Founders Bar – Walk-In Only

Name: Founders Bar – Walk-In Only
Address: 10 Lage Barakken, Maastricht, Limburg, 6221 CH, NL
Telephone: 043 207 2453
Price range: €31 to €50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (85)

€31 to €50

Wine Bar

10 Lage Barakken, Maastricht, Limburg 6221 CH

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Founders Bar – Walk-In Only

4.6

€31 to €50

Wine Bar

Wyck-Céramique

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2 people

Nov 11, 2026

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Great for live music
Charming

Founders Bar is inspired by the iconic bars of 1920s London and Paris. Three inviting spaces with intimate seating areas come together around an impressive bar, where you can see our bartenders at work in their signature white jackets.

The menu features classic cocktails and an extensive wine selection with plenty of choice by the glass. The dinner menu offers starters and main courses alongside smaller dishes and snacks to enjoy with a glass of wine or a cocktail.

On Wednesdays, Founders Bar regularly hosts live jazz with a rotating line-up of top musicians. Check the agenda for the latest program.

There’s no need to make a reservation at Founders Bar. Simply walk in.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar, Bistro
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Contact
043 207 2453
Website
https://www.foundersbarmaastricht.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Founders Bar offers several options for private events, from drinks or a cocktail party to a walking dinner or business event. The Gentlemen’s Room is a semi-private space for groups of up to 16 guests. Founders Bar can also be booked exclusively for groups of up to 80 guests.

Location
10 Lage Barakken, Maastricht, Limburg 6221 CH
Neighborhood
Wyck-Céramique
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

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Reviews from people who have dined at Founders Bar – Walk-In Only.

4.6

(85)

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

85 Reviews

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Easter
Maastricht1 review
5.0
Dined on March 25, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a lovely evening last night at Founder’s Bar last night—it honestly felt like one of those simple, perfect nights you wish you could bottle up. The live jazz music was just beautiful and set such a relaxed, cozy atmosphere, perfect for catching up with good friends. And the service… truly impeccable!👌😍 Everyone made us feel so welcome and taken care of, which made the night even more special. Wednesday Jazz evenings are definitely my favourite—I really hope you keep them going, because they’re something truly special. We’d love to come back again soon 🤍 Thank you, Founders Team!
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Frank
Maastricht1 review
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is really an exceptional spot to go out for a drink and a snack. The live jazz was great and the service was amazing. The atmosphere is like an elegant bar from the (early) 20th century.
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Kristoffel
Maastricht1 review
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
De obers, de sfeer, de muziek, de drinks, het eten. Alles klopte in deze back in time setting. Zalige avond. Shout-out naar de meisjes die ons die avond bedienden.
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Carl
Amsterdam2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 6, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sfeervol en redelijk privé, uitstekende bediening, goede cocktails. Het eten is simpel en te prijzig voor wat ze bieden, maar daarvoor kom je hier niet. Uitstekend voor een casual zakelijke ontmoeting.
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Easter
Maastricht1 review
5.0
Dined on February 4, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the loveliest, jazziest Wednesday night at Founders Bar. Jazz Wednesdays are hands down my favourite day to be here — such a beautiful atmosphere, relaxed yet vibrant, and perfect for unwinding midweek. The service is absolutely impeccable; friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Highly recommended for both locals and tourists looking for a special night out with great music and great vibes. Thanks, Founders team!🫶🏼
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Frits
Maastricht2 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 27, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
De service was heel matig, de hapjes lieten lang op zich wachten. Dit in tegenstelling tot ons bezoek 2 weken geleden in het weekend, toen was het goed en gezellig. Gisteren dus weinig ambiance en matige service. De jongedame die ons bediende heeft nog wat goedgemaakt. De persoon van de bar daarentegen niet.
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Alexandre
Cancun1 review
5.0
Dined on January 7, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelent music. Staff verynicel. Amazing appetizers and drinks. I realy recond wednesday jazz night.
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M
Maastricht1 review
3.0
Dined on December 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Vriendelijk personeel, snacks waren goed. Alleen bij vragen over de kaart moest steeds in keuken navraag gedaan worden.
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Marjo
Maastricht1 review
5.0
Dined on December 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Weer een fijne ervaring, kom heel graag naar de Foundersbar
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Jeanine
Maastricht1 review
4.0
Dined on November 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
I’ve always enjoyed coming here — the bartenders are usually friendly, skilled, and very knowledgeable. Recently, however, I’ve noticed a slight drop in the level of expertise behind the bar. I asked for a whiskey-based cocktail without any added sugar, which I know can be a bit of an unusual request. Instead of exploring options with me, I was repeatedly reminded that alcohol contains natural sugars — something I acknowledged several times. This felt a little impolite, but I can understand my request was also a bit annoying. In the end, the bartender kindly made an unsweetened cocktail, and I genuinely appreciated the effort. When I got served I was told it "might" not be balanced (not sweet enough). For a place where cocktails are around €18, I expect a bit more confidence and balance from the team, rather than uncertainty. That said, the overall experience remained lovely. The location and ambience are still excellent, but I do miss the previous barman and the higher level of expertise he brought.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar, Bistro
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Contact
043 207 2453
Website
https://www.foundersbarmaastricht.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Founders Bar offers several options for private events, from drinks or a cocktail party to a walking dinner or business event. The Gentlemen’s Room is a semi-private space for groups of up to 16 guests. Founders Bar can also be booked exclusively for groups of up to 80 guests.

Location
10 Lage Barakken, Maastricht, Limburg 6221 CH
Neighborhood
Wyck-Céramique
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

FAQs

Wednesday is the best night to visit Founders Bar, the venue regularly hosts live jazz on Wednesdays, and multiple guests call Wednesday Jazz their favourite evening.

Yes, Founders Bar is well suited to a special evening: it has three atmospheric rooms with intimate zithoekjes around an impressive bar, and guests repeatedly praise its elegant, cozy atmosphere and lovely evenings.

Founders Bar feels like an elegant 1920s London–Paris bar: three intimate rooms gather around an impressive central bar where bartenders work in white jackets, and regular live jazz adds a cosy, relaxed vibrancy.

Smart casual is the guide, polished and neat without being formal, so comfortable, put-together clothes are appropriate.

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Founders Bar – Walk-In Only

4.6

€31 to €50

Wine Bar

Wyck-Céramique

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2 people

Nov 11, 2026

7:00 PM

Founders Bar – Walk-In Only

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Founders Bar – Walk-In Only

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