On the menu today
Fried camembert with cranberry sauce, fries and salad
Come on inFrom 4 pm
€ 12,95
Make yourselfat home.
Café & restaurant in the heart of Hengelo
A leisurely lunch. One more round on the terrace. An evening worth coming back for. Settle in at De Appel, in the heart of Hengelo.
Today's special
Fried camembert with cranberry sauce, fries and salad
€ 12,95From 4 pmNo reservationsSee the daily menuA familiar place. A new story.
Welcoming guests since 1980 · HengeloOpening hours
Dish of the day
We serve the dish of the day from 16:00 to 21:30, while stocks last. We do not take reservations for this daily special.
See the full calendarSomething to look forward to
Steak with herb butter, fries and salad
Pork fillet satay with fries and salad
What are you in the mood for?
A quick bite or a long, lovely dinner. Come on in.
Good beer. Good stories.
De Appel is a member of the Hertog Jan Genootschap. From Grand Prestige to Tripel Karmeliet, Leffe and La Chouffe: explore our draught and bottled speciality beers, including alcohol-free and low-alcohol options.
Explore the beer menuHertog Jan Genootschap
Ready to try something new? Ask about the changing Proeftuin selection.
About the Genootschap
Nieuwstraat 1 · Hengelo
New memories. A familiar place.
De Appel has been part of Hengelo since 1980. The bar, the conservatory, the terrace: everyone has a favourite spot. And there is always room for another story.
See opening hours
- Monday
- 11.00 - 23.00
- Tuesday
- 10.00 - 23.00
- Wednesday
- 10.00 - 24.00
- Thursday
- 10.00 - 01.00
- Friday
- 10.00 - 02.00
- Saturday
- 10.00 - 02.00
- Sunday
- 11.00 - 23.00
Special opening hours
- December 24, 2026 · Christmas afternoon party
- 13:00 - 19:00
- December 25, 2026 · Closed on Christmas Day
- Closed
- January 1, 2027 · Closed on New Year's Day
- Closed
Kitchen until 21:30. Lunch: until 17:00.
Contact & directions
What’s coming up?
Make a day of Hengelo. Explore upcoming events in the city centre and join us before or afterwards.
See what’s onComing up at De Appel and in Hengelo
- 13:00 - 19:00Christmas Eve afternoon at De AppelDe Appel, Nieuwstraat 1 · De AppelCelebrate Christmas Eve afternoon on Nieuwstraat. Tickets are €15 including cloakroom and can only be collected and paid for at the bar. This event is at De Appel café & restaurant; De Appel 2.0 takes part at Pastorieplein.
- Sinterklaas HouseStadscafé De Basiliek · Hengelo PromotieVisit Sinterklaas House, as listed in Hengelo Promotie's calendar.
- Popronde HengeloCity centre · Uit in HengeloLive music at venues around the city. Explore the programme and participating locations.
Events at De Appel and a selection from the city calendar. For events by other organisers, follow the source for times and updates.
More than a visit.
Christmas starts at the bar. Kerstmiddag at De Appel.
Christmas at De AppelCelebrate Christmas afternoon on Thursday 24 December 2026 at De Appel in Hengelo. 13:00 to 19:00, €15 including cloakroom. Tickets only at the bar.
Read the story
Dinner first. Then the theatre.
An evening outPlanning dinner before a show in Hengelo? Tell De Appel when you need to leave and discuss your evening with our team.
Read the storyA little more to love.
Big plans.
The Appel way.
De Appel 2.0
A birthday, a party with colleagues or dinner with your whole group. Our venue on Langestraat gives your occasion room to shine.
Discover De Appel 2.0
Worth a little detour.Life can be
a little sweeter.
Soft serve, frozen yoghurt and over 30 toppings next door to De Appel. Enjoy Poe Poe from 1 April until 1 October, including as dessert at De Appel. Then Poe Poe hibernates and our regular desserts take over.
Discover Poe Poe