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Recommended to us by someone in our hotel! It's a brewery in an old church that's making beer using 500 year old methods. I enjoyed my beer a lot, for a 90°F day it was light and refreshing. The steak sandwich was really flavorful, as was the pork belly. The interior is super cool, we sat downstairs in the tasting room, but there's even more space upstairs and a gift shop. The staff was friendly and the right amount of attentive. It was easy for 9 of us to grab a spot!
Fantastic location-brewery inside an old church. Great selection of beers and staff can help you choose what you might want to try. Tried one of the IPA and also the Let's do Spanish. Both were delicious We tried the pulled pork sandwich and grilled chicken salad. Both were delicious. Portions were good
Super cool brewery/ in a church. Variety of beers in draft with many brewed on site. Recommend a visit if in Haarlem.
Great atmosphere in a cool building (church) with a broad range of beers and IPA's. The food is super tasty and friendly service.
My wife and I tried this brewery for dinner and were pleased with the results. It's a brewery inside an old church with a great selection of beer. Our server was very helpful and easy to work with. We had the Brewers Burger ( big for me and small For my wife. ). Tried several beers - Blond, stout and a Johnny B Wood. All three good beers. Also had some cheese rolls (delicious) and bitterballen (also delicious). Give it a try.
An excellent brewery with good food and great beer. This place was awesome, set in an old church the place is beautiful with stained glass windows and an industrial look that made for an excellent atmosphere. The people of a Amsterdam are awesome, friendly and accepting of everyone. I was treated so well during my visit to Haarlem I could make this my second home. A great time with some old friends.
The Jopenkerk is a brewery in an old church with beautiful stained glass windows. Their beer is available in all of the Netherlands but I don't know if you can get it elsewhere. It is a fun experience to have a beer here, there are many choices on draft and different bottled ones. The choices on draft are shown on big screens that look like the psalm boards in a church. In between those two screens there is a screen that explains the beers better, rotating between the different ones. We tasted a few different ones and they were all good, light as well as stronger IPA's. The forest mushroom soup, which was the soup of the day, was great and the French fries were nice and hot. We had planned to have lunch here but the lunch choices didn't appeal to me personally, it's not a good vegetarian place. Mostly basic pub food.
First things first: this would be a 5-star review if it weren't for the very limited selection of food items for lactose intolerant/vegan diners. But because my friend and I were hungry and unable to get anything but wasabi peanuts or hummus and pita, I'm docking a star. That said, the beer menu! Wow. I spent 10 minutes reading each description of the many and varied beers before I was able to make a selection. I understand why this is my friend's favourite beer place (and she's been a Haarlem resident for many years). Things like seaweed, caramel, peppercorns, oat meal, and sea salt figure prominently in many recipes. And there's an excellent selection of barrel-aged beers in barrels from tequila to port. After the long decision-making process, I ordered the black and white pepper saison brewed with orange peel and hysop. That was very special. Crisp and delicious in a way that perfectly matched the clouds-and-sun spring weather outside (though the beer says it's brewed to match summer, so go figure). I read my book and enjoyed the atmosphere - stained glass windows and a mix of clientele for people watching. Once my friend arrived, we shared the poached pear stout (a collab brew with Bird brewery) and the apricot gose. Couldn't have had two more different beers. The stout was so rich and brown sugar tasting that it verged on a barley wine. The gose was so tart it made my lips pucker. We decided it was too odd of a combination to share so we each picked one and stuck with it. Then we would have had another round and a snack but as mentioned up top, there wasn't much we could order. That said, I'd definitely be back for more beers. Definitely.
Went to Haarlem with a friend and Jopenkirk was definitely one of the reasons for stopping by. The brewery itself is inside an old church and they've mainly kept a lot of the church elements (stained glasses, tapestry) which give it a unique aesthetic. Seeing it was a Monday, we were its first customers of the day around noon and gladly enjoyed some beers whose names go with the church theme (Maria Magdalena, let there be light, etc). The tap list itself was very interesting as they have a lot of unique brews here (black IPA, pastry stout, dubbelbok, etc). One of the nice things is that if you watch the monitors, it scrolls through each beer giving details for each of them. I ended up going with a flight and was pleased by the variety. I didn't like all of them, but was happy to try some new beers. They're also quite strong as I didn't realize at first. Ended up feeling buzzed by the end of the flight and realized they were all at least 9%, so definitely pace yourself haha. Overall, this was a nice spot to relax and drink some good beers. Staff was friendly and helpful and I'd definitely come back to try more of the interesting beers on the tap list. They also have some gin which I was interested in trying, so that'll have to wait til next time!
Previous church turned brewery; you don't always hear of that so checked out Jopen when we were in Haarlem for the day. Not too difficult to find. Quite spacious with seating upstairs, downstairs and outside. Jopen had a nice assortment of beer. We were able to find beers that suited our tastes from IPAs to stouts. It surpassed our expectations! For some of the food items, you pay per piece which was interesting (bitterballen, cheese rolls--small bites). The pretzel was fine, but our favorite was the cheese roll, pretty much an egg roll but with cheese inside. Flight was worth it to try different beers and you end up saving a bit. The two snacks you get is actually just one snack (2 pieces). Service was alright, a little lacking and waiting around. Overall, cool experience!
Imagine drinking at a brewery that's housed in a building that used to be a church. Gorgeous stained glass windows, fabulous architecture, and the unique feel of eating and drinking somewhere different. Jopenkerk served to be a pretty interesting experience and I highly recommend anyone who visits Haarlem to give this place a shot. Ideal for groups and casual hangouts, this place is hugeeee with its two floors of ample tables and seating. Once you enter, simply seat yourself anywhere and one of the servers will come to you. There are English menus available (upon request) and overall, service is pretty decent and wait for food isn't too long. For my friends and I, we ordered a flight of beers for tasting, homemade roast beef, bitterballens and this one other beef dish that I can't remember the name of. The portions of the roast beef and beef dish was definitely big enough to share amongst three people. Everything tasted fresh and yummy and overall, I thoroughly enjoyed each of the food items. As for the beer, it was a hit or miss with some. If you want suggestions on what to drink, simply ask the servers for additional information. There's quite a lot of options to choose from! So don't feel rushed in picking a beer. If you like doing tasting flights that combines beer + food, make sure to call in and make a reservations where you get that option! I believe it was around 6 appetizers paired with a flight of beer for the tasting at a fairly reasonable price. In summary, if it's a rainy day or you need a place to chill and relax, this is a neat spot to visit.
Helpful bartenders and great sampling of beer. I got the beer flight and some bitterballen. I'm so glad I visited Haarlem for the night!
The Jopen has converted a church into a flashy, popular gastropub and called it Jopenkerk. Has over 20 brews on-tap.....I picked the hoppenbier (see pic attached) from a 1501 recipe and it tasted like paradise. They also have expanded pub grub consisting of burgers, salads and quiche read more
Jopenkerk has a tons of beers on draft and the salmon sandwich I had was great. The service was fantastic and the staff was super friendly. But the most impressive thing about this spot is the setting. A very cool converted church. read more
9 months ago
We came in to get a beer and a snack and sat at the bar. The ambience is really cool. It used to be a church. Bartender let me try a few beers before I decided on one. We got the frites which were great. Music was good so we stayed for another round. read more
1 year ago
Recommended to us by someone in our hotel! It's a brewery in an old church that's making beer using 500 year old methods. I enjoyed my beer a lot, for a 90°F day it was light and refreshing. The steak sandwich was really flavorful, as was the pork belly. The interior is super cool, we sat downstairs in the tasting room, but there's even more space upstairs and a gift shop. The staff was friendly and the right amount of attentive. It was easy for 9 of us to grab a spot! read more
2 years ago
Fantastic location-brewery inside an old church. Great selection of beers and staff can help you choose what you might want to try. Tried one of the IPA and also the Let's do Spanish. Both were delicious We tried the pulled pork sandwich and grilled chicken salad. Both were delicious. Portions were good read more
1 year ago
Super cool brewery/ in a church. Variety of beers in draft with many brewed on site. Recommend a visit if in Haarlem. read more
1 year ago
Great atmosphere in a cool building (church) with a broad range of beers and IPA's. The food is super tasty and friendly service. read more
9 months ago
1 year ago
My wife and I tried this brewery for dinner and were pleased with the results. It's a brewery inside an old church with a great selection of beer. Our server was very helpful and easy to work with. We had the Brewers Burger ( big for me and small For my wife. ). Tried several beers - Blond, stout and a Johnny B Wood. All three good beers. Also had some cheese rolls (delicious) and bitterballen (also delicious). Give it a try. read more
3 years ago
An excellent brewery with good food and great beer. This place was awesome, set in an old church the place is beautiful with stained glass windows and an industrial look that made for an excellent atmosphere. The people of a Amsterdam are awesome, friendly and accepting of everyone. I was treated so well during my visit to Haarlem I could make this my second home. A great time with some old friends. read more
The Jopenkerk is a brewery in an old church with beautiful stained glass windows. Their beer is available in all of the Netherlands but I don't know if you can get it elsewhere. It is a fun experience to have a beer here, there are many choices on draft and different bottled ones. The choices on draft are shown on big screens that look like the psalm boards in a church. In between those two screens there is a screen that explains the beers better, rotating between the different ones. We tasted a few different ones and they were all good, light as well as stronger IPA's. The forest mushroom soup, which was the soup of the day, was great and the French fries were nice and hot. We had planned to have lunch here but the lunch choices didn't appeal to me personally, it's not a good vegetarian place. Mostly basic pub food. read more
3 years ago
First things first: this would be a 5-star review if it weren't for the very limited selection of food items for lactose intolerant/vegan diners. But because my friend and I were hungry and unable to get anything but wasabi peanuts or hummus and pita, I'm docking a star. That said, the beer menu! Wow. I spent 10 minutes reading each description of the many and varied beers before I was able to make a selection. I understand why this is my friend's favourite beer place (and she's been a Haarlem resident for many years). Things like seaweed, caramel, peppercorns, oat meal, and sea salt figure prominently in many recipes. And there's an excellent selection of barrel-aged beers in barrels from tequila to port. After the long decision-making process, I ordered the black and white pepper saison brewed with orange peel and hysop. That was very special. Crisp and delicious in a way that perfectly matched the clouds-and-sun spring weather outside (though the beer says it's brewed to match summer, so go figure). I read my book and enjoyed the atmosphere - stained glass windows and a mix of clientele for people watching. Once my friend arrived, we shared the poached pear stout (a collab brew with Bird brewery) and the apricot gose. Couldn't have had two more different beers. The stout was so rich and brown sugar tasting that it verged on a barley wine. The gose was so tart it made my lips pucker. We decided it was too odd of a combination to share so we each picked one and stuck with it. Then we would have had another round and a snack but as mentioned up top, there wasn't much we could order. That said, I'd definitely be back for more beers. Definitely. read more
5 years ago
Went to Haarlem with a friend and Jopenkirk was definitely one of the reasons for stopping by. The brewery itself is inside an old church and they've mainly kept a lot of the church elements (stained glasses, tapestry) which give it a unique aesthetic. Seeing it was a Monday, we were its first customers of the day around noon and gladly enjoyed some beers whose names go with the church theme (Maria Magdalena, let there be light, etc). The tap list itself was very interesting as they have a lot of unique brews here (black IPA, pastry stout, dubbelbok, etc). One of the nice things is that if you watch the monitors, it scrolls through each beer giving details for each of them. I ended up going with a flight and was pleased by the variety. I didn't like all of them, but was happy to try some new beers. They're also quite strong as I didn't realize at first. Ended up feeling buzzed by the end of the flight and realized they were all at least 9%, so definitely pace yourself haha. Overall, this was a nice spot to relax and drink some good beers. Staff was friendly and helpful and I'd definitely come back to try more of the interesting beers on the tap list. They also have some gin which I was interested in trying, so that'll have to wait til next time! read more
Previous church turned brewery; you don't always hear of that so checked out Jopen when we were in Haarlem for the day. Not too difficult to find. Quite spacious with seating upstairs, downstairs and outside. Jopen had a nice assortment of beer. We were able to find beers that suited our tastes from IPAs to stouts. It surpassed our expectations! For some of the food items, you pay per piece which was interesting (bitterballen, cheese rolls--small bites). The pretzel was fine, but our favorite was the cheese roll, pretty much an egg roll but with cheese inside. Flight was worth it to try different beers and you end up saving a bit. The two snacks you get is actually just one snack (2 pieces). Service was alright, a little lacking and waiting around. Overall, cool experience! read more
4 years ago
Imagine drinking at a brewery that's housed in a building that used to be a church. Gorgeous stained glass windows, fabulous architecture, and the unique feel of eating and drinking somewhere different. Jopenkerk served to be a pretty interesting experience and I highly recommend anyone who visits Haarlem to give this place a shot. Ideal for groups and casual hangouts, this place is hugeeee with its two floors of ample tables and seating. Once you enter, simply seat yourself anywhere and one of the servers will come to you. There are English menus available (upon request) and overall, service is pretty decent and wait for food isn't too long. For my friends and I, we ordered a flight of beers for tasting, homemade roast beef, bitterballens and this one other beef dish that I can't remember the name of. The portions of the roast beef and beef dish was definitely big enough to share amongst three people. Everything tasted fresh and yummy and overall, I thoroughly enjoyed each of the food items. As for the beer, it was a hit or miss with some. If you want suggestions on what to drink, simply ask the servers for additional information. There's quite a lot of options to choose from! So don't feel rushed in picking a beer. If you like doing tasting flights that combines beer + food, make sure to call in and make a reservations where you get that option! I believe it was around 6 appetizers paired with a flight of beer for the tasting at a fairly reasonable price. In summary, if it's a rainy day or you need a place to chill and relax, this is a neat spot to visit. read more
7 years ago
I was looking forward to trying out Jopenkerk. How cool is it - a brewery in a church? Service started out slow, but the food was great. Both beers (the Kholsch & the Wit) were also fantastic. Alas, once the bill was delivered and paid, our server "forgot" to bring us our €10 in change. With the slow service and "forgotten" change, it ruined our visit. read more
3 years ago
8 years ago
Ordered 11.5% kraft beer And a hoppenbier which is 6.8 % paired with Bitterballen and shrimp kroket... it's so good. It's a church converted to a brewery. Definitely a must!!! read more
7 years ago
If you are in Haarlem this is a place to go! Located in an old church converted to a brewery. Fantastic selection of house made beers! The staff was amazing for being so busy. A place that tourist and locals alike go and enjoy themselves. They have game boys to play with along with other game systems. Great atmosphere. read more
Nice beers and better than average food. We got a carpaccio salad that I was very impressed by. We also got steak tartare, and it exceeded my expectations, considering we were in a pub. This was a fun way to pass the time. Service got a bit slow as the place got busier, but that's to be expected. I wish our server was more knowledgeable about the beers, but that's ok. I'd come back to this place. read more
11 years ago
A beer place to swoon over. I came here after it was recommended to me by an employee of the hostel I'm staying at. He mentioned beer & church and I just couldn't resist being part of this paradox. Drinking beer instead of wine in an old church is beautiful mayhem. I sat at the bar and was a bit confused as to who I had to order from the Bartender or the waiters, after about 10 mins of staring aimless into space...I wasn't in as rush so I was just letting them get to me when they had time. The menu was in Dutch so I was clueless of what anything was, but the waiter was knowledgable of the menu and helped by recommending me something that would be to my liking it was a hoppy IPA & I'm sorry but I can't seem to remember which one exactly I tried. Any who, besides the wait at the beginning I had an amazing time. Bring a group of friends and make a party out of it, it really is such an amazing venue. read more
10 years ago
First time we visit this place. It is an old church that has been turned into brewery, Jopen. We ordered carpaccio and grilles vegetables. The food was good, with abundant portions. The beer, Jopen, was also very tasty. All in all, a very good place to eat or go for drinks in the old area of Haarlem! read more
8 years ago
11 years ago
Cool property! The old church with all the tanks and all... Wide open space. Beer is ok.. I tried 9 different ones; they didn't knock my socks off, but they weren't bad. One formula was from 1401, so that was pretty cool to try. Food was good. Again- didn't knock my socks off, but not bad. read more
7 years ago
12 years ago
14 years ago
I really liked this place. The beers are great and what is nice is that you see all different sorts of groups hanging out. Service is pleasant and the food while limited is decent. I loved the Adrian beer which is a white beer. Everyone speaks great English so if you dont know Dutch no worries you are in good hands. Try to eat like a local and have the small fried balls that serve as bar food. Forgive me for not remembering the name! Come with a friend or alone and make a friend. Peter read more
I enjoyed this place! Church turned brewery, you can even see the kettles where they make the beer. Our waitress was fantastic, picking out several beers to try. The fries were tasty, I enjoyed my burger, however my sister did not like the texture of the meat compared to how it is back in the states. Service was a little slow at the end, but the long tables led to great conversation with locals. Overall I'd recommend for the good beer and great atmosphere! read more
11 years ago
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