Great and cozy place, mix of bar, library and just fun place with variety of stuff to do. Check their website for schedule, there are plenty of activities: invited musicians, parties, book and game nights etc. Folks built non-commercial horizontal volunteer based explicitly left cultural center in the middle of gentrified Dutch city. Mad respect for that and for not hiding power level.

Good alternative place. Friendly atmosphere. Good cause!

Went here for a D&D night, experienced the night of a lifetime! Made a bunch of new friends, felt so incredibly welcomed by hosts and staff it was surreal. Incredible, I'll be coming here weekly! 👍💖

Amazing safe space and cultural centre in Utrecht. Friendly staff, good pricing, and a regular assortment of different workshops, concerts, and activites.

It was a warm place with live music by us folks. The coffee and sparkling water was good. Since I don't use alcohol, I don't know how other drinks are. The International Open Stage activity was really nice that you sing and play instruments with people you didn't know before. In overall it's been a fun experience for us.

one of the most interesting and unique places to go out in utrecht, full of weird and wonderful types. the events arent for everyone, but with the range of different things going on youll be sure to find something you like

ACU offers a nice and friendly environment with cheap entrance prices and also cheap inner prices. The music varies and it is one of the problems. Sometimes you may encounter good and sometimes bad music. In addition, the people are in majority positive but also sometimes a bit dodgy. However, despite the intense political aspect of the place, it is a nice partner in many of the nights in Utrecht. Totally recommend it !

The anarchist cafe of Utrecht, everyone here is a volunteer, and they have a good policy around kicking out people who are causing trouble or doing things to make people uncomfortable. Often have good shows and bands playing!

Wonderful place where artists can get together on jam nights and play with other musicians on stage. Free entrance on most nights, while some nights a donation is in order. Few drafts beer and a few on bottle as well. Little parking space out front during work days. Social and free spirited, this place is ran by volunteers. Enjoy!

Unique place in a world that becomes less and less unique. ACU is a place for social thoughts, expressions and actions. Great place voor a bite, drink and dance. Deserves more elaboration than this review can hold.

(Translated by Google) Small is beautiful (Original) Klein maar fijn

(Translated by Google) Relax and music (Original) Relax en muziek

(Translated by Google) The ACU. Strange. Cozy. Free. No pin, very nice. (Original) De ACU. Vreemd. Gezellig. Vrij. Geen pin, wel heel leuk.

(Translated by Google) cave (Original) Speluna

ACU is a non-commercial cultural center. Concerts is its most important activity but it hosts a wide range of activities: café, vegan restaurant, political events, jam sessions, benefit events, parties, movies, library, and meeting place for political and cultural initiatives. There's also an exhibition room.

Probably one of the best venues supporting up and coming artists and established artists. They really care about music, people and the environment. We had a fantastic experience and we will be back. Thank you ACU!

My favorite spot in the city for a drink, good music and great vibes

Great place, good music and competitive prices! They always have something planned, concerts, dj sessions... Lots of fun!

A lovely non-commercial, non-profit run bar. An excellent place if you're looking for a different vibe than the usual cafe's and clubs scenes. Good place to play games and to dance! And cheap!

My visit wasn't as successful as I would imagine. It was empty on Saturday evening. Perhaps another weekend. I remember the drinks being more expensive in comparison to other closeby bar but the staff were kind enough to explain why. I might be tipsy when my visit happened so please don't take my review very seriously 😉

Lovely atmosphere, very inclusive and friendly

Alternative place to meet very nice people and people here are open minded and thoughtfull. They run on volunteers so be sure to leave some tip for the nice people behind the bar.

Punk and hardcore music in Utrecht. DIY everywhere. 100% volunteer

A small cozy place with friendly staff for left leaning political meetings or casual meetings. Could be improved with better funding for larger spaces however. Prices are decent and I remember enjoying the food

A great bar and meeting place, if you fit the niche of its customer base that is. Guaranteed to meet interesting and peculiar individuals

(Translated by Google) On the street you can already smell it from a distance, things stink enormously. The average population that comes is also unkempt and smells like 5-day-old sweat. (Original) Op straat ruik je het al van afstand, zaak stinkt enorm. Ook het gemiddelde volk wat er komt is onverzorgd en ruikt naar 5 dagen oud zweet.

A friendly and inclusive environment with a nice beer selection and friendly volunteer based staff. Also on Thursday they have really nice food always

Very interesting self-managed cultural centre in Utrecht.

Most brutally honest place in town. One of the last bastions of 'underground' Utrecht that are left. You can find people from all walks of life here, with one thing in common: at least a certain degree of humanity and a pinch of idealism. Great parties. Awesome vegan food. Interesting films & lectures. Nice beers. Open stage. A library. Run by volunteers. Cash only!

Low budget alternative culture bar and venue. Open minded and sometimes a bit crazy people, but always nice atmosphere. Check out website for a lot of different performances: punk, rock, dance, techno. But also gay nights, poetry slams. Sometimes free, sometimes a donation, but never over 10,-. Do watch your belongings though.

Great independent cultural center in the heart of Utrecht. Loads of great music events and the restaurant has a good selection of vegan meals on their menu. If you're into an underground and welcoming experience this is one of the places to go in Utrecht. Be sure to check their agenda because they have a very varied schedule with all sorts of cultural and political nights.

Nice place, super cosy

Great littke cultural center with friendly priced booze, natural food and an intimate concert hall with great sound

(Translated by Google) Socialism at its best (Original) Socialisme ten top

Beautiful people. A culture! Happy to be part of it

This is one of the most honest and underground bars (and a personal favourite!) in Utrecht. It is run by volunteers and everyone should find here something of their liking: an anarchist library, political/cultural discussions, Taste Before you Waste dinners, concerts of upcoming bands, vitaminACU parties and open mic events. Some advice: the music is particular so it is a good idea to check what kind of event is on before going. Cash ONLY. This is a place where everyone feels welcome and accepted, so it is normal that you will often encounter some shady figures. For me, this only adds to the honesty of the place. I would advise to stick to your bag and jacket while being there; one time my bag was stolen but the next day my bag was returned to me. Thank you ACU for great memories and solidarity!

(Translated by Google) Great, you don't expect that it is such a nice place to dance and listen to music (Original) Tof, je verwacht niet dat het zo'n leuke plek is om te dansen en muziek te luisteren

(Translated by Google) Cheap food, but don't expect culinary delights. For the price you can not get more and better, definitely recommended! (Original) Goedkoop eten, maar verwacht geen culinaire hoogstandjes. Voor de prijs kan je echter niet meer en beter krijgen, zeker een aanrader!

(Translated by Google) Nice atmosphere and cool location. Only awkward that you cannot pin and you have to hang your coat unsecured (Original) Leuke sfeer en coole locatie. Alleen onhandig dat je niet kan pinnen en je moet je jas onbeveiligd ophangen

(Translated by Google) Perfect to end the evening night (Original) Perfect om de avond nacht af te sluiten

(Translated by Google) Super involved in the present and present and lending their room for our meetings free of charge. (Original) Super betrokken bij het nu en heden en lenen hun zaal belangeloos voor onze meetings.

(Translated by Google) A nice sanctuary for debate. A place where the discussion is more important than one's own opinion. I was here for a nice poetry stage. Interesting people who are interested in each other. Top!!! (Original) Een mooie vrijplaats voor debat. Een plek waar de discussie belangrijker is dan de eigen mening. Ik was hier voor een mooi poeziepodium. Interessante mensen die geïnteresseerd zijn in elkaar. Top!!!

(Translated by Google) Nice room (Original) Leuke zaal

When in Utrecht, I have to stop here. Free books, nice people, good atmosphere. Not much happy with going at bars with fake underground design. I like it real.

(Translated by Google) Cozy and also open to everyone! Young old, gay or straight, everyone is welcome (Original) Gezellig en ook nogeens open voor iedereen! Jong oud, gay of straight, iedereen is welkom

Nice food and a variety of drinks. Also the staff is super nice and hospital. I went there for a night of taste before you waste and it was really good. Would definitely recommend to a friend.

(Translated by Google) A great place with an ear for everyone, I had a very nice evening here! (Original) Een geweldige plek met oor voor iedereen, heb een hele leuke avond gehad hier!

Cozy. Friendly. Vegan. Lots of different activities.

The best place in Utrecht.