Laberinto GastroTails
Martinitoren, Groningen
Restaurant in Groningen, Netherlands
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A practical late-evening pick in central Groningen for drinks-led dates, birthdays, and flexible nights out. Choose Laberinto GastroTails when timing and atmosphere matter more than a published chef, cuisine, or tasting-menu plan; cross-shop Vive La Vie if the occasion needs clearer €€€ Modern French dining.
About Laberinto GastroTails
Laberinto GastroTails is a Groningen venue with a clearly late evening schedule on its open days. It is closed on Monday and Sunday, and opens Tuesday through Saturday from 6 PM to 1 AM. That makes it most relevant for plans that start in the evening rather than for lunch or daytime dining.
The confirmed details are limited, so it is best not to choose it on the basis of a specific cuisine, chef, dish, award, price point, or published menu format. What can be planned around with confidence is the city, the opening pattern, and the smart-casual dress code.
Pick it for a late Groningen evening, not a menu pilgrimage
For a special occasion, the fit is strongest when the main requirement is an evening venue in Groningen with late hours on Tuesday through Saturday. If the priority is comparing it with another option, Vive La Vie is one natural venue to consider alongside it.
Because confirmed menu detail is thin, avoid over-planning around a particular order. Treat Laberinto GastroTails as a venue to confirm directly if your decision depends on food style, dietary needs, seating, pricing, or a particular service format.
What to know before choosing it over a restaurant table
The most useful planning details are direct: Laberinto GastroTails is in Groningen, follows a smart-casual dress code, opens from 6 PM to 1 AM Tuesday through Saturday, and is closed on Monday and Sunday. For comparison, you may also look at De Betere Tijden, De Oude Tijden, Rabenhaupt, or Konbu streetfood depending on the kind of evening you are planning.
Use it when the evening needs a Groningen setting and confirmed late opening hours. Skip it if the decision depends on a published tasting menu, a known chef, awards, a specific cuisine, lunch service, or detailed pricing. For broader planning, use our full Groningen restaurants guide before locking in the night.
Planning details
- Location
- Gelkingestraat 58, 9711 NE Groningen, Netherlands
- Website
- laberintogastrotails.nl
- Phone
- +31657004788
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Laberinto GastroTails presents a refined gastrobar sensibility where cocktails and kitchen operate as a single, curated statement. The writing emphasizes a serious cocktail programme matched to thoughtful plates, creating a composed, sophisticated atmosphere rather than a purely late-night bar or a formal restaurant. Set on Gelkingestraat close to Groningen’s compact historic centre, the venue reads intimate and focused: it channels the European gastrobar lineage—Basque pintxos and Spanish tapas evolution—into a compact, craft-driven format that feels polished without being stuffy.
Best For
This is an evening destination for people who want drinks and food to be in conversation. The gastrobar model makes it ideal for dinner, date nights and occasions that mix social drinking with carefully composed bites. Because the menu treats cocktails and plates as paired elements, it also suits early-evening after-work drinks that turn into a proper meal. The setting in the city’s historic core positions it as a deliberate alternative to more traditional French restaurants—a place to explore creative pairings rather than a standard multi-course tasting menu.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the bar-kitchen dialogue: order cocktails alongside plates rather than treating drinks as an afterthought. The write-up highlights the Basque and Spanish lineage—where a glass and a bite are conceived together—so consider ordering several composed bites to share, and ask staff about pairings. The cauliflower bao-bun is cited as a signature item; use it as a focal point for matching a cocktail. Expect thoughtfully engineered acidity, fermentation and salinity across the menu—choose items and drinks that play off those elements.
Venue details
Ambiance
Creative and gastronomic atmosphere with perfect service as per guest reviews.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
cauliflower bao-bun
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Gelkingestraat 58, 9711 NE Groningen, Netherlands
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- De Betere Tijden, Notable alternative
- Vive La Vie, €€€ · Modern French, €€€
- De Oude Tijden, Notable alternative
- Rabenhaupt, Notable alternative
- Konbu streetfood, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Groningen
Choose Laberinto GastroTails over De Betere Tijden, De Oude Tijden, and Rabenhaupt when the night needs late timing and a drinks-led format. Those peers make more sense when the priority is a conventional restaurant meal; this is the more flexible call for a celebration that starts after the usual dinner window.
Vive La Vie is the clearer choice for a €€€ Modern French meal, especially when value is judged by cuisine, course structure, and a more defined restaurant experience. Laberinto GastroTails is easier to justify when ambiance and timing carry the decision more than a specific kitchen style.
For a lower-commitment alternative, Konbu streetfood is the practical cross-shop. Pick Konbu streetfood for casual value and speed; pick Laberinto GastroTails when the evening needs to feel more like an occasion and less like a quick bite.
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Compare Laberinto GastroTails
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laberinto GastroTails | Groningen | , | , | No published awards |
| De Betere Tijden | Groningen | , | , | No published awards |
| Vive La Vie | Groningen | €€€ · Modern French | €€€ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| De Oude Tijden | Groningen | , | , | No published awards |
| Rabenhaupt | Groningen | , | , | No published awards |
| Konbu streetfood | Groningen | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Laberinto GastroTails?
De Betere Tijden, De Oude Tijden, Rabenhaupt, Konbu streetfood, and Vive La Vie are useful names to compare when planning a night out. Choose between them based on the details you can confirm directly for your date, such as availability, menu, and service style.
Is lunch or dinner better at Laberinto GastroTails?
Lunch is not supported by the hours. Laberinto GastroTails opens from 6 PM to 1 AM Tuesday through Saturday and is closed on Monday and Sunday.
What should I order at Laberinto GastroTails?
There is not enough confirmed menu information to recommend a specific order. If your choice depends on particular dishes, dietary needs, or a full meal, check with the venue before booking.
Is Laberinto GastroTails good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for an evening occasion in Groningen, especially because it has confirmed late hours on its open days and a smart-casual dress code. For a milestone meal, compare the confirmed details with venues such as Rabenhaupt, Vive La Vie, De Betere Tijden, or De Oude Tijden before deciding.
