Café ’t Uilennest granted temporary extension by Tilburg municipality

The municipality of Tilburg has granted a temporary extension to Café ’t Uilennest, allowing the establishment to remain open until November 5. The café was originally scheduled to close on October 26 following the municipality's decision to revoke its license.

The revocation was based on the Bibob Act, with officials citing concerns that the license could be misused for criminal activities or money laundering. Investigations began after police raids in January 2025, which allegedly uncovered links to the banned motorcycle club Satudarah. Authorities expressed concerns that former members were using the venue for prohibited club meetings.

Owners Atilla and Gemma are currently fighting the closure through legal channels. While they expressed relief that upcoming scheduled events can proceed, they remain in a state of uncertainty regarding the café's long-term future. The owners have proposed tightening licensing conditions to prevent unauthorized individuals from entering the premises as they await a final court ruling.