Great beers, delicious burgers, super service! Our group of 10 had an awesome time! We tried…read morefantastic beers from all over Europe & even some from great USA breweries!

With 20 taps, Stadsbrouwhuis is one of the latest and greatest additions to the Leiden craft beer…read morescene. Their beer selection reliably features several conventional Brand beers, but venturing beer geeks will surely find a brew they've never seen in one of the quickly rotating taps. In addition to serving up a variety of local and international beers, Stadsbrouwhuis also brews their own tasteful ales. Though their (very affordable) vegetarian dishes won't fill you up for a night of drinking, their crunchy and thickly sliced French fries do a fine job. We've only seen (rather than tasted) their other food from a distance, but everything looks like a well-made and inspired fusion of styles. As for their snacks: they're on the pricey side but very generous. Finally, the friendly staff is always excited to help you in beer-mergency situations. And in the rare occasion that their descriptions don't trigger your taste buds, you're always welcome to have a free taste. All in all, Stadsbrouwhuis is ideal for adventurous tasting and memorable conversations. But if you just have time to drop by on your way to a social event, be sure to pick up a swing-top bottle that's filled with anything from tap.

Great ambiance! Music is set to have you sit and have a great chat with friends for a long time…read more Service was great and the bartenders know their beers.

You'd think that with a cutesy name like Bierboutique, that this would be a tourist trap kind of…read moreplace, but I didn't get that vibe at all! We were on a self guided walking tour of Rotterdam and this place popped up on our radar as a nice place to grab a bite to eat and get out of the cold rain for a bit. It did not disappoint. We grabbed seats at the bar to better survey our surroundings. The place looked to be full of locals, so we knew we were in good hands. It's kind of a small place, with maybe 10 tables, but the mirrored wall makes it look much bigger. We had eaten a little earlier in the day, but still had a touch of the munchies, so we ordered a charcuterie board and lobster bitterballen, along with a beer for him and a coke for me. There were several kinds of meat on the board, from salami to prosciutto. All were delicious, and all seemed to melt in your mouth. The lobster bitterballen were even better than the waygu beef bitterballen we had earlier! We found this place after turning down the wrong street on our way back to the train station, and what a happy discovery it was; I've got it bookmarked, just in case I'm ever back in Rotterdam! 32/2019

Local bar nice beer selection Bartender was more interested…read morein talking to friends than serving

This is a mostly beer bar and I'm not a beer drinker - but I absolutely loved this place all the…read moresame. It's small, full of friendly locals and serves up great drinks. The chalkboards along the walls tell you what's available for beer - expect great Dutch & Belgian classics. You can also get cocktails too. If we lived here, we'd be regulars no question.

I miss traveling and finding little local gems like Kaapse Maria. We had just spent a couple days…read morein Bruges and stopped in Rotterdam on our way back to Amsterdam--mostly cuz I wanted to see the city's amazing architecture. This spot was a random find while exploring the streets and neighborhoods and instantly caught our eye. The interior was really nice, service super friendly, and good variety of beer & wine. We had just eaten dinner so we only grabbed a couple snacks while enjoying a nightcap--a local craft beer for me and a natural wine for the wife. Great stuff and I hope they're doing well during these COVID times.

Great beer selection and super nice bartenders that let you sample anything you want (within…read morereason). The space has sidewalk tables, a backyard, bar and table seating on the first floor, and even a large open second floor. Super cool. It was my last night in Rotterdam, so I just took it easy over a couple of sours. They had some really adventurous beers as well.

Great place in Haarlem. Exceptional selection of beers and ok food... bar food. But for the beer…read moreselection.. you won't be disappointed. In the heart of the city, kind of hidden. Lovely neighborhood. People are very nice and very nice hospitality. Of course English is spoken and they do really appreciate if you speak a bit of Dutch :) Menu is mostly in Dutch.

Great local place!!! Not on any recommended place-don't know why!!!! Beer is great and drought…read morebeers are awesome!!! We decided on the fondue, servers recommendation. It was really great. But, when we added the special local sauces, red pepper, garlic, chili oil, WOW!!!! Knocked it out of the park!!!! Great place must visit if your looking for a local ace and atmosphere, eat upstairs.

It doesn't seem like much but I had a great solo experience at Craft & Draft. I was ending the More…read moreBeer tour at Craft & Draft, which is the last stop where you pick up your free t-shirt! The bartenders were super nice and friendly (always a pleasant surprise) and were talking to the other regulars about what they did last night and what they plan to do after work. Super casual. It seemed like they were also very knowledgeable about beer so if you're not sure, you can consult with them to get recommendations. The beer was great and there were a lot of options. The location is near the park and also near a tram stop if you want to take public transport after your beers (or beer tour, in my case). I hope to do the beer tour again when I'm in Amsterdam and therefore come back to Craft & Draft.

Another great craft beer bar. Amsterdam is blessed with lots places doing great craft beer and this…read moreis yet another one. It fits the normal beer bar layout. Wooden tables and finishing, black chalkboard, 40 taps and a pleasant bar man who is knowledgable about beer. This is a good place for a pint and there will be options to fit whatever taste you have. I got a lovely IPA recommended to me and really enjoyed it. It's quite far out the centre, but that's actually a good thing and it's worth the walk. If you like craft beer and find yourself in Amsterdam you should make the effort to visit craft & draft.

The ambiance is so unique and lovely--Olivier is in a beautifully restored old church including a…read moregiant very Dutch pipe organ (non-functional...I think). Huge selection of beer and the food looks fab.

Such an amazing place with the best Belgian and German beer selection I have ever come across. I've…read morealso been dreaming of the bitterballen ever since I left. Definitely worth a stop.

Loud and busy amazing beers, great bar snacks. Love this place. The waiters l, especially Max, are…read morehandsome and awesome

Where to even start with Uiltje…read more Haarlem-based Jopenbier started a competition that was open to the public a few years back that tasked competitors with brewing a "masterpiece beer," with the winner given the privilege of being able to brew the winning beer commercially through Jopen. The now-head brewer of Uiltje supposedly won the competition consecutively for a couple years, before coming to his senses and deciding that he should branch off and start his own brouwerij. Jopen, being the class act they are, helped Uiltje off their feet by providing the brewing equipment and the know-how to get the company up and running; Uiltje initially contract brewed almost all their beers through Jopen, and for those that have ventured a little into the downtown Haarlem area would notice that the "Uiltje Bar" isn't too far away from the "Jopen Church." Touching historical anecdotes aside, Uiltje are one of the most unique and most refreshing breweries I've come across during my journey across the Netherlands; they are decisively American in terms of influence and inspiration, but with lots of decisively Western-European/Dutch elements when it comes to technique. Their IPAs are some of the most well-balanced alpha-acid-packed hoppy ales I've tried on this side of the planet, while their porters, stouts and barrel-aged offerings carry almost as much oomph as some of the Northern European headliners (de Molen, Omnipollo, Amager, etc.). Their design concept ("little owl") is refreshingly cute and comical, much like the people working at the brewery; my server felt more like a long-lost friend who was dying to tell me all about the awesome beers he'd brewed during the long break when I'd purportedly not seen him; the brewer actually stopped by every 45 minutes or so to guzzle down a pint of his favorite brew (his own, duh) and ask me various thoughts about his beers and how they ranked compared to others I've tried. All in all, this would probably rank in as a must-do experience should I return to Haarlem any time in the near future; be forewarned that the Brouwerij is actually quite a bit of a walk away from the nearest NS station, so you may want to keep a bike handy. Food choices at the brewpub is very limited, so might want to grab a bite (maybe at Ikea?) before making your way up Bingerweg. Cash or pin only.

Want to know the toughest part of being an American overseas? Finding a place to watch the Super…read moreBowl!!!! When I studied abroad in the Netherlands sometimes I searched for that little piece of home that was comforting and said "hey, its all good." For me, that thing was the Duke of Oz on superbowl sunday in Leiden. I had been to this bar many times in my many months spend in Leiden, but it just so happened it was one of the only places airing the game. Not only did the drinks taste extra good that day. If I can recall - and this was tough because I may have indulged in one too many Heinekens - they were serving up free food and snacks. Beer... check! Food... check! Superbowl... check! Now if you can imagine anything wrong with this picture you have some serious issues. But on that faithful night there was only one thing that would have ruined my most sacred Sunday and can you guess what that is? The game was broadcasted on a British station THEREFORE you guessed it... NO AMERICAN COMMERCIALS. Now if that wasn't a buzz kill I don't know what is. I really can't complain though, can I? Living in a foreign country, drinking the Netherlands finest, and watching the big game? Doesn't get any better than that.