It's a pretty awesome place, very close to Amsterdam. Coming from the US the beach on the north…read moresea is familiar, if a little chilly for August :) It's a nice beach, the view here faces West, so we got a great sunset from our table at dinner. The restaurant has an open plan with basically all glass walls, so the view is awesome. There are little fireplaces spread about, which is probably important in spring/fall and critical in winter. I wore a jacket in August, but it was pleasant. Food was excellent too. We had a big group of 7, got a lot of different apps and entrees, all were very good. We also knocked down a bunch of desserts and maybe a few beers. Full bar, the staff is standard "Dutch hospitable," which is pretty amazing (even coming from a part of the US famous for hospitality). We had a good time. I'd bring my family here.

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.

We visited Paal 14 in April of 2016. It was windy and a little chilly and we really liked the many…read moreopen fires inside and outside the bar. The furniture and overall decor give it the feeling of a beach bar in Thailand. They have a lot of beach furniture facing the sea and it's really nice to relax there after a long walk on the beach. The food and drinks are fine, nothing super special. My only gripe would be the speed of the wait staff. But then again: I live in the United States and maybe should just be a little more patient. :D

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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.

The ambiance here is incredibly relaxing, with a fantastic view right in front of the beach. There…read moreare plenty of seating options, and we were lucky to find a spot without a reservation. A big plus -- the place is pet-friendly, which made it even better since we brought our little Milo ! It's a great spot for drinks and charcuterie, and if you're feeling hungry, they also offer excellent meal options. The service was fantastic and very welcoming. Highly recommend! De sfeer is hier heerlijk ontspannen, met een fantastisch uitzicht pal aan het strand. Er zijn veel zitmogelijkheden en we hadden geluk dat we zonder reservering toch een plekje vonden. Een groot pluspunt: het is huisdiervriendelijk, wat het nog leuker maakte omdat we onze kleine Milo mee hadden! Het is een geweldige plek voor drankjes en charcuterie, en als je trek hebt, bieden ze ook uitstekende maaltijdopties aan. De service was fantastisch en zeer gastvrij. Zeker een aanrader!

Wow, wow and wow! What a fantastic find! We rode our bikes into Noordwijk from Kaag in the rain and…read morefound this beautiful restaurant right on the beach. Beautiful ambience, so warm and welcoming, and the food is amazing. Superior service. Hot chocolate with whipped cream and mini marshmallows, creamy zucchini soup and an imaginative and unique falafel made our chilly, wet ride totally worth it. I want to come back tomorrow!

Nice sports bar restaurant only a few minutes from Keukenhof. On the drive over you can see the…read morecommercial tulip fields. The staff was friendly and accommodating. They spoke decent English. They don't have English menus but the have free Wifi, and their website has a menu. Or the staff will translate for you. Great beer selection and good food.

Been twice. Grand old Hotel and Bar. No longer a Hotel (apts). We had a burger and wings they were…read morequite good. Wonderful staff, good place to see locals and enjoy a quite drink. Not expensive.

Very good for breakfast and lunch with snacks and meal entrees. The outdoor seating is bright on…read morethe canal.

Boy did I love coming here for breakfast! Good food, excellent coffee and a great pitstop to take…read morerefuge from the cold on the way to the University.