Beer on King’s Day in Arnhem: this is what it costs

On Willem-Alexander’s birthday, many Dutch people toast with a golden yellow rascal. But what does it cost if you get beer in Arnhem on King’s Day? indebuurt listed a number of prizes. This way you know at which party you can get an affordable beer and where it will cost you more.

First things first. On King’s Day in Arnhem this year you will receive beer in a reusable cup for the first time. All catering entrepreneurs are obliged to use and recycle these cups at their outdoor bars. They are available in 0.2 liter and 0.4 liter sizes. This means that lager can be purchased in these formats at most locations.

This is what beer costs on King’s Day in Arnhem

How much does beer cost on King’s Day in Arnhem? Below is a list of the costs for a small golden yellow rascal (0.2 liters) at various outdoor bars in the city center. The same amounts apply on King’s Night.

• The Moortgat in the Ruiterstraat: 3 euros;
• SV Creas in the Varkensstraat: 3 euros;
• The Korenmarkt, Achterplein and Megacafé: 3.50 euros;
• The Outdoor Pub on the Yellow Riders Square: 3.50 euros;
• Dudok in Koningstraat: 3.50 euros;
• The King’s Feast on the Island: 3.50;
• Orangefever on Jansplein: 3.70 euros;
• The Foute Oranjefeest on the Trans: 3.75 euros;
• KingSize on the Market: 3.75 euros;
• Flow at Musis: 3.80 euros;
• Jansplaats Dansplaats: 3.80 euros;
• Restaurant Verheyden in Wezenstraat: 4 euros;

This overview will be supplemented as soon as more beer prices are known. For a large beer of 0.4 liters you will spend around 6.50 to 7 euros.

Increasing costs

Do you think the prices are high? According to the Gelderlander, this is partly due to inflation and rising personnel costs. “Organizers sometimes have cost items that are three times higher than in previous years. And you can definitely see that at the checkout,” the newspaper said.

Free parties and festivals

Good to keep in mind: King’s Day in Arnhem is a free festival. This can remain the case if partygoers get their snacks and drinks from the catering industry and bars in the city.

For example, Wouter Janssen of Sportsbar ‘t Huys explains that ‘selling drinks and food is a way to earn money to pay DJs and bands’. You therefore pay more for beer on King’s Day in Arnhem than if you get it in the supermarket, but you get a big, free party in return.

King’s Day 2024 in Arnhem

Would you like to be well informed about the news about King’s Day 2024 in Arnhem? Then visit indebuurt for all useful information about the orange holiday. You will find, among other things, which King’s Night parties there are, what you need to know about dress and free markets and parking in the city, what to do in Arnhem for children and information about puddles, road closures and snacks for the day itself. Want to get in the mood? Check this article with things that every Arnhemmer does on King’s Day.