October 6, 2022 · Team HG
Boutique hotel Watertoren West opens soon, BOZU uut Grunn, and Restaurants De Zevende Hemel & Vissers Vis close their doors. Read the latest news about the Groningen hospitality industry here..
The die is cast; after several years of changing plans and various procedures, Hotel Watertoren West (Calculus Group/BED’R) will soon open its doors on the corner of Herman Colleniusstraat and Hofstede de Grootkade in Groningen. The water tower will soon house twelve hotel apartments with a beautiful view over the city. You will find an exhibition space in the lobby, and a new hospitality venue will be located at the top of the tower. With this, the Water Tower is fully accessible to the public, a major wish of the developers.
The Groningen brand BOZU, founded by city dwellers Brend Koolhof and Gianluca De Leo, is making great strides. BOZU launched Hard Iced Tea last May, a drink with only 65 calories and 4.5 percent alcohol that is very popular among students. The alcoholic iced tea is now on the shelves of many supermarkets and at wholesalers. Sligro.
After 6 years in the restaurant The Seventh Heaven Nearly 40 years of hospitality tradition on the corner of Zuiderkerstraat in Groningen is coming to an end. The coronavirus crisis and subsequent energy crisis were the final straw, according to owner Michael Roman. Additionally, the restaurant and shop based in Lauwersoog will Fishermen's Fish closing its doors after 52 years. Inflation combined with high energy costs means that, after five generations, the family business is forced to close.
Until the next newsflash!
