Rotterdam
Sustainable, innovative and funky as anything, this bar-cafe in the former Tropicana baths has a large terrace boasting views across the Nieuwe Maas river…
Must-see nightlife in South Holland
Rotterdam
Rotterdam's first artisanal coffee roastery (there are now 12), Man Met Bril sources direct-trade, 90% organic beans from across the globe and then roasts…
Rotterdam
This excellent brewery is the brainchild of Arno Coenen and Iris Roskam, the artists responsible for the enormous Cornucopia work on the inside of…
Rotterdam
Beer is a more common tipple than wine in Rotterdam, so many bars here have less-than-stellar selections of wine by the glass or bottle. That's not the…
Rotterdam
In a bokaal (trophy) location at the heart of the enclave around pedestrian Nieuwemarkt and Pannekoekstraat, Bokaal has an indoor bar and a huge all-day…
Den Haag
The owners and staff at this cafe are passionate cyclists, and operate a workshop at the rear where they repair racing bikes in between serving excellent…
Rotterdam
Situated on the top floor of the iconic and monolithic Groothandelsgebouw building, this rooftop bar is where the beau monde comes to mingle. Expect…
Leiden
The Giesen W6 roaster in the window signals that this hip cafe is serious about its coffee, and its baristas deliver on this promise. There's also a small…
Rotterdam
A sun-bleached labyrinth of wooden tables, brightly painted stairs, exotic foliage and low-slung festoon lighting, the Biergarten throngs with thirsty…
Leiden
Leiden's historic waag (weigh station) is now home to one of the town's most popular eating and drinking spots, a bustling place attracting locals of…
Rotterdam
Rotterdammers love both coffee and cycling, and this clever business caters to both passions. As well as repairing bikes and running a cafe (breakfast…
South Holland
Secreted in the rear garden of the Museum Simon van Gijn, this cafe is a delightful spot in which to enjoy a coffee, tea, slice of cake or panino. Reserve…
Rotterdam
If Rotterdam had a ‘best view from a cocktail bar’ award, this bar on the 7th floor of the De Rotterdam building would be the clear winner. Action unfolds…
Leiden
We all have them, so why not celebrate your bad habits at this popular student pub – beer and burgers definitely qualify and there's a good choice of both…
Rotterdam
Reminiscent of Prohibition-era speakeasies, Dr Rotterdam only opens its doors to those in the know. Located in the Scheepvaartkwartier quarter, drinkers…
Den Haag
On buzzing Denneweg, this sun-drenched corner bar has a wine list concentrating on European tipples but flirts with the New World too; there are dozens of…
Delft
Opposite the Oude Kerk, this is one of Delft's most popular hangouts. It's known for student-friendly hours and occasional performances by live bands, who…
Rotterdam
One of the city's best cocktail bars, Stirr offers an exhilarating package of crazy decor, funky beats and the undivided attention of the bar's legendary…
Rotterdam
The sight of bubbling copper vats and the heady scent of hops greets you at this vintage brewery abutting the Oude Kerk. Here you can take a voyage…
Rotterdam
Here’s the maths: with over 160 types of gin and 12 different kinds of tonic, Ballroom can mix up nearly 2000 different combinations of G&T. But who’s…
Rotterdam
There’s not a grass skirt in sight, but Europe’s oldest skyscraper, the Witte Huis, now has a distinctly Hawaiian flavour thanks to the excellent…
Rotterdam
With exposed pipes, graffiti-scrawled concrete pillars and metal railings, this former grain store from the early 20th century is now Rotterdam’s biggest…
Rotterdam
Set in an internal courtyard and on the front terrace of a listed 18th-century building (now a branch of the Schiedam library system), this lovely cafe…
Rotterdam
Beloved for its live-jazz nights on Fridays from 8pm, this craft brewery in the Fenix Food Factory brews a bitter, ale, IPAs and stout. Its on-site Kaapse…
Rotterdam
A truly marvellous location on the western point of Wilhelminapier, the terrace bar/cafe at Hotel New York offers a casual vibe and marvellous views of…
Rotterdam
Local Rotterdam products(bread, cheese, beer…) are at the heart of Lokaal but its speciality is brewing Rotterdam-roasted espresso and filter blends from…
Den Haag
Pass through the ivy-covered door of Café de Oude Mol and you'll find this intimate, earthy pub that sums up the Dutch quality of gezelligheid …
Den Haag
Rum-based cocktails are the draw at this tiki bar in the city's major party precinct. An impressive 85 rums are available, and are used in knock-'em-dead…
Rotterdam
The view up the canal from the terrace tables stretches as far as Delfshaven's windmill at this bruin café, which has been a popular neighbourhood spot…
Leiden
Angular, glass-paned VLOT sits out on a platform right in the canal, providing great views year-round. In warm weather the best seats are on its adjoining…
Delft
Canal-side and pavement seating are popular perches at this friendly drinking den, but regulars tend to claim seats at the long indoor bar before ordering…
Rotterdam
Offering plenty of the cosiness that the Dutch so prize, this atmospheric pub in the heart of Rotterdam’s former harbour red-light district has an…
Den Haag
A highly atmospheric old bar with a huge selection of Dutch, Belgian and other international beers, De Paas has 13 beers on tap, including unusual…
Leiden
Decked out with wood-panelled walls lined with framed photos, this nostalgic bruin café (pub) dating from 1814 overlooks an evocative bend in the canal,…
Rotterdam
Situated in an old fire station (enter through the laneway off Zaagmolenkade), this brewery with its enormous onsite brewing tanks serves 20 tipples on…
Leiden
Located on one of Leiden's major shopping strips, this cafe concentrates on one thing – coffee – and serves a very good cup indeed. There are usually a…
Den Haag
The Black Rider is a perennial Grote Markt favourite courtesy of its heated terrace and cavernous, light-filled, split-level interior. Live acts or DJs…
Rotterdam
Hard-to-find whisky, gin, rum, tequila and craft beers are on the menu at this laid-back drinking den, where live jazz is performed on Wednesday nights…
Delft
Belgian beer is the popular choice here, enjoyed in great quantities at a sea of tables in leafy Beestenmarkt. There are more than 10 beers on tap, and…
Delft
Cosy little Locus Publicus is filled with cheery locals quaffing their way through the 200-strong beer list, including 13 on tap. There's great people…
