Brandpunt is the perfect hotspot for studying! Enjoy a nice cup of coffee, tea, or a toastie while working on your school assignments. The living room setting provides you with the peace and space to study. In addition to studying, you can also have lunch or hold meetings with your groupmates. A quiet place to let your imagination run free.

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The Library of Breda is one of the best hotspots to work on school assignments. Knowledge at your fingertips and a quiet and pleasant place to sit. Feeling hungry or need a break? In the library, you will find Café Nieuwe Veste where you can have lunch or enjoy a hot drink.

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Need caffeine? Make a pitstop at Kamu. They bring coffee and bicycles together. With their own roastery 'White Label Coffee', you can enjoy the best coffee. They are also a bicycle shop. In addition to being a bicycle shop and coffee chain, it is also a great workspace. Kamu is a cool and multifunctional place where you should definitely pay a visit.

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BAAI is great in all seasons! At this waterfront hotspot, you can enjoy a perfect drink, or play some fun group games. Want to go boating? BAAI is the perfect base for that too. If you've never been here before, make sure to pay a visit.

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If you're looking for South American specialities, then you're in the right place at Lawaaipapegaai. This hotspot by the harbour offers everything from burritos to burgers. At the 17-metre long bar, you can order the most delicious cocktails. If you're in the mood for some activity, there's a ping pong table in the middle of the café. You can also enjoy people-watching outside by the harbour. It's definitely a fun place to visit for an evening out with friends.

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Holy Moly is a place where food and entertainment come together. Have a meal and enjoy the combination of street food and fine dining. Feel like having a laugh? Holy Moly is also a comedy club where comedians, big and small, take the stage. Still find the evening a bit young? Then hit the dance floor during one of the club nights. 

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Pool Café

Pool Café speaks for itself, of course. Play a game of pool with your friends while enjoying a drink and music. Not a fan of playing pool, but in the mood to watch a match? Then this is the right place for you. Live sports matches are shown on the TV screens from Monday to Sunday.

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BoulesBitesBar

If you want to be active while enjoying a snack and a drink, head to BoulesBitesBar. During a game of jeu de boules, you can enjoy delicious street food, (special) beers, various wines and cocktails. So, bring all your friends and challenge them to a game of jeu de boules.

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Located near the centre of Breda, you will find the Havenkwartier. It is a place where events and festivals regularly take place. Pier15 brings creativity, skate culture, and a sun-drenched terrace together. And STEK where diverse businesses still manage to provide creativity and connection. A must-see for residents and visitors alike!

Don't feel like cooking and craving a bite to eat in the city? Want to watch your spending a bit? Here you will find affordable restaurants in Breda. 

• At Pasta Kantine, you can enjoy delicious homemade pastas, antipasti, salads, and desserts.
• Or if you're in the mood for a delicious toastie, head to The Tosti Club.
• Craving a filling meal? Then come to Den Boerenstamppot, where you can get a three-course menu of the day for just €10.50.
• At Eetcafé Walkabout, you can enjoy a daily special from Monday to Thursday for less than €10 per person.
• Additionally, The Tiger Club, Da Attilio, Proeflokaal Bregje, Bruxelles, and De Suikerkist are also great places to eat on a budget. Come taste it for yourself!

Beer has always played an important role in Breda. Around 1540, there were no less than 38 breweries in the city. Breweries can still be found in Breda. Beer and Breda go hand in hand. These are the best places in Breda to drink beer: 

• Bierbrouwerij Frontaal. Founded in 2015, but already a household name. 
• Bruxelles. They have more than 80 Belgian beers here. 
• Big Belly. Three friends from Breda started their own beer brand in 2016. 
• De Beyerd. The ultimate local pub in Breda. 
• DOK19. The place to be at the harbour. 
• De Boterhal. Fancy a beer tasting? With more than 100 bottled beers and 25 taps, you've come to the right place here. 
• 't Hart. Don't forget to order the nachos as well. 

Breda is of course known as a real student city where going out is a lot of fun. Breda also has a large number of cafes and restaurants. Of course, you want to enjoy this to the fullest, but where should you go? Go to Proost, where on Fridays you can find De Jongens van Je-weet-wel. And in the evenings, Proost turns into a club. Or come to Feestcafé Walkabout, where you can enjoy cocktails, craft beer, and snacks at a good price. Furthermore, Proost, together with Studio Dependance, organises the XXL Craft Beer Night every first Monday of the month.

Storing your coat is always a terrible ordeal as you have to wait forever at the cloakroom. On 1 September 2022, the first city cloakroom Jassie opened at Reigerstraat 11. The cost for a locker is £4.95, but that's always cheaper than buying a new coat!