2025 has come to an end, and we look back at how the Dutch hospitality market developed over the year, based on figures from the Roamler Foodservice Database. We compare the number of locations at the end of 2024 with the end of 2025, broken down into restaurants, bars and cafés, hotels, and fast-food outlets.
The Figures at a Glance
| Segment | End 2024 | End 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 17,666 | 17,499 | −167 (−0.9%) |
| Fast-food outlets | 12,785 | 12,687 | −98 (−0.8%) |
| Bars and cafés | 5,604 | 5,494 | −110 (−2.0%) |
| Hotels | 2,578 | 2,554 | −24 (−0.9%) |
| Total | 38,633 | 38,234 | −399 (−1.0%) |
Total Number of Hospitality Locations
The total number of hospitality venues across the four segments fell from 38,633 in 2024 to 38,234 in 2025, a decrease of around 1%. After several years of growth, the market has moved into mild contraction rather than continued expansion.
Restaurants
Restaurants remain the largest category by some distance, and account for the largest absolute drop: from 17,666 to 17,499 locations, a loss of 167 venues. In proportional terms the decline is modest at 0.9%, in line with the market average.
Bars and Cafés
Bars and cafés fell from 5,604 to 5,494. At 2.0%, this is the steepest proportional decline of any segment, roughly double the rate seen elsewhere. It is consistent with shifts in consumer behaviour, where lower alcohol consumption and at-home consumption continue to gain ground.
Hotels
Hotels moved from 2,578 to 2,554, a decrease of 24 locations. Despite a stable tourism market, competition from short-stay options and alternative accommodation appears to be continuing.
Fast Food
Fast-food outlets remain a strong segment and held up better than any other, contracting from 12,785 to 12,687 — a 0.8% decline, the smallest of the four.
Conclusion
The Dutch hospitality market saw a slight decline in the number of locations in 2025, down 1% overall. Restaurants account for the largest absolute loss simply because they are the largest segment; proportionally, bars and cafés contracted fastest, while fast food proved the most resilient. Across the board the market appears to be adapting to changing consumer preferences and economic conditions rather than undergoing any sharp correction.
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