A nice second-hand market is easily a party for an enthusiast, but the Betonnerie has a golden edge. With tasty food stalls, live music and a relaxed atmosphere, it feels more like a mini-festival than a flea market. Saskia visited the evening edition on a Friday night - Concrete from - And was instantly sold. This second-hand market in Utrecht definitely belongs on the greener list!
Second-hand shopping in Utrecht at the Betonnerie
Cleaning out your attic? Or just in need of some new finds? Then the Betonnerie is your place. This cosy second-hand market descends every last Sunday of the month on Beton-T, the experimental city square on a former industrial site near Europalaan. Some months you are lucky and two editions are even organised: during the day on Sunday and once on Friday evening. Then the venue turns into the atmospheric Betonnuit. The atmosphere? More of a festival than a flea market. With food trucks, live music and a colourful mix of people, the place is always buzzing. And like any good market, you never know what you'll come across... but that's what makes it so much fun. Spoiler: expect lots of clothes!
I scored this at Betonnuit, Betonnerie's evening market
I myself scored an upcycled denim jacket for only 12 euros. An original find: an old thrift store coat, pimped up with embroidered paintings, which also came from the thrift store. And I also found a beautiful pink houseplant, a hand-painted dachshund drawing by a local artist (a perfect gift for a friend) and a delicious tempeh sandwich to eat right away. Tip: Come by bike or ov. This is not only nice and sustainable, but also convenient: parking in the area is limited and quite pricey. From the parking fee, you can score a complete outfit. Don't say you weren't warned....
At the Betonnerie in Utrecht, you can search for the best second-hand finds for a bargain while enjoying a bite to eat, a drink and a DJ. Watch the video report of the visit here.
Delicious food at the Betonnerie
You can just pop down to the market for a bite to eat and a drink - there are plenty of cosy food stalls - but you're also right next door. Karma Kebab is a stone's throw away: fast food starring vegetables, and also a super cosy place where the festival vibe continues. Or take a seat at The Crooked Herring, a local brewery and tasting room where they serve quirky beers, often paired with surprisingly good food.
Find out more about this cosy market in your townie and when the next edition will be held.
Address: Koningin Wilhelminalaan 4, Utrecht.
More sustainable tips in Utrecht
- You can sleep and eat sustainably in Utrecht at Bunk, among other places. Cool, sleeping in an old church!
- Two delicious restaurant tips in our townie are Le Jardin and Stadsjochies. Should you succeed: try them both!
Photo credits: thegreenlist.nl.
