Going to the Little Monsters Ball Hardrock Cafe
Last Updated: October 22nd 2025.
Each year we try to do something special for Halloween, in 2019 we attended the Little Monsters Ball Hardrock Cafe in Amsterdam. Halloween is on the rise in The Netherlands, and has numerous events happening now each year. Our son was at that moment still too young for haunted houses and fright nights, but luckily there are events suited for kids.
Little Monsters Ball Hardrock Cafe
The Hard Rock Café each year organizes a breakfast buffet on the Sunday before or on Halloween itself. Every family had its own table and could get plates full of delicious food. You did have to wait in line before getting to the buffet. The staff was all dressed up for Halloween. The café was also decorated in Halloween style. Next to the buffet, kids could get their faces painted, decorate donuts and do Halloween crafts. Kids and parents alike where dressed up. The event is geared towards small children.
At the end of the event the kids went trick-or-treatin’ at a few of the shops nearby. The staff really made a show off it, adding to the fun of the whole event.
Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Café is a chain with a rock-‘n-roll theme. It’s a chain that has 172 cafes worldwide, they receive 80 million guests on a yearly basis. The first Hard Rock Café opened in London, England on June 14th, 1971. The chain serves burgers and other American classics.
The cafe in Amsterdam is near the channel, with a view on the channel from the restaurant. Amsterdam is on our list of favorite cities for shopping and one of the best cities in the Netherlands to visit. We celebrated Halloween before at Ripley’s Believe It or Not and on the Zombie Bike Ride in Key West.
A lot of different cafes organize a Little Monsters Ball. The Little Monsters Ball Hard Rock Café in Amsterdam started at 9.30am for us on October 27th in 2019. The Lil’Monsters Ball will be again on October 26th in 2025. They also have a Halloween menu this year from October 21st till November 2nd, a masquerade ball on Halloween night and a Mayhem Monsters Brunch on November 9th.
Opening hours of the restaurant: every day 9am – 11pm, on Friday and Saturday open till 12am. There’s also a shop at the restaurant, those opening hours are: 10am – 11pm, on Friday and Saturday open till 12am. Further there’s a New rock shop opening hours of this one are: 10am – 6pm, on Friday and Saturday open till 8pm.
Where to Stay
When attending the Little Monsters Ball we stayed at Van der Valk hotel Schiphol. It’s not in the city of Amsterdam, but near the airport. However it’s a family friendly hotel with a swimming pool. Another great option is the NH hotel Schiphol Airport.
Where to Eat
Well of course at the Hardrock café, they had delicious poffertjes, bacon, muffins, egg, you name it on the buffet. They serve American cuisine. When arriving early, like we did, have a coffee or juice at the Bakery Café/Ristorante Pizzeria across on the square.
The Little Monsters Ball Hardrock Cafe was Fun
Although Yuri was a bit too old at 9 for the things being organized. We loved the food from the buffet, decorating donuts and trick-or-treatin’.
Address:
Max Euweplein 57-61
1017 MA Amsterdam
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18 Comments
Krista
I think the only Hard Rock Cafe I’ve been to is in Málaga and it was great. This one in Amsterdam looks like it has some nice food and a unique interior!
Tanya Turner
I love Halloween & not just because its the day I was born! It’s the most fun holiday and I love celebrating with kids.
Sharyn
I didn’t realise Hard Rock Cafes were still going! Looks like the food was yummy and a good time had by all.
Maryanne
I’ve never heard of the Little Monsters Ball but it looks like a lot of fun. I always really enjoy myself at the Hardrock Cafe. I’ve been to quite a few Hard Rock Cafes but haven’t been to the Amsterdam one. Thank you for sharing!
Saunter With Sanika
I’ve been to the one in London and it was os fun! This one looks just as amazing.
Anja
I never heard of the Little Monsters Ball before and never have I been HArd Rock Cafe, but the food looks really nice and there’s a lot of it! Location looks really nice, too.
Rosemary Palmer
We have visited several over the years here in the USA. I always loved the memorabilia. One of my favorite photos is a my son next to a motorcyle and they let him put on the jacket, but would have to look back at who’s it was.
Gladis Morales
Never heard about this before but it looks so fun! Thanks for sharing this lively and entertaining adventure!
Jolayne
Amazing how Halloween is gaining in popularity all over the world.
Valeriya Goffe
Looks like a lot of fun! I never know which countries are big on Halloween. My daughter loves the holiday. It’s good to know there is such a great place to go to in Amsterdam.
Stephanie
This is literally perfect for kids. I love how everyone was dressed and you could even go trick-or-treating, I wonder if more Hard Rock Hotels have this?
Meghan
What a fun way to celebrate Halloween in Amsterdam! I haven’t been to a Hard Rock Cafe in quite a while so will definitely have to save this and think about going in the fall sometime.
Felicia
I would never have thought of the hard rock cafe offering family activities. The buffet looks delicious and like everyone had a great time
Sonia
This sounds like a great way to celebrate Halloween in Amsterdam. Do you know if other Hard Rocks do this too?
Anna
What a lovely Halloween tradition! The Little Monsters Ball at the Hard Rock Café sounds like such a joyful event — I love how they make it fun for both kids and parents, with decorations, costumes, and all those creative activities. Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience!
Kelly
I go to the Hard Rock Cafe everytime I’m in Niagara Falls, Canada. I wonder if they have the Little Monster Ball. It sounds like a great event for really young kids. I love how everyone dresses up which makes it more fun for the young ones.
Leigh Halland
I must admit we generally hide for Halloween and miss all the fun. But the Little Monsters Ball Hardrock Cafe experience might be something we might enjoy. The buffet spread sure does look good! A good one to look for at other Hard Rock Cafes around the world when we are travelling for Halloween.
Kailey
What a fun event! Even as an adult, I’d like to decorate a donut lol. I’d use my younger sister as an excuse to go lol.