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PERNIKKEL

Meeting Location

Pernikkel

Central and charming

Are you looking for a meeting space in Groningen with character, convenience, and culinary indulgence? Then Pernikkel is the place you need to be. Located at a reachable spot on Westerhaven in Groningen, where the city is always lively.

Host Maaike and her team ensure you feel immediately welcome. The team is friendly, thoughtful, and attentive to details. Every meeting at Pernikkel is a pleasant experience.

  • Within walking distance of Noorderplantsoen and Grote Markt Groningen
  • Flexible arrangements possible, suitable for 10 to 90 people
  • Homely atmosphere AND modern meeting tools
  • Available on Mondays and Tuesdays
  • Freshly prepared meals with local ingredients

What customers say

“Had a super fun evening with the sushi night! It was very tasty and well organized. Very good price-quality ratio.

 

Friendly service and the atmosphere was fantastic. The lemonade with carrot and ginger is also highly recommended! Hopefully there will be more nights like this!”

“Beautiful place to rent in its entirety for private events such as a meeting, workshop or family dinner.”

“Beautiful place to rent in its entirety for private events such as a meeting, workshop or family dinner.”

“Beautiful place to rent in its entirety for private events such as a meeting, workshop or family dinner.”

Experience it yourself

Curious about Pernikkel? Come and discover what this special place has to offer.

The space

From Wednesday to Sunday, Pernikkel is open to everyone and serves breakfast, lunch, and drinks. On Mondays and Tuesdays, it is closed for regular service but available for meetings, workshops, or other joint sessions.

What sets Pernikkel apart from other meeting venues in Groningen is its warm, homely atmosphere combined with retro design.

 

The green interior with natural light makes it feel like home. It’s away from the hustle and bustle of the office but equipped with all the tools you need for your meeting.

Possible setups and capacity :

Suitable fo Business meetings :

Also personal gatherings such as

  • Private dinners or lunches
  • Drinks
  • Family days
  • Game days, and
  • ‘21 dinners’.

Facilities :

  • Large LCD screen 
  • Wi-Fi 
  • Flip charts 
  • Notepads and pens 
  • Sound system

Catering

You can expect the best catering from Pernikkel. Count on healthy and delicious food without fuss. Everything served at Pernikkel is homemade, using fresh, natural, and local ingredients. It’s also “free of junk,” as they say—no “packets, sachets, powders, or E-numbers.”

Overnight Stays

At Pernikkel you cannot spend the night, but there are plenty of options in the immediate area. Our recommendations are:

  • Bamboo Lodge Groningen
  • Hotel Watertoren West
  • Hotel Miss Blanche
  • Leonardo Hotel Groningen
  • The Happy Traveler

Activities Nearby

Walking

Want to stretch your legs between meetings? Take a walk through the green Noorderplantsoen. You can be there in just 5 minutes.

 

Prefer exploring the city? Walk via Hoge and Lage der A, the A-church, the Vismarkt, and the Groningen Forum to the Martinitoren at Grote Markt!

Culture and Sights

Groningen offers endless cultural highlights like the Martinitoren and —kerk, the Groningen Museum, Forum Groningen, and more. We’re happy to help you find suitable activities to add to your gathering.

City Walk

Want to combine activity with discovering the city? The Groningen Forum hosts the VVV, which offers various city walks.

 

For example, the “Scavenger Hunt Groningen: Treasure Hunt,” which allows you to learn about the city while searching for the fictional treasure of Groningen.

Adventurous Activities

Looking for more action? Choose activities like a bike tour or an Escape Room. There’s plenty to do in the city!

Accessibility

Pernikkel is within walking distance of Grote Markt and at the edge of the city center. Across the street, you’ll find Westerhaven shopping center.  The venue is easily accessible from anywhere in Groningen by car or bus.

Park your car in the nearby parking lot or in Westerhaven parking garage. Several buses run from Groningen Central Station to the bus stop right across the street. Thanks to the bike bridge over the Hoendiep, it is also quickly accessible by foot or bike.

Rates

Room rental 2-16 personsFood and beverages per person
  • 1 Half day € 375,-
  • Meeting package 1 half day € 10,-
  • Other rates available upon request
  • 2 Half days € 550,-
  • Meeting package 2 half days € 15,-
  • All prices exclude VAT and are subject to change without notice
  • Luxury lunch € 19,-
  • Payment by credit card on-site is possible
  • Dinner starting at € 21,-
  • Alle prijzen zijn excl. btw en onder voorbehoud van prijswijzigingen.

Book this unique meeting space

Are you looking for a special meeting venue in Groningen? A place where you feel welcome, well cared for, and where the energy flows? Book a slot at Pernikkel now.

 

Indicate which Monday or Tuesday you want to come, the preferred part of the day, and the number of people. The team at Pernikkel will then organize a tailor-made experience.

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