paroolNov 2, 2026, 19:29

Restaurant Vooges aan ’t IJ bankrupt, another hospitality business fails at this ‘cursed location’

Restaurant Vooges aan 't IJ in Amsterdam has filed for bankruptcy due to mounting debt, marking the latest closure at a location known for its history of failed hospitality ventures. The owners, who have experience with other successful restaurants, will now shift their focus to their remaining business, Bar Staal.

Restaurant Vooges aan 't IJ in Amsterdam has been declared bankrupt after the business failed to meet its financial obligations to creditors. Despite the owners' previous success with hospitality venues in various Dutch cities, the restaurant struggled at its location on the Westerdoksdijk. This site has earned a reputation for being difficult for businesses, as multiple establishments have closed there over the past decade. The restaurant's struggles were further compounded by an arson attack shortly after the family took over the premises in early 2023.

The owners, Mischa and Rolf Vooges, had intended for their son Daan to lead the new venture while they took a step back from daily operations. Following the bankruptcy, the restaurant's inventory is being liquidated, and the waterfront site is once again available for new operators. The family is now focusing their efforts on their other establishment, Bar Staal, located in the city's Schinkelbuurt area.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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