Koks&Tales

📌 Tuesday, April 30th, our bar will be open to the public from 5 pm to 7 pm, as of 7 pm we are hosting a private event.

Wednesday May 1st our bar will be closed. We will be back on Thursday on our regular schedule.

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SHERRYANNE
Nomad Outland Whisky (Sherry Cask Finish), Gonzalez-Byass Solera Cream, Raisin Syrup, Chocolate Bitters

Taste: Strong, soothing, sweet. Created by Jake Angove dedicated to his Mum.

Opening hours:
Tue-Thu from 17h to 00h Last guest 23h
Fri & Sat from 17h to 01h Last guest midnight
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TARTE TATIN BUTTER PUNCH
Calvados Christian Drouin, Cognac, Rum, Caramel Apples, Five Spice, Lemon

Taste: A fatwashed milk punch with butter, smooth, sweet with a touch of acidity. We’re proud of this one

Opening hours:
Tue-Thu from 17h to 00h Last guest 23h
Fri & Sat from 17h to 01h Last guest midnight
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Over the past decade, our founder, Rob, has been through a lot.

But throughout all of those setbacks, all the “no’s”, he kept believing, fighting and investing. “If no one will join me, I’ll do it myself. if they sabotage me, I’ll find a way. If it seems impossible, I’ll make it possible as much as I can” is basically his adagio.

So, after all the achievements throughout those years of hardship, the one he is particularily proud of is this one: Big Daddy’s Falernum.

What started out as a joke, grew into an experiment and was turned into a brand, with a perfected zero waste production process and distribution network.

The world’s first (and only) premium Falernum, created by a Belgian (the same guy who created the first commercial Belgian Falernum), turns the general consensus of what falernum is completely upside down.

Big Daddy’s Falernum can be used not only as a flavouring agent, or to add texture, but more importantly as a base spirit, served in highballs, Tiki (off course), straight up and in Hot drinks. You really should try Our Big Daddy’s Hot Toddy, especially when feeling sick or on cold days.

Therefore, we share the recipe with you.

Hold on to your socks muppets, because it is so damn easy:

50ml Big Daddy’s Falernum
50ml tapwater (!)

Heat it up (don’t boil)
Squeeze in a lemon wedge
Garnish (if so desired) with a slice of pineapple, cinnamon stick, orange slice, whatever…

That’s right folks. It’s that easy. And we guarantee, no other brand of falernum is as versatile as ours is. We know. We tried all of them.

Thank you to our partners in crime and all our customers, whole sellers, spirits shops, bars and bartenders, restaurants for believing in our product.

We’re currently working on big news right now, more on that next month!

Join us this weekend because Big Daddy himself is behind the bar tonight & tomorrow!

is on a little break to show his mum around the country, so Rob will be stirring & shaking up your drinks.

And you know what that means…That’s right! Anything could happen!

Our new menu is now available. 🍸
Come visit us and enjoy the spectacular signature cocktails we have this season.

Opening hours:
Tue-Thu: 17:00 - 00:00
Fri-Sat: 17:00 - 01:00
Last call: 30 minutes before closing

No reservations
📍Schrijnwerkersstraat 9, 3500 Hasselt Belgium

Next Tuesday January 16th our bar will be closed. Our team will be participating in the incredible workshop, discovering original and delicious cocktails with an unmistakable Jerez character.

We will be back on Wednesday 17th on our regular schedule an with the new cocktail menu.

📍Schrijnwerkersstraat 9, 3500 Hasselt
www.koksandtales.com

Tomorrow, January 6th will be at from 10h to 16h 📍Capucienenplein.

Our bar will remain open at its usual hours. Don’t forget these are the last weeks of our current menu. 🍸

Hello muppets,

A little personal note here, just to wish you all the best from everyone here at Koks& Tales for the holidays.

Wether you believe or not, wether it be Jesus, Mohammed, Buddha or the Spaghetti monster, we hope you all will have a comfortable and safe transition into the new year.

It's been a rough and tight year over here, but we survived once again and head into a new one, looking forward to all the exciting things awaiting us.

Grateful for the chance to actually have the luxury to look forward to new chances, when so many have none right now.

Remember how lucky we all are despite bad days and sh*tty situations, and keep insisting on ending hostilities and inequality everywhere, so all of mankind may know a full belly, peaceful nights sleep and a roof over their heads.

The bar is open tonight as usual. We're closed on Tuesday, 26th. Back on call on our regular hours as of Wednesday 27th.

For your final Christmas shopping, our store .mercadito is open today until 5pm and tomorrow from 11am to 4pm.

Peace.

Who wants to be the new neighbour?

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📣 Good news, we are open on Sundays before Christmas! Join us and warm up with our winter cocktail “Big daddy’s hot toddy”.

📍Schrijnwerkerersstraat 9, 3500 Hasselt
www.koksandtales.com

📣 Good news, we are open on Sundays before Christmas! Join us and warm up with our winter cocktail “Big daddy’s hot toddy”.

📍Schrijnwerkersstraat 9, 3500 Hasselt
www.koksandtales.com

Our special winterwarmer cocktail “Big Daddy’s Hot Toddy”. The perfect way to warm up during cold winter days.

📣 Opening hours December:
Tue – Thu: 17h – 00h
Fri & Sat: 17h – 01h
Sun 03/12: 18h – 23h
Sun 10/12 & 17/12 : 16h – 23h

In collaboration with and .mercadito we introduce you a match(a) night!

4 cocktails* with a matcha base made by Rob Biesmans and Mexican food pairing by Maria & Ana.

📣Only by reservation before 02/12/2023
€85 pp (including water, coffee and tea)
Upfront payment.

DM for reservation.
Limited places. Be quick!

*virgin cocktails possible

Thanks , Stad Hasselt for the collaboration!

Big Daddy's Hot Toddy coming your way!

Hasselt lanceert wintercocktail en zet winkels 28 dagen op rij open “Vanaf maandag 27 november tot 24 december zijn de Hasseltse winkels 28 dagen op rij open”, zegt schepen Rik Dehollogne (N-VA). “We vieren de winterperiode met een wintercocktail ‘Hasseltse Winterwarmer’ met Hasseltse jenever als hoofdingrediënt.”

Join us next Wednesday 22/11 for a special guest shift with Joao Vicente who brings an exquisite menu for just €13 per drink, and indulge in complimentary bar bites.

Opening hours: 17h - 00h
We look forward to welcome you!

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The Jungle Chick: A hybrid between Mai-Tai and Piña Colada.

Opening hours:
Tue-Thu from 17h to 00h Last guest 23h Fri & Sat from 17h to 01h Last guest midnight

📌Saturday 11/11 We will be open at our usual hours

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Opening hours this week: Tuesday 31/10 and Wednesday 01/11 the bar is closed.

We will be back on Thursday as of 5pm. Don't forget from Tuesday to Thursday from 5pm to 7pm, all cocktails are 10% off. 🍸

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Glass of wine or champagne?? 🍷

We wanted to remind you that on our new menu we have a selection based on (house) wines.

We also chose to make a selection that is high quality without charging the typical "bottle for a glass" price tag, meaning you get decent wines for a very fair price.

Come and join us for a delicious cocktail, great glass of wine or Champagne, or even a refreshing beer!

Want to find out what we have to offer?
Check our menu on www.koksandtales.com or discover it her on the spot.

Vivid martini: Sobieski Vodka, Passion Fruit Cordial, Rob’s Gardenia Mix, Lime,
Champagne Jean Pernet Blanc de Blancs Gr. Cru
Taste: Refreshing & exotic.
Our Pornstar Martini, created for Chinouk Van Baelen. 🍸

Opening hours:
Tue-Thu from 17h to 00h Last guest 23h
Fri & Sat from 17h to 01h Last guest midnight
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So many of our guests asked us for Limoncello Spritz, so we decided to make something new, with our twist on it.

Yuzu Spritz: a cocktail crafted with the finest ingredients. Savor the burst of Pierre Ferrand Yuzu, perfectly blended with the sweet notes of and fresh lemon juice. To top it off, this masterpiece with a generous pour of effervescent champagne. Refreshing and so full of flavour!
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Opening hours:
Tue-Thu from 17h to 00h Last guest 23h
Fri & Sat from 17h to 01h Last guest midnight
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📌 Join Our Team! We're hiring a cleaner for Tuesdays and Fridays, 2 hours per day.

Interested?
Email us at [email protected]

Join us this car free sunday 10/09, we will be open from 14h. 🍹

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Dearly beloved,
I can not believe it has been 10 years.
On september 1st, 2013 I hosted the very first Koks&Tales. Back then it was in open air with three dodgy barstools, a second hand bookshelf that I used as a bar, a lamp and a transistor radio.

I had no choice, since I was a former homeless person with no money, no faith from the community (for some reason not everyone likes it when you’re good, have morals and standards and you know it), no help from banks or anything. I quickly realized there were no opportunities, besides the ones you create by yourself in such cases.

How far we have come since those days. From occasional themed events in interesting locations to pop-up in co-working space Zelfies to my current spot: it’s been one hell of a ride.

“It won’t last”. “You won’t make it”. “Talented, but nothing more”. “Total nutjob” (that last one is true, I’ll admit). So much unjust blame, prejudice, gossip and lies have been spread about me in former and recent times, it almost felt often as if people absolutely wanted to see me fail. Some do, of that there is enough proof. Sorry to let those of you down, but hey, up yours.

A lot has changed. With ups and downs this place became a stronghold, a brandname in it’s own right. We’ve seen guests come and go, for some it wasn’t their cup of tea, for most thankfully, it was and still is.

I look back at what I’ve achieved with a lot of gratitude towards certain people that kept believing in me: , , , , , our partners, my crew, my family (we’ve been through a lot of ordeals, but always found each other and keep fighting for one another) and of course, you; our esteemed guests and patrons. Thank you for everything.

Time to let the next generation take over and continue the work I began. Together we will keep up our high standards. That will never change. And this way, you can be certain the bar will keep on going.

I want to welcome as many of you as we can this Friday, september 1st to reminisce, celebrate and just have a bloody good drink.

See you then muppets.
Big Daddy out.

Horse’s Neck: Jim Beam Devil’s Cut, Angostura Bitters, Thomas Henry Ginger Ale, Large Lemon Peel.

Personally still one of our favourite coolers, perfect for hot weather. Refreshing, mellow in taste and a perfect thirst quencher.

Opening hours:
Tue-Thu from 17h to 00h Last guest 23h
Fri & Sat from 17h to 01h Last guest midnight
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Next up, we’re introducing Sarah. Sarah teaches at PXL but enjoys lending a hand in service. She’s used to it since she’s the local girl that married Jake, our head bartender! Her favourite drink? Anything hubby shakes up.

Opening hours:
Tue-Thu from 17h to 00h Last guest 23h
Fri & Sat from 17h to 01h Last guest midnight
www.koksandtales.com

New York Sour: Jim Beam Double Wood Bourbon, Lemon, Sugar, Egg white, Red Wine.

This classic twist on the Boston Sour has quickly become one of our best sellers, mainly because of the little kick the red wine float gives you.

Opening hours:
Tue-Thu from 17h to 00h Last guest 23h
Fri & Sat from 17h to 01h Last guest midnight
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This is Jake, our head bartender. Fresh of the boat from Brisbane, Australia, he got married to a local girl and therefore understands what it means to be shackled. Jake has had extensive experience in bars in Australia and
was able to adapt very quick to our way of working and our menu. A solid rock upon which the bar now stands, he brings in an extra touch of exotica in to this place.
His favourite drink? Ask him. He loves questions.🥃

Opening hours:
Tue-Thu from 17h to 00h Last guest: 23h
Fri & Sat from 17h to 01h Last guest: midnight
www.koksandtales.com

Our special cocktail Hurricane: Rum Bar Overproof Jamaican Worthy Estate, Plantation 3 Stars white rum, Big Daddy’s Falernum, Passion Fruit Cordial & Lime Juice. Sweet, refreshing, exotic and damn strong!

A Hurricane is supposed to blow through your mind, well; this one does!

Opening hours:
Tue-Thu from 17h to 00h Last guest 23h
Fri & Sat from 17h to 01h Last guest midnight
www.koksandtales.com