical music hour happens from 16.00 to 17.00. My excuse for coming was that an old friend of mine was playing, but I was also curious to see the café. It was very busy but the waitstaff quickly came and took my order at my table. It took a while for my coffee to arrive but it was fine. A little before 16.00 the musicians appeared and started to tune their instruments. When they were ready to play the proprietor whistled to get everyone's attention and introduced the artists. The concert is in principle 2x20 mins with a 20 min pause in between. During the concert everyone stayed silent and listened (or continued to work on their computers) and the staff came around with drink orders for anything except coffee or tea - because the coffee machine makes too much sound to use during the concert! Overall I found the atmosphere really nice. I was really impressed how attentive the audience was, and it's such a nice relaxed and informal atmosphere to experience classical music in. Families came with their small children so they could look at the instruments close up, university students took a break from writing papers to listen to Bach, and there were quite a few people who came specifically for the concert. They have all sorts of concerts and activities so I highly recommend checking out the agenda on their website. But if you love music, coffee, and cocktails, then this is your place!!!!!

There aren't too many places in the world where you can get live music seven nights a week and…read morerarely be disappointed. This is one of them. 't Oude Pothuys Has been a fixture of nightlife in Utrecht for decades. Limited but very good menu with dinner served until 9:30 PM each night, with live music beginning at 10 PM. The staff is amazing, very warm and welcoming, and the vibe...very chill. Musicians and music lovers will feel very much at home here

I'm a sucker for a vaulted basement bar - it was quiet. We chose to sit inside because it was a bit…read morewindy and rainy so didn't get a chance to enjoy the canal-side terrace. Inside was cozy, lots of candles - I heard it picks up in the evenings and has great life music. Service was fast and efficient - had some tasty beers (Thai Thai IPA?) and ordered some bitterballen. I highly recommend.

Nice bar for an outdoor afternoon, or a late evening. quite…read morelarge terrace in the sun until late. Nice cocktails and some bar food. They have live music inside very often. Nice owners.

Kick ass place to see live bands! Staff is awesome. Full bar for all your alcoholic needs and wants.read more

The Waterhole is a fun little club a friend and I walked into while we were in Amsterdam…read more They had live music that was entertaining, good food (we weren't too hungry, but got some Biterballen as a late night snack), and a super fun vibe overall. If you're looking for some live music in Amsterdam, any night of the week, definitely check out The Waterhole!

Love this bar! The live music was amazing, drink menu is good, there's pool tables and that vibrant…read morevibe was the best thing about this bar!