Café The Three Owls in Centrum

If I could I’d put 0 stars I would. Disgustingly rude manager who is incredibly unfriendly and insulting. Do not go here.

Nice atmosphere in the back garden, good selection of craft beers. Just a pity that I had to take the dog home first before I could go inside.

What a cool café! Nice atmosphere and alert staff. They are good at judging people and know how to point out when people cross boundaries. This results in negative reviews from guests, but is completely unjustified, because if you are a respectful person, you get everything back from the staff that you need. Hats off to the Owl team :)

Nice place. The company could have been a bit better, but they can't do anything about that.

Great bar to enjoy a good chat and laughs with friends ...

Great café, you can sit nicely in the garden.

Great atmosphere and friendly staff! I really had a fantastic evening here and can recommend it to everyone.

This is a real traditional pub where the atmosphere is always good. The staff is friendly and there is a beautiful garden. I come here often!

Jola and Rachel are really cool, and the rest of the staff is also veeeery friendly. Highly recommended!

The stuff is so annoying they have crazy entitlement. The place is beautiful but it seems like the bartenders are just doing whatever they want....I will provide some examples to be specific. 1. Kicking our friend out for not ordering a second drink even though we were a group of six people ordering drinks 🍻 2. Not making another friend of mine a toastie because "it was too busy and I am gonna burn it in rhe toaster" .... which is fine but then she gave us a warning for eating our own sandwich. Girl pick a struggle 3. Closing the bar 40 minutes earlier and warning us about the last round about an hour and 20 minutes before the official closing time just because miss girl doesn't feel like working. And then proceeds to kick us out while our drink are almost full. The drinks that we payed.... I really try to be empathetic with people working in the hospitality business and I am aware that this review doesn't describe all the employees at this place. But please intend to be welcoming and more human towards your customers. I probably sound like a karen but they really give a bad reputation to a very nice and chill place.

Extremely rude bar tender. Unfriendly and mean to us. Never coming here again

Really good atmosphere, no comments about food but the service was really bad. The staff is super disrespectful, rude, and care more about the bar making money than serving the people to their needs. They consistently pressure people to get rounds of drinks on week day nights, literally minutes after finishing. Very bad experience, not once but over 7/9 times now. Never coming back again.

Very nice atmosphere but was treated rudely by stFf

Don't come here because it's too good and we can't find a place :D

Me and my friends, we were visiting Groningen and we wanted to try Guiness from the tap. As soon as we walked in, the waitress confidently stated that we were not old enough to be there, and told us that we must be at least 21 to be there, even though in the Netherlands the legal age to be in a bar or drink alcohol is 18. We politely said that we were all above 21 and that even pulled our wallets out to show our id since she could've mistaken (understandable). She did not want to see our id and kept saying we were not old enough to be there. We left and stoped at the door and talked to each other if she thought we wanted to do something else of maybe it was a misunderstood, we went in again and said "we are just looking for Guiness beer", she said we were not old enough (again) and said that we probably wanted to go in just to smoke weed (which we never even said anything related to her) and that we couldn't stay there. We just walked by being refused to stay.

outside area is super cozy, there are funky lights and heating. Theres a sneaky slot machine inside if thats your cup of tea. FIRE drink options (cherry chouffe is great). Would recommend, good date spot or just a cheeky night out with the boys <3.

Good old brown cafe with quality beer. And they have a nice cozy garden where you can smoke! Hanky panky, need I say more?

The bartenders are always really nice and helpful. Not too crowded. Good affordable drinks

The atmosphere is great but the staff is very rude.

a quiet place where you can enjoy a good beer in peace

I'm being asked on Telegram to give this place a 5-star review without even being there. Not the best PR!

Great for chilling . Nice outdoor patio.

Super cozy cafe with delicious beers on tap! :)

Great atmosphere for a nice cafe in the city center, love the garden 👊🏻

Cozy cafe, good food, will definitely come here again

A nice place to have a drink with friends. They also have a small garden at the back where you can sit comfortably.

Having a lovely dinner here during the Christmas holidays was really great. Good food and the service was top-notch. Keep up the good work; you really put your guests at ease.

I don't know about the food, but the beer is delicious, I'm sitting here alone, it's a great place to escape from the outside world, the garden is very cozy.

Nice café. It's a shame they don't occasionally ask for a round of drinks on the terrace.

Racist bartenders. They use the N-word and refuse to serve Black people. I used to go here occasionally with some friends. But when a friend of ours came along once (he's Black), the bartender refused to serve him, after which the same bartender made several racist remarks. This was about a year ago.

I was sitting there last Saturday on the terrace and isolde was my favorite server she was the most kind

Wide selection of specialty beers

Highly recommended! Best meatballs in the city and surrounding area...a must try!!

Fun bar with great music. Lovely outdoor garden and seating. Had a few beers and wine here with friends, good service

highly recommended, especially because of the vibes in the garden!

The new bartender provided extremly rude service. I was disappointed as previous experiences have been pleasant.

Beautiful place to drink and smoke

Always friendly staff and good atmosphere. That is still true, but where you used to encounter the whole of Groningen from healthcare etc., the terrace is only full of international students who live in their own bubble. So the three owls, not none, all Dutch people have left. And you don't get free snacks either, there is a new woman on it, No commitment!

Can you also eat there? Furthermore, top tent! Always fun, tasty, lots of beer, cozy courtyard, nice guests.

We got served really poorly. The wine was poor and the bartender had to smell-check it after pouring. A middle aged waiter with a mustache kicked us out for staying too long and not ordering enough. We understand if this is the policy but he had a very rude manner and he even cussed. Unnecessary.

Noisy, narrow brown café, probably cozy for regular visitors. Drinks were good, not possible to have a normal conversation due to the loud music...

Nice café, you can have a drink here.

Cozy brown pub. Good music and friendly service.

Nice cafe with pleasant guests.

Fantastic atmosphere, an exception for a great pub within the canal belt.

It is no longer as nice and cozy as it used to be. Not even a fraction. But the garden remains enjoyable.

❗️❗️❗️ This isn’t the first time this café has treated customers like this. Maybe it just reflects the owner’s lack of education. Ridiculous. The environment here is really nice, and I’ve had lots of good experiences with different friends. But last Sunday was something else. Since it was a quiet Sunday（27 Oct）, the place was empty, so I expected a relaxed vibe. Instead, I had to deal with a bartender who clearly thinks she’s someone important. She rudely told me to order a drink right then and there. I told her I’d go to the bar to order soon, as I was just chatting with my friend. Then, in full-on Karen mode, she goes, ‘Can you leave? You can finish your radler, but then you need to go. I don’t like you, I don’t like your attitude.’ Like…sis, who do you think you are? Who actually cares about your opinion? It’s pathetic when one staff member’s power trip ruins an otherwise nice place. Get over yourself PS：Girl, you need a therapist. Some objective insight might show you how off-putting your behavior is.

Nice pub to have a drink after shopping. Cozy atmosphere, good service. As an older young person, the place to end the afternoon and start the evening

Had to change my review, shortly after me and my friends finished our drinks we were sent away because we did not order anything else. There was plenty of space outside and my friend didn't finish his beer yet. The waiter told us to leave in a rude way. Definitely changed my experience with this place.

It has a very energetic and cheerful owner and a lush green backyard. People of all ages can have fun easily. The music is generally 80's and 90's style. A pleasant environment!!

I happened to be here during a job, friendly staff and delicious coffee!

cozy pub with a nice garden area

It says that smoking is not allowed, but if you sit in the garden, people smoke on a massive scale...

Not that good service it was a horrible experience. Don’t recommend it but you can go there if you like racist people

Grab a bottle of beer here and stayed for an hour. Nice ambiance and good music played during my visit.

Beautiful with all the lights!✨

Super cozy atmosphere and garden!

A very nice and rustic cafe, pub, bar. We had tea, draft beer and coffee. Very nice service. Cozy space. I can only recommend.

Always cozy and open until the late hours. Very mixed company. From young to old. Super cozy heated outdoor terrace

Our one-day visit to Groningen turned out to be an incredible experience, and among the best places we discovered in the city was this outstanding cafe/bar.

Leuke plek om met vrienden een gezellig drankje te doen. Ze hebben achteren nog een kleine tuin waar je heerlijk kan zitten

Gewoon een heel goed Café! Geen Eetcafe. Goede atmosfeer, fijn personeel en een prima Basin!

Heerlijke biertjes, ruime keuze. Goede muziek.

Eerste drankje in 30 dagen, ze speelde everlong op de boxen. Alles wat nodig is

Altijd leuk zitten in de tuin erachter

We waren hier een paar weken geleden. Hele goede sfeer! Mede mogelijk gemaakt door een barman met een goede bos haar, een lieve glimlach, een oog voor z’n gasten en een zeer goede muzieksmaak. Voor herhaling vatbaar!

Veel diverse biertjes en drankjes, als je trek hebt kun je nootjes, kaas, worst of tosti bestellen. Erg vriendelijk barpersoneel en achterin is een prachtige, knusse tuin.

Gezellig café met genoeg keuze in bieren in een mooie entourage. We zijn er op dezelfde avond nog een keer terug gekomen omdat we het zo’n fijne plek vonden. Dikke vijf sterren!

Goeie sfeer. Lekkere biertjes. Fijn zitten. Heerlijk cafe!

Helaas weinig te doen voor een zaterdag avond.

It looks like a classic bar, which it is. You've got it in a good spot near Grote Markt, but the main thing is that they have a little garden at the back of the bar with some lounges. Very nice if you want to have some fresh air, go smoking and drinking together, you don't need to leave it. Other then that it's just a regular bar.

Unique spot on the top of the 'Hondsrug'-hill @Groningen. Heavily monitored and microphone, by surrounding students. It has a walled and roofed garden-terras. There were also birds, before C0V19.

Gezellige sfeer, al mag er wel weer een dj komen, zodat we weer kunnen dansen 🥂

Meilleure Chouffe de Gronini. (6,7 la pinte) De plus, malgré le fait qu’on se soit fait virer 2/3 fois, l’accueil est toujours agréable. Ambiance cozy kawaï. #TeamFrance

Een prettig cafe met mogelijkheden. De overgebleven collega's hadden de achterste tafel aan de kant geschoven en vriendelijke bardame regelde de muziek. Lekker los kunnen gaan om vervolgens uit te puffen in de tuin. Top avond gehad, ook namens mijn collega's, bedankt!

Heerlijk ouderwetse ambiance, zoals een kroeg er vroeger uitzag. Met een echte barman!

Een heerlijk relaxed cafe. Heerlijk buiten zitten. Goede wit en blondbier.

Stamkroeg van Boot Groningen, shoutout naar de 3 uiltjes!

Lekker terras in de tuin van de 3 uiltjes!

Sehr schöne Bar und angenehme Atmosphäre, hat einen Raucher Bereich im Hof sehr großzügig und schön dekoriert.

Gezellige sfeer, bediening is altijd vrolijk en behulpzaam.

Gezellige kroeg voor de wat oudere jeugd

Great cheap bar to have a pint or an alcoholic beverage of your choice, with a fantastic garden that is half covered half open, to enjoy said drink. The garden provides a luscious cosy experience. The staff are extremely friendly and inviting. I found this place recently and is now one of my favourite places to go. Aimed for cool, alternative and progressive people. Hundred percent recommend.

Leuk oud bruin café in hartje Groningen.

Gezellig voor mijn leeftijdsgenoten… kom daar al jaren.

Altijd heel gezellig. Ze hebben alleen geen gehaktballen.