Quick info
About De Hems Dutch Cafe Bar
De Hems Dutch Cafe Bar is a Dutch-themed pub in Soho, next to Chinatown, on Macclesfield Street in London. The bar pours Dutch and Belgian beers, and the staff guide customers through the list and offer tastes before they choose. The food menu is British, with snacks and bitterballen alongside it. Screens are placed around the pub, so football matches, including World Cup games, are shown on the TVs. Dogs are welcome, which suits anyone out with a pet. The pub opens daily.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingUsually difficult to find a space
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention belgian and dutch beers, bitterballen, world cup football screens and dutch café atmosphere.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention belgian and dutch beers, bitterballen, world cup football screens and dutch café atmosphere.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the Dutch and Belgian beer selection, calling it exceptional and different from a typical British pub, with bitterballen mentioned as a great touch. Close behind is the service, with several describing a friendly, welcoming server who guided them through the menu, let them taste a few options first, and recommended beers. The lively atmosphere gets repeated praise, and one reviewer found it a great place to watch the World Cup, with screens positioned for a good view from anywhere and energy that never got too rowdy. Food is called delicious by a couple of diners. Price is the recurring complaint: one reviewer paid almost 30 pounds for two small drinks and six bitterballen, and others note pints at £8 or more, though one still found the beers excellent. The same reviewer felt football on two TVs undercuts the Dutch character, since screens in the Netherlands mostly show matches when the national team plays. One server even took photographs for a group of customers.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the Dutch and Belgian beer selection, calling it exceptional and different from a typical British pub, with bitterballen mentioned as a great touch. Close behind is the service, with several describing a friendly, welcoming server who guided them through the menu, let them taste a few options first, and recommended beers. The lively atmosphere gets repeated praise, and one reviewer found it a great place to watch the World Cup, with screens positioned for a good view from anywhere and energy that never got too rowdy. Food is called delicious by a couple of diners. Price is the recurring complaint: one reviewer paid almost 30 pounds for two small drinks and six bitterballen, and others note pints at £8 or more, though one still found the beers excellent. The same reviewer felt football on two TVs undercuts the Dutch character, since screens in the Netherlands mostly show matches when the national team plays. One server even took photographs for a group of customers.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“One of the finest bars in Soho! The waiter was exceptionally polite, highly engaging and more than willing to recommend various beer selections, as well as take photographs for us. Both beers were excellent and reasonably priced, considering it is located in the heart of Soho and right next to Chinatown. A wonderful experience overall—keep up the excellent work! 🍻🥂”
- Google user
“I love this bar, yes it’s £8+ a pint but the selection of beer is exceptional. I haven’t tried the food but I’m sure it’s good. If I’m in soho, this is where I go.”
- Google user
“Nice to be able to drink some Belgian and Dutch specialty beers which can be hard to come by in London. And bitterballen are a great touch. Paid almost 30 pounds for 2 small drinks and 6 bitterballen. This is really expensive. Also, having football on 2 TVs is not a great touch for a Dutch pub. But I guess they're trying to get English customers. Kind of like when you see "English breakfast" at a Mediterranean holiday destination. Football on TVs in the Netherlands is only a thing when the national team plays. So don't expect the full Dutch experience, here.”
- Google user
“We had a great experience here! A special thanks to Amalie, who was incredibly kind and welcoming. She guided us through the menu, offered us the chance to taste a few options before deciding, and made us feel very comfortable throughout our visit. Her recommendations were excellent and really made the experience memorable. Thank you, Amalie!”
- Google user
“Our food was amazing and our server Haruni was the sweetest!! I plan on coming back soon! Employees very welcoming and kind! Love it here!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Dutch-themed, traditional 19th-century pub serving Dutch and Belgian beers, British menu and snacks.”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Sports
- Popular for solo dining
- Happy hour drinks
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
- Cozy
Show more amenities
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Dancing
- Food
- Free water refills
- Happy hour drinks
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Highlights· 4
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Sports
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Parking· 1
- Usually difficult to find a space
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Hems Dutch Cafe BarReservations · Wi-Fi | 4.43,632 | — | £10–20 | belgian and dutch beers, bitterballen, world cup football screens |
| The French HouseReservations | 4.52,064 | 0.1 mi | — | madeleines, pork shoulder, handwritten menu |
| Village SohoReservations | 4.42,325 | 0.1 mi | £10–60 | no solo entry policy, door security refusing entry, loud music turned up by manager |
| Karaoke Box SohoReservations · Wi-Fi | 4.1569 | 0.1 mi | £30–40 | private karaoke rooms, outdated karaoke equipment, cocktails and drinks |
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