ALEXANDRA Palace has been revealed as the party home for the Dutch national team and their supporters during the London 2012 Olympics.

The landmark building will be transformed into infamous Heineken House, founded at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, helping Holland earn a reputation for being the Olympics' top party nation for its spirited sporting celebrations.

A giant beer hall will be the main feature as well as a showcase of Dutch culture and sporting achievements with traditional cuisine and entertainment for athletes, officials and VIP guests.

Members of the public will also be able to buy tickets to enjoy the atmosphere.

The contract was signed today at a celebration event at the palace attended by Gerard Dielessen the managing director of the Netherlands Olympic Committee.

He said: "Heineken has been the organiser of Heineken Holland House since Barcelona 1992, for which we are enormously grateful.

"The national house has grown into an extremely popular Olympic hotspot – with the help of many others. This success is certain to be repeated during London 2012, especially now that it is so close to home. The city is expected to attract tens of thousands of Dutch visitors a day, both with and without tickets to the events."

Mr Dielessen added that "careful consideration" was being given to the access policy with more details will be announced next year.

Ally Pally is not the only London venue being snapped up by Olympic nations.

Old Billingsgate Market has caught the eye of the French and the German team will be based at the Museum of London in the Docklands.