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PART OF THE LACANDON FAMILY

D'Swarte Walvis (The Black Whale) is part of Lacandon Groep, a family of hospitality venues in the Zaan region. Each has its own character, but we share one belief: monumental hospitality. Fully booked with us? Or looking for something different? Meet our sister venues, all within easy reach.

Café De Slager in Zaandijk
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FRENCH BISTRO · ZAANDIJK

CAFÉ DE SLAGER, ZAANDIJK

A classic café in a national monument from 1684, just across the bridge from the Zaanse Schans. Warm, homely and perfect for lunch, drinks or dinner, with a menu inspired by French cuisine and plenty of wines by the glass.

Lagedijk 7-9, Zaandijk · +31 75 621 2340 · cafedeslager.nl

Inside Brouwerij HOOP in Zaandijk

CRAFT BREWERY · BREWPUB

BROUWERIJ HOOP, ZAANDIJK

The largest craft brewery in the Zaan region. Craft beers on tap, pub food made to match and a relaxed brewpub with a real brewery vibe.

Lagedijk 69-73, Zaandijk · +31 75 204 7000 · brouwerijhoop.nl

LAB-44 on the Hembrug site in Zaandam
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HEMBRUG SITE · EVENTS

LAB-44, ZAANDAM

A creative venue in a monumental building on the historic Hembrug site, with a spacious terrace, flexible rooms and dishes with a creative twist. Also reachable by the Hempont ferry from Amsterdam.

Middenweg 44, Zaandam · +31 20 237 4111 · lab-44.nl

Café De Reef in Westzaan
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POP UP BY BROUWERIJ HOOP · WESTZAAN

CAFÉ DE REEF, WESTZAAN

A classic village café in a modern form, in the historic heart of Westzaan. This pop up by Brouwerij HOOP serves burgers, bar bites and HOOP beers on tap, with pool and darts for a relaxed evening out. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 16:00.

Kerkbuurt 31, Westzaan · brouwerijhoop.nl/cafedereef

Dark green marble texture with natural veining

EVENTS ACROSS OUR VENUES

From talks and tastings to festivals: discover everything that's happening at our venues in the Lacandon events agenda.

Sundial in the courtyard of D'Swarte Walvis

WORK WITH US

Love hospitality? We're always looking for people who make guests feel at home, in the kitchen and on the floor.

The Terrace on the Zaan at D'Swarte Walvis

LET’S PLAN YOUR EVENT

Tell us what you have in mind and we'll put together a proposal that fits, whether it's a meeting for ten or a party for a hundred. Prefer to see the rooms first? You're very welcome for a personal tour.

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