With 4,329 votes, Proeflokaal Goesting in Venray won the Public Award of the Café Top 100. This ranking is based on votes from guests. It showed that Proeflokaal Goesting was by far the favourite. But what makes Proeflokaal Goesting the crowd pleaser? Sit & Heat found out for you.
Café Top 100
Every year, the Café Top 100 is organised by Misset Horeca. The expert jury judges on hospitality, presentation, hygiene, product handling, craftsmanship, management and entrepreneurship, among other things. Based on mystery visits, an independent jury assesses the ranking of the best cafes in the Netherlands. Cafés can also win the Public Award, just like Proeflokaal Goesting. Here, guests vote for their favourite café in the Netherlands.
Audience award Proeflokaal Goesting
Using professional videos on Facebook, Goesting managed to attract votes. They made playful videos with funny texts that got guests involved with the café. Involvement was created by informing fans of the intermediate score and giving employees a leading role in the appeals.
More than beer and wine
Goesting offers 500 beers, 24 wines, 20 whiskies and several gins to their guests. This is complemented by an assortment of special bites that delightfully complement their drinks. Discovering new flavours is key. With the motto discover, experience and enjoy in their mind, they ensure that every guest leaves the table with a true experience. It's to whet your appetite!
Heated seat cushions
To complete the experience both inside and outside, Proeflokaal Goesting has had heated cushions on their terrace since a few weeks. Thanks to these cushions, guests can still enjoy special beer and snacks on the outdoor terrace during the winter months. This gives a warm and cosy feeling, which fits Goesting's concept perfectly. Sit & Heat's heat pads are the new way of heating the terrace without heating up the outside air (and thus the earth). Owner Gijs Schapendonk of Proeflokaal Goesting comments: "Since the start of Goesting, we have been constantly looking for new ways to improve our guests' experience. Through a heated terrace, we offer our guests something extra and try to exceed our guests' expectations."
Photo: Proeflokaal Goesting
