Proeflokaal de Lindebar — Wine bar in Utrecht

On the Nieuwegracht, in the stretch traditionally known as Onder de Linde, is this tasting bar that until recently was called Rubens Proeflokaal. The new old name refers to the tasting bar and liquor shop De Lindebar that was here around 1910; the lime trees still stand in front of the door. Behind the wooden bar are special wines, alongside whisky, port, jenever, cognac, mezcal and beer.

A few times a month there are tastings you can just walk into; for wine, whisky, beer or port tastings you book through the website, and they fill up quickly. With the wine you can order a cheese or sausage board. Recommended for an evening of tasting in Utrecht's city centre, with a story behind every glass.