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LAB-44 logo, restaurant and event venue for makers and eaters
Logo of Lacandon Group, the parent company of LAB-44

OUR FAMILY

LACANDON GROUP

LAB-44 is part of Lacandon Group, a family of hospitality venues in the Zaan region. Each has its own character, and together we stand for monumental hospitality.

Café De Slager in a monumental building in Zaandijk
Logo of Café De Slager in Zaandijk, sister venue of LAB-44

CAFE DE SLAGER, ZAANDIJK

A classic café in a national monument dating from 1684, close to the Zaanse Schans. Warm and homely, with a menu inspired by French cuisine and more than 20 wines by the glass.

Lagedijk 7-9, Zaandijk · +31 75 621 2340 · cafedeslager.nl

HOOP brewery logo

BROUWERIJ HOOP, ZAANDIJK

The largest craft brewery in the Zaan region, with 16 beers on tap and proper pub food.

Lagedijk 69-73, Zaandijk · +31 75 204 7000 · brouwerijhoop.nl

Interior of Brouwerij HOOP in Zaandijk
Terrace on the river Zaan at D'Swarte Walvis on the Zaanse Schans
Logo of restaurant D'Swarte Walvis on the Zaanse Schans, sister venue of LAB-44

D'SWARTE WALVIS, ZAANSE SCHANS

Right among the windmills of the Zaanse Schans, in three monumental buildings. Lunch, drinks and private events with views over the river Zaan.

Kalverringdijk 15, Zaandam · +31 75 616 5629 · dewalvis.nl

Café De Reef in Westzaan

POP-UP BY BROUWERIJ HOOP · WESTZAAN

CAFE DE REEF, WESTZAAN

A classic village café with a modern twist, in the historic heart of Westzaan. This HOOP brewery pop-up serves burgers, bar snacks and HOOP beers on tap, with pool and darts for a relaxed night out. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 4pm.

Kerkbuurt 31, Westzaan · brouwerijhoop.nl/cafedereef

EVENTS AT OUR VENUES

From talks and tastings to festivals: the Lacandon events calendar shows what's on at our venues.

Courtyard with sundial at D'Swarte Walvis
LAB-44 kitchen team at work

WORK WITH US

Love hospitality? We're always looking for people who make guests feel at home, both in the kitchen and front of house.

LET'S PLAN YOUR EVENT

Tell us what you have in mind and we'll put together a tailored proposal, whether it's a meeting for ten or a party for five hundred. Want to see the spaces first? You're very welcome to come for a tour.

GIFT IDEA

GIVE A GIFT CARD

Treat someone to lunch, dinner or an evening in the lab. The gift card can be used at LAB‑44 and all other Lacandon Group restaurants, at the beer shop in Zaandijk and in the HOOP brewery online beer shop.

All Lacandon restaurants · beer shop Zaandijk · online beer shop

Zaanse gift card in a warm setting
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