Kitchen Bar Danel

Kitchen Bar Danel is a hospitality venue in Utrecht, located at Vredenburgkade 11. Situated in the city center within the Vredenburgkwartier, it operates under the roof of TivoliVredenburg. Thanks to this prime location, Danel is conveniently close to Utrecht Centraal and Hoog Catharijne. The venue is described as a spot for lunch, dinner, drinks, catering, and a perfect pairing for those attending concerts.

The arrival of Restaurant Danel was first announced in July 2017. According to those reports, the establishment was set to open in September 2017 on the corner of TivoliVredenburg, between Vredenburgkade and the Hollandse Toren. TivoliVredenburg’s 2019 financial report confirms that Bar-Brasserie Danel opened its doors on September 14, 2017. Public announcements surrounding the opening name Cleo Vehmeyer as the owner and director, though a detailed history of the founders is not recorded in the available source material.

The original concept was described as a French kitchen featuring both classic and modern dishes. In later communications, the culinary approach is presented more broadly, with chefs drawing inspiration from South America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The menu is frequently updated and includes several vegetarian options. Consequently, Danel is best categorized as a versatile hospitality venue where coffee is a key part of the beverage offering.

For coffee lovers, the most relevant information is the publicly available coffee menu. Danel lists Wonder Beans or Wonderbeans as the supplier for their coffee and tea. Public menus feature various coffees, mochaccino, affogato with vanilla ice cream, and chai latte. Irish coffee, Italian coffee, and Spanish coffee are also listed, alongside combinations of pastries with coffee, cappuccino, or tea.

In the available materials, espresso also appears as an ingredient in cocktails and desserts. The drinks menu includes a Pistachio Tiramisu Martini and an Affogato Espresso Martini, indicating that coffee at Danel isn’t just a hot beverage, but is integrated into other parts of the menu. However, specific brewing methods are not publicly documented; the source material contains no details regarding an espresso machine, filter coffee, V60, AeroPress, batch brew, or cold brew.

Beyond its restaurant and bar functions, Danel also serves as a venue for gatherings. The establishment features a dedicated event space for walking dinners, drinks, cocktail workshops, silent discos, staff parties, meetings, business gatherings, celebrations, and private dining. Le Salon is described as a meeting room with catering options, and there is also the possibility of a guided tour through TivoliVredenburg.

A concrete example of their event offerings is the cocktail workshop, which lasts 2.5 hours and includes three cocktails or mocktails, designed for groups of eight or more. Furthermore, Kitchen Bar Danel is on the participant list for Utrecht Cocktail Week 2026, which includes the “Danel after Nine” program. This demonstrates that the venue focuses not only on regular dining but also on group events and programming outside of standard meal times.

The collaboration with Eemhart is also publicly documented. Eemhart is a care organization for youth and adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. Staff members from Eemhart are described as part of the Danel team, adding a social component to the venue’s staffing, although the source material provides no further details on the duration or exact nature of the partnership.

Danel cites sustainability as a key factor in choosing ingredients, referring to seasonal vegetables, deliveries via electric vehicles, local products, and waste management. Public information indicates that the menu utilizes seasonal produce and includes vegetarian and vegan options. TivoliVredenburg’s sustainability page notes that Kitchen Bar Danel primarily serves vegetarian menus and sources its assortment from local partners as much as possible.

The documented beverage suppliers provide additional context regarding procurement. Alongside Wonder Beans or Wonderbeans, Walraven & Sax, Roze Bunker, and Torres-wijnen are mentioned. In Danel’s communications, Wonder Beans is linked to coffee and tea plantations and Wonder Farms. Walraven & Sax is associated with a circular bottle system, which Danel and TivoliVredenburg state is used for their house wines. Roze Bunker is listed as the supplier of syrup drinks, with references to biodiversity.

Kitchen Bar Danel appears in several public listings. In July 2017, DUIC and Misset Horeca reported on its planned opening at TivoliVredenburg. Ontdek Utrecht lists the establishment with its address, contact details, opening hours, and information regarding Le Salon and events. Puur* Utrecht highlights Danel as a venue for lunch, drinks, dinner, meetings, business gatherings, celebrations, and private dining. TivoliVredenburg also features Danel on its restaurant and café page.

Formal awards or specific accolades for Kitchen Bar Danel are not documented in the available material. Similarly, the source material provides limited insights for evaluating the coffee quality. However, it is clear that coffee is a staple of their broader hospitality offering. The available information positions Danel primarily as a restaurant, bar, and event venue within TivoliVredenburg, with a documented coffee and tea selection provided by Wonder Beans or Wonderbeans.