Hannekes Boom...sinds 1662

What Hannekes Boom...sinds 1662 does

Stichting Hannekes Boom...sinds 1662 is a Dutch non-profit foundation that operates a 1,600-guest waterfront café and terrace at Dijksgracht 4 in Amsterdam, seven minutes' walk from Central Station. The venue traces its name to a 1662 harbor boom gate and was relaunched in 2011 after the foundation won a competitive concession from the Municipality of Amsterdam to redevelop a previously neglected parcel on the Kop van de Dijksgracht. The business serves individual walk-in diners (no reservations required), tourists, and groups of 30+, with revenue generated from an all-day food and beverage menu, group venue hire across multiple spaces (West Side terrace, 't Landje, Roof Terrace, Winter Terrace), cultural programming, and the adjacent Cradle-to-Cradle-built electric passenger ship Hannekes Boot which functions as an event venue for 40 to 200 guests. Operational technology is limited to a QR-code-based table ordering system and a smartphone-readable interface for boat-moored customers, with no public-facing API or documented AI capabilities. The foundation operates with a small core team of roughly 20 staff supplemented by kitchen, bar, service, and runner positions, and pursues a community-oriented mission combining hospitality, cultural programming, and waterfront urban revitalization rather than profit maximization.

Name

Hannekes Boom...sinds 1662

Legal name

Stichting Hannekes Boom…sinds 1662

Website

https://hannekesboom.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stichting Hannekes Boom...sinds 1662 is a Dutch non-profit foundation operating a 1,600-guest waterfront café, terrace, and cultural venue in Amsterdam, serving walk-in diners, tourists, and groups of 30+ with food, drinks, and event hire across multiple on-site spaces and the adjacent Hannekes Boot event ship.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waterfront Hospitality and Event Venue Services

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (7225)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ), Hotel Bars & Rooftop Bars (CRANACAL), Restaurant Progressive Dining Tours (THAJAGAB), Rooftop Bars & Outdoor Nightlife Venues (MPAGAIAF)

Keywords

• Waterfront hospitality venue
• Café and restaurant
• Event venue hire
• Cultural event programming
• Boat-accessible dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Food and beverage sales: Core revenue from selling food, drinks (beers, cocktails, soft drinks), and snacks to walk-in customers and groups. Menu includes classic French onion soup, homemade beef carpaccio, vegetarian/vegan options, cheeseburgers, bitterballen, and an extensive drink selection.
2. Event venue hire and group bookings: Revenue from hosting group events (30+ people) including drinks receptions, dinners, weddings, meetings, workshops, and parties across multiple venues: West Side terrace (up to 100 people), 't Landje (from 30 people), Roof terrace (up to 120 people), and Hannekes Boot boat venue (40-200 people).
3. Cultural programming and events: Hannekes Boom runs a broad creative and cultural program including parties, performing arts, workshops, exhibitions, and sports viewings (e.g., World Cup matches), which drives additional foot traffic and revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hannekes Boom operates a historic waterfront café, restaurant, and multi-space event venue on the Oosterdok in Amsterdam, offering walk-in all-day food and beverage service (with no reservation needed for individuals) and hired event spaces for groups of 30 to 200. Core food and drink offerings include classic French onion soup, home-smoked beef carpaccio, vegetarian and vegan options, cheeseburgers, bitterballen, and an extensive beer and cocktail selection, supplemented by boat-accessible QR-code table service and event hire across the West Side terrace, 't Landje, Roof Terrace, Winter Terrace, and the Hannekes Boot event ship.

Product overview

Hannekes Boom is a single unified hospitality venue offering food, drinks, and events at a historic waterfront terrace established in 1662. The core product is the main terrace accommodating up to 1,600 guests without reservations. Adjacent to the main venue, Hannekes Boot is a Cradle-to-Cradle built event boat offering multi-deck spaces for groups of 40–200. The portfolio includes multiple distinct event spaces ('T Landje, West Side, Roof Terrace, Winter Terrace) as well as an all-day food and beverage menu. Group bookings for 30+ guests are facilitated through a separate MICE booking widget.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hannekes Boot: A separate event venue boat moored next to Hannekes Boom, suitable for weddings, meetings, workshops, parties, dinners and drinks. Can accommodate 40-200 people with upper deck, lower deck, and outer deck & quay areas.

Products and services

• Hannekes Boom Main Venue (waterfront café, restaurant, and terrace) Walk-in all-day waterfront café and restaurant at Dijksgracht 4, 1019 BS Amsterdam, accommodating up to 1,600 guests across multiple terraces and indoor spaces, with no reservation required for individuals. Serves French onion soup, home-smoked beef carpaccio, vegetarian/vegan options, cheeseburgers, bitterballen, and an extensive beer and cocktail selection. Includes a heated Winter Terrace, Roof Terrace, West Side terrace, and 't Landje area.
• Hannekes Boot event ship Cradle-to-Cradle-built passenger ship moored adjacent to the main venue at Oosterdok, available as an event venue for weddings, meetings, workshops, parties, dinners, and drinks receptions. Accommodates 40 to 200 guests across the upper deck, lower deck, and outer deck / quay areas. Operates as a wholly owned adjacent venue of Hannekes Boom.
• 'T Landje event space Event space at Hannekes Boom with picnic tables available for groups from 30 people, combined with dinner and drinks packages. Part of the venue's group bookings offering for parties, dinners, receptions, and celebrations.
• West Side Terrace event hire Sunny waterfront terrace space available for group hire of 50 to 100 people, offered with drinks packages. Positioned along the Oosterdok waterfront with views over the water.
• Roof Terrace event hire Seasonal rooftop venue in summer for drinks and dinners with views, accommodating 30 to 120 people. Hire fees start at €500 for the first four hours, with €300 available for partial exclusive use by groups of 30-80 and €800 for exclusive use by groups of 80 or more.
• Winter Terrace event hire Heated outdoor terrace with infrared heaters for cold-weather dining and events, featuring high tables suited to drinks and bitterballen. Extends the venue's group hire capability into winter months.
• Food & Beverage menu All-day dining and drinks offering for walk-in customers and groups, including classic French onion soup, home-smoked beef carpaccio, stracciatella di burrata with beetroot, flavourful cheeseburgers, vegetarian and vegan options (including vegan bitterballen), snacks such as bitterballen, an extensive beer selection, cocktails, soft drinks, and fresh peppermint tea.

Quantifiable outcome

• Room for 1,600 guests
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gemeente Amsterdam (Municipality of Amsterdam)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Stichting Hannekes Boom...sinds 1662 won a competition from the Municipality of Amsterdam in 2010 to develop a 'temporary hospitality-plus-something location' on the Kop van de Dijksgracht. The municipality selected Hannekes Boom to transform the previously阴暗 and neglected location into a vibrant social and cultural hub, contributing to urban revitalization and social safety in the area.
• Horeca StrijdersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHoreca Strijders is the recruitment platform through which Hannekes Boom posts its job vacancies for bar staff, service, runners, kitchen employees, and chefs.
• Gym RoyaleminorOthersHannekes Boom offers employees free sports at Gym Royale as part of their employee benefits package, and employees receive 20% staff discount at over 20 affiliated hospitality establishments.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Strandzuid: Seasonal outdoor waterfront dining and event venue in Amsterdam's Zuidas serving groups and walk-in guests. Directly comparable to Hannekes Boom in its terrace-based, weather-dependent, group-and-event hybrid model.
• Café Papeneiland: Historic Amsterdam café and brown bar dating back to 1642, offering casual drinks and food near Centraal Station. Comparable to Hannekes Boom on heritage location, walk-in café model, and central Amsterdam tourist catchment.
• EYE Filmmuseum Restaurant: Waterfront restaurant and event venue on Amsterdam's IJ with views across the harbor. Comparable to Hannekes Boom in its waterfront location, views of maritime activity, and use as a destination dining and events spot.
• De Plaisir: Amsterdam-based event venue boat offering on-water group dining and event experiences. Closely comparable to Hannekes Boot in the boat-as-event-venue niche.
• Loetje: Dutch full-service restaurant brand known for a signature offering and multiple locations. Comparable to Hannekes Boom in its full-service, all-day dining model with a strong, differentiated menu proposition.

Regional players

• De Laatste Kruimel: Independent Amsterdam café and lunch spot in the city center. Comparable on café operations and walk-in service model, but operates in a more contained indoor setting without waterfront/event differentiation.

Emerging players

• Blue Boat Company: Amsterdam canal cruise and event boat operator. Adjacent to Hannekes Boot — overlaps in the event-boat/water-based group experience category but is primarily a tour operator rather than a dining venue.
• Amsterdam Boat Center: Amsterdam-based boat hire and event vessel provider. Relevant overlap with Hannekes Boot in the event boat segment but offers transportation rather than food and beverage service.

Broad incumbents

• The Hoxton, Amsterdam: Lifestyle hotel with a public restaurant and event spaces in central Amsterdam. Comparable on the combined food-and-event offering and canal-side heritage setting, but operates within a larger hotel portfolio.
• Soho House Amsterdam: Membership-based hotel and house (with restaurant and rooftop) located on Amsterdam's waterfront. Overlaps with Hannekes Boom on waterfront dining, rooftop, and a curated cultural/community program — but operates at a higher price tier and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hannekes-boom

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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