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Europe’s biggest pub fits 3,750 drinkers and has 20 huge bars – and Brits can get there without flying
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EUROPE's biggest pub can be reached from the UK by train - and fits thousands of drinkers inside.
The Netherlands is known for its drinking culture with beers Heineken, Amstel and Grolsch all coming from the country, so it's perhaps no surprise it is home to the continent's largest pub.
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Just north of Amsterdam is the city of Groningen.
De Drie Gezusters, or The Three Sisters is found in the main square's Grote Markt, right next to the city hall.
It is made up of four connecting buildings, with 20 bars spread out throughout.
The total capacity of the pub is 3,750 people, so don't worry about struggling to find a table.
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This includes a large outdoor terrace too, which is open in the summer months.
Not only does it have enough bars to keep everyone happy, there are several dance floors, each one with a different genre of music.
This ranges from folk to techno, and from pop music to Latin American according to .
Along with its booze, it also hosts plenty of special events, including live concerts, karaoke nights and a huge pub quiz.
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What's more, it has a giant screen and TVs throughout where you can watch major sports events such as the World Cup matches.
Its dancefloors, karaoke evenings and big scale events may make it sound like a rowdy place, but during the daytime and early evening, there's a much more relaxed feel to the bar.
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It has quiet study areas, places to enjoy an afternoon tea, as well as an extensive coffee and lunch menu.
This includes classic Dutch snacks including pancakes, bitterballen and mustard soup, along with options such as sandwiches, poke bowls and salads.
Travel Thru History continued: "By the way, De Drie Gezusters is not only a pub.
"During the morning and the afternoon it’s a restaurant and a fine place to drink a coffee while listening to music."
That claim was backed up by , who said it was now "a cultural landmark that has become an integral part of Groningen's identity".
They added: "De Drie Gezusters is a versatile venue that caters to all tastes and preferences.
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"Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to study, a delicious lunch, a lively Friday afternoon drink, or a night of dancing, this place has it all."
The pub's describes itself as "Groningen's favourite living room".
Getting to Groningen is fairly simple for Brits, with direct Eurostar routes travelling from London to Amsterdam.
From there it's a further two hours by rail, with tickets available from around £25.
A night for two in Groningen can be booked from around £58.
If you fancy exploring the rest of Groningen, then there is enough to fill up a weekend break.
The city, known for being predominantly made up of students, has the Noorderzon festival, with music, dance and arts across the 11 days.
Otherwise in January there is Eurosonic Noorderslag, which has 250 local music acts.
Not only that, but the city is mainly car-free, and is one of the happiest places to live in the Netherlands.
Expect to see lots of Italian-inspired architecture too, leading to it being dubbed the most Italian city north of the Alps, according to Rough Guides.
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