Amazing selection of beautiful bottles. The drinks must be good too, because people keep coming…read moreback. Plus get your refunds on the crate.

From the owner: Gespecialiseerd in Speciaalbier / craftbeer, wijn en gedistlilleerd.read more

One of my FAVORITE wine "liquor" stores in the region. It's friendly, bright, clean, low priced and…read morerarely do I have to wait in line. Great hours and it's in the same complex as the Dirks grocery store. This is a chain and it has some real gems for chain. Some low priced, non bulk wine, if you catch them early, before they creep up the price. Locals work here and although they prefer to speak Dutch, they will speak english for me if I'm struggling!

There's not much to say about Bierwinkel, save that it's simply the best spot in Leiden to find…read morecraft beer. The shop's probably smaller than your bedroom, but it uses the available space efficiently to cram in as much as possible. In addition, their selection of cider, whiskey and other liquor is quite elaborate as well. Add in their friendly and knowledgeable staff and a rapidly changing assortment of limited edition beers and soon your liver will lament your frequent visits (though you might not be able to tell while your taste buds are cheering in ecstasy).