De Loods

De Loods is an event venue in Groningen that hosts meetings, congresses, company parties, dinners and weddings for 50 to 500 guests. It is a single flexible hall with a garden and a large outdoor area, on the edge of the city by the Hoendiep, and parking is free next to the building.

Seminars and company events The venue offers meetings and congresses from a compact strategy session for 50 people to a conference for 500. The hall can be arranged as a small meeting room or a full congress room. Equipment includes professional AV, projection screens and fast Wi-Fi for presentations and livestreams. The team supports the setup, the technology, the catering and the reception of guests. The garden can serve for networking breaks, informal break-out sessions or a relaxed welcome. Company parties and galas are also offered, with decoration, light and sound handled by the team.

Weddings and receptions Weddings use the hall and the large outdoor area. The venue says this leaves room for a small ceremony, a drinks reception and a party. The team presents styles from vintage to bohemian outdoors to a classic setting, and helps with catering, decoration, music and entertainment. The garden suits ceremonies and receptions in the open air.

Rooms and capacities The venue has one main hall, which adapts from dinners to large parties and from a meeting for 50 to a congress for 500 guests. A garden and an outdoor area sit alongside. The site does not break the capacity down by layout, so ask for seated, theater and standing numbers when you request a quote. A 360-degree tour is available on the site.

Catering Catering is available in-house, with tailored menus: canapes, walking dinners, food trucks, buffets and full dinners for 50 to 500 guests. The team says it works with seasonal products from the Groningen region. Coffee breaks and lunches can be added to a meeting program. Outside caterers are welcome if you prefer to bring your own.

History and setting The venue combines an industrial building with a garden. The pages describe the location as warm and flexible, and mention the Hoendiep canal on the edge of the city. The official pages do not give the building's history.

Getting there The address is Neutronstraat 3, 9743 AM Groningen. Free parking is available next to the venue. The pages do not describe public transport, so ask the team for guidance on train or bus connections.