Grote Markt — Where Haarlem Has Always Gone Out

Around 1550, Haarlem had roughly 100 breweries inside its walls — one for every 50 inhabitants, making it one of the greatest brewing cities in the Low Countri…

Proeflokaal In Den Uiver — A Fish Market That Drinks Jenever

What to drink: Jenever — ask for jonge jenever (lighter) or oude jenever (fuller, malt-wine based). More than 35 varieties on the shelf. Saturday tradition: a…

Café Koops — Terrace with a Cathedral Backdrop

What to order: Hertog Jan from the tap is the reliable choice. Add a borrelplankje (Dutch sharing board) if peckish. Listed in the Misset Café Top 100 — a Dutc…

Proeflokaal De Blauwe Druif — Haarlem's Oldest Café

What to order: ask for the Borrelarrangement '1863' — drinks plus a sharing board with local snacks. Proeverijen for bier, wijn, or whisky available for groups…

Het Wapen van Bloemendaal — Seven Layers of Wallpaper

The south-facing terrace is the draw on sunny days — it holds afternoon light later than most spots in the centre. Arrive early on warm evenings. Inside: mural…

Jopenkerk — Where a Church Became a Brewery

What to order: Jopen Koyt (1407 recipe, medieval-style grain beer), Jopen Hoppenbier (1501 recipe), or Mooie Nel IPA. All brewed on-site six days a week. The V…