Ship Chandler Warehouse

Description

1624 is the date engraved on a stone in the cellars, but since then the house has been altered many times. The shop opened its doors during the seventeenth century and served victuals and beverages for the sea going ships.

The captains could order and taste the samples downstairs, upstairs in the warehouse the goods were neatly arranged and brought to the ships by small boats. The harbor was practically in front of the door at that time. The shop is one of the very scarce 17th century interiors in the Netherlands were authentic details can still be seen.

Painter Rembrandt van Rijn worked and lived nearby (Rembrandthuis) and used to drop in during the afternoon He was always enchanted by the way the light broke, due to all the small windows.

Then there was Michiel Adriaans zoon de Ruyter who lived just around the corner. It is due to this house that his sea voyages became world famous. Practically each of his journeys started here.

The last few hundred years the house has been more or less in isolation because the trade moved to other parts of the town. In the 20th century the house was not used for several decades. The present owners bought the house over two decades ago, they found the house full of dust and spider webs but unchanged by the time.

Good to know

Dinners for 20 to 50 guests. There is a charge of Euro 250,- for the exclusive use of the Ship Chandlers Warehouse.

Menu prices include all wines and beverages served prior to coffee. Champagne is offered on arrival. A full range of spirits and aperitifs is also available. Menus can be adapted to suit vegetarians or doctors prescritions. Fresh vegetables are served with all main courses. Any alcoholic drinks ordered with, or after, coffee will be charged separately.

Mineral water is provided throughout the meal. Kitchen closes at midnight, according to law. Upon request an additional wine list will be provided. If a definite reservation is cancelled expenses will be charged according to the rules of the UVH (De Uniforme Voorwaarden Horeca).

Amplified music is not allowed by law.