Café-restaurant Rootz is the winner of the Bier aan Tafel (beer at the table) Trophy 2014. Every year The Low Countries’ Beer Society awards this prize to the restaurant offering the best food and beer combinations. Roland Meerloo was handed the trophy by herald Olav Blancquaert. In previous years the Belgisch Biercafé Olivier in Utrecht and Restaurant Lieve in Amsterdam won the award.

From the jury report:
Rootz offers a beery experience, where atmosphere, service, the selection of beers and the food go together in perfect harmony. The combinations of beers and dishes always hit the mark. The menu even offers two alternative beer suggestions for every dish – one supplementary, the other contrasting. Rootz is a modern company that has found the perfect formula for eating and drinking.

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The Dutch have been a trading nation for centuries. As a result, Dutch brewers were quick off the mark with their commercial approach. Meeting the needs of the global market, they successfully mastered international styles of beer-making. A downside of this marketing approach may have been a less distinctive character of Dutch beers. This attitude seems to have changed over the last few decades.

Since the eighties, there has been increasing interest in and a growing appreciation for traditional Dutch beers. A great many beer enthusiasts favour typically Dutch beer makes like Kuit, and these days Dutch brewers frequently win international awards. Also, beer culture in the Netherlands is as dynamic as ever, small breweries keep coming up and new beers are continually being put to the test.

Rootz is happy to assist you in your beer (and of course wine) choice for each course. Our aim is to help you experience exciting combinations of food and beer.