Café Polly Maggoo in Hoogvenne

We were on a team-building trip, had been sitting on the terrace having a drink all evening, and then weren't allowed inside because we were Belgian. If this isn't discrimination, I'll eat my hat.

I've been going there for years. I've had my fair share of negative experiences there, to put it mildly. Then someone tries to cut in line, you say something about it, and you get a headbutt. You keep quiet for once, say something to security, and then they say neither of you are getting in. Worthless people, I don't know what to do with them anymore.

As far as I'm concerned, the dark, slim male security guard should be fired; I am a 30-year-old woman myself. But if you treat customers like that—who in my eyes are still children aged 18 or 19—it is not normal; the way he hands out blows is simply unacceptable. I wouldn't want a man like that working in my establishment! He should be utterly ashamed, and so should you as the owner, for wanting this type of person as security at your door for safety. He is not safe at all himself and is a danger to all the young people who come in to have fun!

The bouncer wouldn't let me back in at 3:30 to get my stuff. He told me to ask my friend to get it who was inside even when I couldn't reach my friend. The black bouncer, you all know I'm talking about him. He pushed my friend on the ground, because he tried to tell his friend in the queue to leave because he wasn't gonna get in with a shoulder bag. Unnecessary agressive and unfriendly.

Over the past few years, I've had several unpleasant experiences at De Polly. That's why I've decided to leave a review anyway. First, I'd like to emphasize that the atmosphere in the club itself is generally good. The bar staff is hardworking and friendly, and the music is great. However, I find the drink prices to be on the high side compared to other nightlife venues. However, things often go wrong with the entrance and security. This is a point many of my friends and acquaintances recognize. For example, men are not allowed to bring fanny packs inside, while this doesn't seem to be a problem for women, as far as I've seen. These bags often contain personal items like a card or phone. This difference in treatment feels unfair and has been raised with the staff several times, but unfortunately, it was dismissed without a clear explanation. Furthermore, the club is known to close at 4:00 AM. However, if you go outside for some fresh air around 3:15 AM while your friends are still inside, you're denied entry. In my case, my valuables were still in a locker inside. Security responded by telling me to call someone. This was eventually resolved after about 45 minutes of waiting, but the way they handled it, without any explanation or understanding, made the situation even more awkward. Because of these recurring experiences, we've decided to choose a different location in the future for a fun evening. It's a shame, because the foundation is good, but after several years, little seems to have changed in this regard.

Horrible! I was inside but needed light, so I went outside for a second, but I was stopped by security, but after that, you're not allowed back in. Here I am, without a coat because it's inside.

Poor music and if you come too early there are no people, but it's already 11 p.m. and still no people, empty room

I went with my friends and the security guard was very rude and aggressive. He bumped into us in the smoking area and practically treated us as if we weren’t human beings. I really advise you to review the security staff you have at this club so better people can be put in that position. It really is a nice place and all, but the security guard completely ruined the group’s vibe, treating us as if we didn’t deserve to be there having fun.

If you're looking for a nice bar, don't go here. I paid for my drinks, but never received them. They acted like they didn't care, and then the bar staff treated me very unprofessionally.

Bartender super grumpy. At half past eight, I'm standing at the door, everyone ignores me even though I have a small question: is my coat still there? The phone number doesn't even work. It's really sad. Have you got your affairs in order?

What a terrible place. Apparently, if you're 30+, you're not allowed in here, lol

Kicking people out when it’s to full for no reason

Camera in the restrooms. Multiple taps, but they only serve bud.

Staff very grumpy and in a hurry, I ordered drinks for 7.50 which is already very expensive, I had indicated that I did not taste the drink, they had taken my drink without saying anything, poured a little extra drink in it, really a little so I thought oh well great, (because if it was not so expensive it would not have mattered to me.) I had to pay €3 without consulting them I paid 10.50 for a mixed drink with a little alcohol in it, crazy work And then there is grumpy staff who did not treat us nicely to come to solutions. Eventually paid to get my drink anyway

boring music and a totally pathetic DJ

If u hace tatto on face or neck u will be banned. If u are above 50 yearse old u will be banned as well. Discrimination should be called

I bought 3 shots and one red bull, and i got one shot less. I had to argue with the employees to make them gave me one shot more that i already paid. They gave me 2 shots of vodka and one empty little orange glass. This is the worst service i ever had.

Bad music, not a nice atmosphere either. Was very disappointing.

sexist policies. I was not allowed to enter with my shoulder bag and had to put it somewhere else. Then I put my shoulder bag on my girlfriend and it came in without any problems. incredibly stupid rule, atmosphere is also one of the worst, it's a stuffy dark shop. music is better than in many other places in Tilburg.

Horrible experience. Extremely unprofessional. And generally just very sad. Went to dance with a few friends. The place was very crowded and the music was mid, but we decided still to give it a chance. My girlfriend and I went to put our jackets in the lockers, and we noticed the bathrooms nearby. So we went to pee. As soon as we entered in the two bathrooms, a girl told us that these were for the staff, and that she forgot to close the staff entrance door. We understood, and so we left. Ok, so story finished right? No. The bodyguards came and pushed us out of nowhere. Then told us that we needed to speak outside. As soon as we were out, I very calmly explained the situation, and that the bathrooms were left open to the public with no signs of being staff's. The response was just that we were not welcomed there, and that we had to leave. While all this was happening, another bodyguard pushed me very violently, because he had to run to beat the fuck out of a guy that was entering another disco (the one in front). WOW! Surreal experience. I really recommend this place if you are short on money. It immediately teleports you to the worst shithole you can imagine and you don't even need to take a long trip or psychedelics! Seriously speaking... Disgusting people. Disgusting place.

Had a nice Christmas sweater drink. Sing along to the best Christmas songs while enjoying delicious beers. Please pay attention to the dress code!

Fire this security. The one with the beard and bald head. He’s a physically abusive old man with anger issues. Over riding his power with younger kids. Boycott this terrible club. Worst club, ever and even worse security. DONT GO Also you tried saying it wasn’t me at your bar/club! It was Ams I’ve added a picture to prove it. There’s not way of getting out of this one. He pushed me and abused me. I will also be filing a police report. Stay AWAY!

I've been coming to Polly's for over 3 years and I've never had any problems here, but apparently there are 'new security guards.' It's a shame that it is no longer rewarded to bring your friends and yourself to Tilburg as a 'bob' these days. Of course, parking is limited near the short hill, so I decided to drop my friends off near the short hill and park the car somewhere else myself. My 'drunk' friends did come in. I arrived a few minutes later without even a drop of alcohol in my body, but according to the security guard I had 'had too much to drink.' When I asked him what this was based on, I was told that I was too drunk to have a 'decent conversation' about this. It's a shame that it had to happen this way, I wouldn't recommend going here after 2 a.m., because apparently they can't be honest that they don't want a 'certain type of people' in and they think about it lame excuse that you're too drunk. Polly thanks for a number of nice years, but this was very mediocre and you will not see me and my friends again soon.

Rude security guards. Left to have a cigarette, tired to walk inside from the smoking area to get my jumper before leaving. The security guard punched me in the chest before refusing to let me get my jumper. For a reason security refused to explain, I had to wait outside freezing in my t shirt for 30 minutes until I could walk inside to retrieve my jumper. My jumper was only 2 meters from the door.

2 Wodka redbull besteld, geven ze 2 glazen halfvol... besteld bij een vrouw met een bril, nog een keer gevraagd of ik een normaal glas kon krijgen en niet gekregen. Helaas maar geen polly meer voor mij komend jaar.

Unfriendly service, arrogant attitude towards the customer, I do not recommend it to anyone

Had a nice evening and a good DJ.

Very bad club, very sad intention there. Never go

Een super leuke gelegenheid om uit te gaan, heerlijke muziek die iedereen wel kent. Geen moment verveeld, zeker een aanrader om hier uit te gaan!!!

Top sfeer, heel gezellig. Veilig gevoel tijdens het stappen.

Had mijn normaalste broek aangetrokken, maar mocht niet binnen van meneer de bewaker omdat hij zei dat ik een trainingsbroek aan had. Bewaking komt net van de clownsopleiding af, volgende keer zal ik hier in driedelig pak verschijnen. Soms wel gezellig!

Bewakers hebben een beetje teveel gesnoven. Voor derest een chille tent

Leuk bar personeel, gezellige mensen en goede muziek.

Gezellige feest gelegenheid, zowel bar voorin als achterin het lange pand. Wc en rook ruimte zijn prima te bereiken op een drukke avond.

Tre caratteristiche determinano l'aura protettiva del caffè Polly: l'afrore di alcool calpestato dalle scarpe di molteplici persone unito al dionisiaco odore di sigaretta accesa al chiuso, l'atteggiamento passivo-aggressivo della security che decide insindacabilmente chi entra e chi no e la malcelata e animalesca eccitazione delle ragazze presenti in loco. Per un certo periodo mi è sembrato di essere all agriturismo FERDY di Lenna. Sociologicamente interessante notare la follia dionisiaca finalmente autorizzata e legalizzata dei giovani olandesi, nel resto del tempo invece tipicamente oliati ingranaggi del sistema libero-capitalista boero. Venite qua se volete sopprimere il vostro conscio, spesso causa di disagi e difficoltà. Ci tornerò!

Top cafe met kluisjes en goei bier!

Lovely staff special thanks to the manager!

Was leuk, wel kamiel kwijtgeraakt. Is dook ook aanwezig?

Gezellige plek om uit te gaan, leuke sfeer, vriendelijk personeel wat wil je nog meer.

Полулярный паб. На выходные очень много народу,просто не протолкнуться. Из напитков продают пиво и виски кола,вино,коктейли не делают через большой наплыв людей,заведение для молодежи

super leuke avond gehad goede muziek leuk personeel. echt een aan rader

Tent stinkt van binnen, is uitgeleefd en vies. Vroeger serveerden zij eten, maar daar zijn ze mee gestopt. Nu kroeg annex discotheek, maar eentje van de ‘over datum’ soort

Elke week een verrassende uitdagende pubquiz.

Gezeligge kroeg, toen ik er was kwam er zo een best leuk liedje op. Helaas wel een kater aan overgehouden.

Lekker biertje met een kaasplankje

Geweldig de live muziek van de de mannen van je weet wel... best night everrrrr

Gezellige zaak, leuke bediening

Great party location. There's a second bar at the end, so there's no need to stay in the front.

The place to be laat op de avond in Tilburg!

Love this place. Good vibes, friendly staff. Amazing crowd and awesome music.

Was really nice and amazing service,

Op elke maandag avond wordt er een leuke pubquiz georganiseerd (20:00). Leuke vragen en goede sfeer. Een biertje kost dan wel 2,70... (Mannen)toilet mag wat aan gedaan worden.

fijn en prettige cafe en omgeving

Echt mooi, goed geregeld en altijd gezellig! Tas en jas kan je boven in de kluisjes leggen. Je krijgt snel drankjes aan de bar en de muziek is altijd goed!

Gezellige kroeg ! Service is ook perfect

Leuke en gezellige kroeg! Zeker een aanrader als je met vrienden bent!

Leuke kroeg, draaien vaak goeie muziek en er hangt een fijne sfeer

Gezellig café, goede sfeer, leuke events (pubquiz op maandag, de Jongens van Jeweetwel live op woensdag)

Gezellige gelegenheid. Er zijn voldoende toiletten, de bierprijs is normaal. Aardig personeel. Er is ook een rokerstuin.

Gezellige kroeg, vooral jong 'studenten' publiek. Het personeel is er vriendelijk en de prijzen zijn er normaal ..s'zomers terrasje pikken altijd gezellig op de Korte Heuvel . 🍺🍷

Kom er al jaren, vooral op woensdagavond met de jongens van jeweetwel. Toffe tent met vriendelijk personeel en leuke acties en kortingen.

Leuke kroeg, vaak live muziek. Achterin een ruimte om lekker te dansen. Lekkere bieren en gezellig barpersoneel.