Well. We got married here. That might say enough. But lets begin at the beginning. This restaurant is situated in the idyllic town of Haarzuilens. It's quite like an open-aired museum: all the homes are retained in a sort of medieval style and the town wants to keep it this way. It's our own little Stars Hollow, for the Gilmore Girl fans out there.
It's very near the castle (Ter Haar) and actually build in the same timespan. It used to be the gathering place for the town's leaders. Lots of history to the place for sure. The staff is very friendly and consistent. Some places have new staff all the time. 't Wapen has a senior staff that is always around and it's such a pleasure when they get to know you and remember you.
The food is of good quality. They don't offer a lot of vegetarian options, but their pancakes rock and you will certainly get a bit portion of whatever you decide to order. It's a great place for families as well, old or young.
For our wedding, we found out they used the upper part of the building for ceremonies and dinner parties (among others). We took a look in their ceremonial room and knight room and new it was the perfect place for our tiny, intimate wedding. We requested a completely vegetarian dinner menu (three courses with three options) and they altered a couple dishes to provide this for us. They accommodated our needs perfectly and we could leave everything to the experienced staff (they had more experience with weddings then we did, anyhow!)
Overal the staff was so friendly and helpful and they made our big day into a wonderful, cozy and unforgettable pleasant experience. So yes, this place has a special place in our hearts.
It might not be the best of reviews because, hey, not everyone plans to wed here, but I'd still love to share our experience.
If you are in the neighborhood, add a walk through the castle's garden and the town and come here for lunch, dinner or a drink. On a beautiful spring day, I'm sure you will not be disappointed. read more