Must-see nightlife in North Holland & Flevoland

At its brewery 4km northeast of Haarlem's centre, Uiltje has a lively bar area and sunny courtyard where you can try its 10 draught and two cask beers,…

Haarlem's most atmospheric place to drink is this independent brewery inside a stained-glass-windowed 1910 church. Enjoy brews such as citrusy Hopen,…

Hidden away at the Compagnieshaven marina, local favourite De Masten has a cavernous nautical-themed interior with printed maps on the ceiling, old ship's…

From the ground, it looks like any other multistorey car park, but taking the lift to the 6th floor brings you out at this fabulous rooftop with a…

At the island's northern tip, this rustic beach bar has a wind-buffering, glass-walled terrace overlooking the sand and the sea beyond. Its vast timber…

Strung with fairy lights, this red-brick building on the northern edge of the sprawling Haarlemmerhout park is a welcoming spot for a Jopen beer, over 20…

Beers brewed on Haarlem's outskirts by Uiltje are served here at its city-centre taproom alongside international craft beers, with 30 on the taps at any…

One of many atmospheric places overlooking the Grote Markt, this vintage bar is named after the national KLM airline's DC-2 aircraft (aka the Uiver, a…

Unchanged since the 1930s, the timber-panelled pub on the ground floor of the Nationaal Biermuseum lives up to its location. In summer, you can enjoy the…

With a sunny canal-side terrace and regular live music in summer, cosy timber-panelled cafe Ome Ko has been the centre of Muiden's social life since 1810;…

Just off the Grote Markt, you can choose from more than 100 different vodkas and cocktails including Sweet Spring (pomegranate vodka and lychee), a Bloody…

Fruit juices and smoothies with superfoods such as spirulina, hemp seeds, goji berries and bee pollen are available all day at this laid-back spot, as…