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.

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.

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.

The selection of high-end whiskey, wines and spirits in here is phenomenal. Unfortunately the…read morecustomer service isn't. Unless you're wearing a suit or look like you have a million Euros in your pocket they don't want to speak to you. There is only one price for all bottles, so even if you're leaving the EU and are entitled to Duty Free purchases, you don't get any such discount here. Which often means you can purchase the same drink cheaper elsewhere.

I came in with a toddler on my arm and my suitcase in the other. I knew what I wanted so I was…read morequick and bought a fancy bottle of Cognac. There were two persons helping me with the payment, checking boarding pass etc. I left and walked 100 feet until I realized I had forgotten my suitcase. I went back and they had just recognized the suitcase standing there. We had a laugh about being a distraught dad and all. A few hours later, while at the gate, I recognized the lady from the store approaching me, she told me I had left my credit card there and they had tried calling me up on the audio system. She had tracked me all the way to my gate, and then helped me back to get to the lost and found department. She definitely saved my day, and I am forever thankful! THIS is the definition of going above and beyond in terms of customer service! I will definitely go back next time.