One of my favorite shops to buy drinks. They have all kinds of bottled beer from many many…read moredifferent countries that you can buy by the bottle and basically make your own six-pack if you want. So many different things to try. They also have a large wine and liquor section as well. Really a cool place to go, even if just to look around.

Like wine? You would be a total fool if you said no. So you must visit the Wijnkelder de Bergplaats…read more- a tiny, basement winkel in Haarlem that carries only fine wines from the Bourgogne region of France. They have a great selection, the prices are reasonable (between €15 and €25), and the shop owners are quite friendly and happy for being basement dwellers. ;) They know their wines extremely well, and they're the only shop in Holland that I've found with true, honest to goodness, deliciously produced French wines. No screwtops here!!! Last wine I purchased here was a 2009 Chorey-Les-Beaune from Domaine Edmond Cornu & Fils and it was goooooood. I asked for smooth and fruity for under €25 and that's exactly what this was. Perfect. PS - their website is a blank Wordpress page - tee hee - but I'm sure they'll get to it. PSS - their open hours are RANDOM, with only Saturdays guaranteed. Call for info - Kostik Tegel at 0618400647. PSSS - the shop is not exactly easy to find, look for the wine bottle mosaic floor at the entrance. PSSSS - don't fall down the stairs.

This is a perfect little liquor store located on the western shopping street in Haarlem. I love…read morethis place not because I love liquor (really, I typically only visit to buy a gift or something for a party), but because of the atmosphere and service. They carry every jenever and whisky and whatever else a person could possibly need, and it's displayed in a way that's attractive and welcoming. The owners are so nice and helpful that I always feel that I've just visited their house after leaving. I've certainly never felt that way about a liquor store! So this is definitely worth a visit while you're in Haarlem, especially for some souvenir jenever!

Average Gall & Gall. Nice thing is that it is inside of Albert Heijn so you can easily pick up…read moresome wine or liquor while doing your grocery shopping. Not terribly big because it is inside of the supermarket, but certainly convenient. Note that this is technically a different store so you pay for things separatly.