De Filosoof: Wijnbar - Wine Bar — Restaurant in The Hague

Excellent wine bar and great concept. Main characteristic of this wine bar is the availability of lot of wines from all over the world, in particular they have a good selection of wines of middle east area which are less famous in Europe but good and interesting to try. There is a wide choice of all kinds of wines (red, white, sweet, sparkling...). Wines are arranged in the menu divided country by country. Interesting concept is that, based on the wine you choose, they can prepare for you a cheese board of selected cheese pairing with your wine. Several board options are available. Service is good and relatively quick, they can also provide recommendations for you. Restaurant is elegant but not too formal, exactly as you can expect from a good wine bar....

If you're in the mood for cold kebab and overcooked dumplings, this is the place to visit. Rumi once said, “Our original food is the Light of God.” If that’s the case, then I suppose cold kebab and pre-packaged lettuce might be the divine interpretation here.

On a positive note, the staff are friendly and welcoming, and the wine list offers an interesting selection of world wines.

However, given the fierce competition in most cities, this place would likely struggle in a larger market. In The Hague, with limited similar options, the one eyed-kings rules.

For inspiration, I suggest the owners take a trip to places like Barenjek or Tayyabs to see...

My favorite wine bar in the Hague, and that's not at all because I am a fellow former philosophy student. The wine and cheese selection is amazing -- you will find wines all around the world that you can taste by glass! Now that the menu has warm appetizers too they will be the first thing I try the next time I visit.

My favorite things about the place is the welcoming atmosphere, and the kind sir, although whose name still unbeknownst to me, who always exquisitely accommodates to our preferences. Usually you will find him working alone and catering to every table with such...