Must-see nightlife in North Holland

  • Uiltje Brewing Co

    Haarlem

    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,…

  • Jopenkerk

    Haarlem

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

  • De Mastenbar

    North Holland

    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…

  • DeDakkas

    Haarlem

    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…

  • Kaap Noord

    Texel

    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…

  • Parck

    Haarlem

    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…

  • Uiltje Bar

    Haarlem

    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…

  • Proeflokaal in den Uiver

    Haarlem

    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…

  • De Boom

    North Holland

    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…

  • Café Ome Ko

    North Holland

    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;…

  • Bar Wigbolt

    Haarlem

    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…

  • Blender

    Haarlem

    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…

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