
Five Brothers Fat Haarlem
A lively Spanish tapas bar in Haarlem, offering fresh cuisine, a vibrant atmosphere, and an impressive selection of cava and cocktails.

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Five Brothers Fat Haarlem

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A lively Spanish tapas bar in Haarlem, offering fresh cuisine, a vibrant atmosphere, and an impressive selection of cava and cocktails.
"Amazing food, amazing service, and a vibe that makes you want to stay all night!"
Sit at the Bar
Enjoy an engaging view of chefs cooking while you dine. Great for solos or couples.
Reservations Recommended
Consider booking in advance to avoid waiting times and ensure seating availability.

Quick Facts
Cuisine
Spanish
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+31 23 785 6784
Address
Kleine Houtstraat 40, 2011 DN Haarlem, Netherlands
Website
fivebrothersfat.nl/Highlights
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Vibrant Spanish Tapas Experience
Enjoy fresh and delicious Spanish cuisine in a lively setting with attentive staff and great music.

Bar Seating & Chef's Performance
Sit at the bar and be mesmerized by skilled chefs preparing fresh ingredients with precision.

Extensive Cava & Drink Selection
Savor a wide selection of Spanish cava, wines, cocktails, and Sangria in a cozy atmosphere.
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Sit at the Bar
Enjoy an engaging view of chefs cooking while you dine. Great for solos or couples.
Reservations Recommended
Consider booking in advance to avoid waiting times and ensure seating availability.
Explore Unique Tapas
Don't miss out on flavorful dishes like chorizo croquettes for an exceptional taste.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
For a more relaxed experience, consider visiting during less busy times.
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Sit at the Bar
Enjoy an engaging view of chefs cooking while you dine. Great for solos or couples.
Reservations Recommended
Consider booking in advance to avoid waiting times and ensure seating availability.
Explore Unique Tapas
Don't miss out on flavorful dishes like chorizo croquettes for an exceptional taste.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
For a more relaxed experience, consider visiting during less busy times.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Diners praise Five Brothers Fat Haarlem for its consistently delicious Spanish tapas, vibrant atmosphere, and friendly, attentive staff. The extensive cava and drink menu is also a highlight. However, some reviews mention inconsistencies in menu items and occasional service lapses, with one guest finding the patatas bravas disappointing and another noting staff attentiveness issues.
"Fresh and delicious dishes are prepared quickly. It is fascinating to sit at the bar and watch the chefs cook fresh, well-prepared ingredients with skillful movements. Watching them cook so quickly and accurately a fairly large menu, I felt that the menu was really well-organized.
It is based on Spanish cuisine, and all the food, from starters to dessert, was excellent.
The lively atmosphere and friendly, accurate service were also good.
I will definitely come back again and order the menu items I haven’t tried."
Kyungheon Lee
"Really nice place with a cozy vibe. We just went for a couple of drinks, but we’ll definitely go back to try the food.
They have a good selection of beers, including some Spanish ones.
Staff were very friendly and attentive. Great atmosphere overall!"
Mary Bello Ruiz
"For a “Spanish” tapas restaurant you really have to look hard to find the Spanish menu items in between all the Asian, French and Italian ones. Patatas bravas were very disappointing as they’re just whole ovenpotatos with sauce???"
Bram Vanderschaeghe
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's known for its vibrant atmosphere, delicious Spanish tapas, and extensive selection of cava and cocktails. The bar seating where you can watch chefs cook is also a highlight.
Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours, to avoid waiting times or ensure you get a table.
Popular choices include Chorizo Croquetas, Pimientos de Padron, and Iberico Ribs. The Oxtail Croquetas and Pan Con Tomate are also highly praised.
Yes, the restaurant offers a wide range of Spanish cava (by glass or bottle), wines, cocktails, and Sangria. [^R8, ^M3]
The atmosphere is described as lively, vibrant, and cozy, with great music, making it ideal for dates or nights out with friends. [^R2, ^M3]
While some reviewers wished for more vegetarian options, dishes like Pimientos de Padron and Pan Con Tomate are available.
Yes, many find the cozy vibe, great drinks, and delicious food perfect for a date night.
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Onze favoriete (wijn)bars in Haarlem
In Amsterdam zaten er al twee, maar nu kan je ook in Haarlem cava nippen bij Five Brothers Fat. Deze champagneria zit in de gezellige Kleine Houtstraat, maar het had ook zo in Barcelona kunnen zijn. De cava serveren ze hier in coupes en wie trek krijgt, kan zich tegoed doen aan de croquetas, conservas, para picar en charcuteria.
15 x Gezelligste kroegen en cafés in Haarlem
Bij deze Champañaria drink je Spaanse cava op z’n best: wit, rosé, per glas of juist per fles, en in allerlei prijscategorieën. Naast alle cava kun je ook verschillende wijnen, cocktails en Sangria bestellen. Lekker naast de Spaanse happen die ze hier serveren!
49x eten en drinken in Haarlem bij de leukste plekjes
Het concept is borrelen, smullen van tapas en als je wilt daarna dansen tot in de late uurtjes. Tapas, cava, cocktail, wijn?. Het is allemaal fijn bij Five Brothers Fat.



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