The is one of those must-go places. Very traditional with friendly staff and great ambiance. The…read moreFrench Onion soup was delicious and hit the spot on that chilly day. The toasties are very simple, but also delicious. It is a small food menu, but it will be good! Grab a Dutch beer and a bite to eat while enjoying the feel of this restaurant in a busy but cool area.

Want to see somthing cool while the wife shops, this is it! Right off the shopping street, this…read moreplace takes you back in time and with great beer on tap. While the shopping goes on in the modern world, you can step back in the 1700s and have a drink! Enjoy, let me know if I helped!

A nice place for a beer or two, decent prices to boot. Good staff and a nice atmosphere for a…read moreThursday evening. As everyplace on this street, outdoor seating with heaters for the colder evenings.

Very friendly good locals bar with free WiFiread more

So they open up at 4PM, which is slightly early for the 5 O'clock drink, but hey I'm not local and…read morewhere else would you expect to find an Irishman...... I had the good fortune of being the one and only patron for the first hour and I sat and talked to the owner, Pieter. This place just has that authentic Irish feel to it. I actually walked a half a mile past another Irish pub that was closer to my hotel to get to this one. Maastricht does not have as much exposure to Yelp, so I actually had to look for a recommendation on another site. That is exactly why I am reviewing this restaurant. Yelpers need to know this place! I enjoyed a Smithwick's on tap. The beer was extremely cold, and the pint was a perfect pour! However, the biggest draw for me was the fish and chips. They are absolutely delicious! The fish is a rather large piece, done right in beer batter. It is also extremely flaky and I consider this a good thing! The pub is also known to be a good place to watch European football. The TVs are hooked up to sound and broadcast in HD. Whether you're looking for a good pint, good food or just to enjoy a football game, this is your place. And let Pieter know that Craig from Yelp sent you!

We went to Peter's Irish Pub because we were looking for some good bar food. My companion wanted…read moresoup and I wanted fish & chips and a pint of Guinness. We've been in Irish Bars all over the world. This one is special. For one thing, it's clean. I mean *really* clean. It's really nicely furnished and decorated. The place has sort of an "upscale" ambiance, but retains the laid back feeling you expect from an Irish Pub. The food was terrific. We enjoyed large portions and the exceptional presentation. Prices were reasonable and the service was great. In short, this isn't your run of the mill Irish Pub. I absolutely recommend you check it out.

Well stocked beer cafe next to the archway/portcullis near the top of the precinct. Several beers…read moreon tap and supposedly 200 beers available including bottled varieties. Sedimented beers were not poured as carefully as they should have been leaving a lot of waste. Ask to pour your own. A friendly bar that can get very busy. if you like your beers you should also try t'Pumpke. Walk up to the main road from the archway and turn left. You will see the bar on your right.

Visited Maastricht for the first time and came across the Old Dutch for an early dinner. The food…read morewas pretty good! In an area full of different terraces and restaurants, this one stood out because the menu was easily visible written above the place. I got the Tartufo burger which was delicious!!! Wagyu beef, Truffel mayonaise, tomaat, Parmezaan & rucola!! Yum! Others in my group had the French onion soup, bitterballen (a must when visiting Holland) and some kind of sausage and cheese platter (I forgot the name). The bottom line was that my burger was amazing, and the service was a little slow, but other than that it was a great experience. Great terrace for people watching.

First time in the Netherlands, we wandered thru Maastricht searching for a place to eat caught in…read morethe purgatory between lunch & dinner. Not sure why we picked Old Dutch from the broad selection of café bars along the square. May have been the beer selection or the beautiful waitress who spoke perfect English, but in we went to escape the afternoon heat. Whatever the reason, we chose well. The four of us 50 somethings were invisible to Danielle, but she remained friendly and courteous. Luke gave us an education on the local beer and mapped out a good walking tour of the city. Our dinners tasted fantabulous--I had one of the best salmon filets of my life. I will definitely be back, for beer, food, and friendly service.

We opened this place in late 90s. It was great then and still great today! Carry forward the…read moretradition!

The slogan: "If you haven't been in the Shamrock, you haven't been in Maastricht" fits perfectly to…read morethe Shamrock! Nice location, nice pub, very good beers and a well equipped Hostel as weel! You can watch all the different sports on TV and you can ask the barkeeper, if you are interested in specific events. He will switch it on for you!

Cafe Tribunal was a serendipitous find years back and we have made it a point to visit everytime…read morewe've come back. Located steps from the main campus of Maastricht University is caters to a mixed crowd from 20's-70's. We were there twice in one day which says a lot. The seasonal menu is posted on a giant blackboard against the east wall and the beer selection is likewise posted on the south wall. There is also a menu card for their standard offerings. Soups reign supreme here and are offered in giant coffee cup bowls. We had the asparagus soup and were wowed out by the delicate broth and the fresh taste. We also enjoyed the goat cheese salad. I have to admit I do not like goat cheese....I devoured this one. In the evening the place fills up with after work crowd of students and local residents many sharing communal tables. It get quite lively as the night progresses. This a "good time place" and if you aren't having one...it's your own fault. They offer live music most nights and free peanuts with your beer. We always come back.

Low price, check. Delicious food, check. Near the university classes, check. Friendly service,…read morecheck. Only thing about this place is that if it gets busy, service becomes significantly slow. Which is very understandable. I enjoy the interior as well as the exterior of the shop, very warm and welcoming. There's a bar in the middle and plenty of tables inside and out. They have a wide selection of sandwiches that accommodate both meat lovers and vegetarians. I've tried the brie sandwich as well as the brie and honey sandwich, both were as tasty as they sound. I recommend eating here at a time where it isn't as busy. This is definitely going to be my normal spot for the next couple weeks of studying abroad in Maastricht!

Great place for a quick pint of Guinness. Stopped in on a Friday evening and had the fish and…read morechips. Very good and a friendly staff.

John Mullens is a restaurant that attracts many tourist and expats but refrains from taking on the…read moreunsightly pallor of being a tourist trap. I applaud the establishment for being able to balance the demographics of its patrons. Restaurant serves standard Irish Pub fare - fish and chips, Shepherd's Pie, Guiness, Jameson, Black and Tan, etc. Serves breakfast also if you're down for some black pudding, fried eggs, and sausage. Ate a surprisingly hearty BLT sandwich with American style, seasoned curly fries. The bacon was thick, the lettuce was crisp, and the mayo came on the side, without me asking (which was a plus). I wasn't expecting the seasoned french fries, as most everything in The Netherlands comes with pommes, or chips in this case. But, the seasoned fries was a great added touch that turned a good sandwich into a great sandwich. Interior of restaurant is spacious and can accommodate the rugby crowd at the bar, while comfortably seating patrons for meals in the rear of the restaurant. Lesser known fact: buffets can be arranged for large groups. Claim to fame is trivia night on Tuesdays at 8pm. Get there early as it gets crowded very quickly.