The Schout-bij-nacht was the officer responsible for keeping 
a fleet on course through the darkness, stepping in when the admiral could not

Inspired by this role, we take on a different kind of navigation

 Essentials

  • A new restaurant & bar at Westerstraat 76-78. Classic meets new, no fuss.

    Expect a refined menu that takes itself seriously, but never too much.

    Sharp wines, strong drinks - everything in its right place.

    Music that fits the room, the moment, your night. It sets the tone, never steals the show.

    Remember. You're here to eat, to drink, to take it in.

    Dancing? That’s for somewhere else. Enjoying yourself? That’s for here.

  • We're heading towards the opening around spring 2025.

    Be patient, something’s cooking.

  • Questions, please drop us an e-mail.

    Want to collaborate? We’re open to (almost) anything.

    post@schout-bij-nacht.com

  • For our pre-opening / spring exhibition we’ve invited our designer Enno Pötschke to bring our story to life. ‘Perfect mistakes’ is a series of accidental mistakes that occur when developing film. They are a metaphor for what we’re trying to accomplish at Schout-bij-nacht. An ode to unpredictability.

    *Art is a big part of what we do. Alongside local suppliers, we’re collaborating with local creatives, giving them special spaces within our restaurant and bar.

  • A chance to build something from the ground up. A new restaurant & bar on the Westerstraat. Local, seasonal, no-nonsense.

    Currently, we’re looking for a restaurant manager, sommelier, and other front-of-house staff (but everyone is welcome). We want people who move with intention, who know that the best nights feel effortless but never happen by accident.

    See the link above or send an email to post@schout-bij-nacht.com.