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.

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.

Unlike almost every other bar in Leiden, this place is HUGE! They also have an equally huge…read moreselection of beers. If you're there on a quiet night it can be a bit gloomy because of its size, but most nights that's not a huge problem.

Quite large pub with nice atmosphere…read more We ordered a sandwich, croquettes and a salat. Quality was OK, but nothing special. The salat came without dressing. Service friendly, but a bit slow, even so it was pretty empty. I had to follow the waiter to get the menu. There was a nice outdoor seating inside the building complex.

We had a delicious meal at Annie's. We arrived a bit early for dinner service so we ordered an…read moreappetizer and drinks. Promptly at 5:30 our server came back to take our dinner order without us even asking. We opted for a steak, fish & chips and chicken satay. Everything was beautifully plated and incredibly fresh and delicious. This place is so lovely, you are sitting on a dock in the canal, the views are amazing. If in Leiden you definitely need to add this to your list of places to try!

Gorgeous spot to enjoy this lovely town. We decided to visit Leiden today as we are staying in…read moreRotterdam for a few days before a cruise. On Wednesdays and Saturdays, they have a farmers market and so we decided to check it out. It was fantastic! If you arrive to Leiden Centraal,, it is maybe a five minute walk to where the market is held, just look it up on Google. Once we had walked around for a while, we decided it was time for some lunch and wanted to have lunch by the canal. Annie's was the perfect spot as you walked down the steps and the tables are literally right on the canal. I ordered the tuna sandwich and it was absolutely fantastic, a perfect blend of tuna, red onion, and other stuff I cannot describe, but it was fabulous. Husband had the chicken satay and he was very happy with his meal as well. We each had one drink and the total was approximately €40 Definitely recommend. Don't be in a hurry. Just enjoy!

We stopped in on a recommendation from a nearby shop owner. So glad we did. The place is über cool…read moreinside, with good tap beers. I had a Weihenstephaner beer on tap -- a rarity in the U.S. The bartender was friendly and engaging, as were the clientele. I will now pass along the recommendation we received, and hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

With an all-glass portico from it's entrance, Bonte Koe shines bright at night in the alleyway in…read morewhich it's located. If you're lured inside by this quirky view, which is enhanced by the ivy growing on the extension, you'll probably find a very crowded pub. You'll also notice a variety of patrons, from the old locals to young students sipping their brews. If you manage to find a spot, there's a variety of beers from which to choose. Most of them are uncommon, but you'll have to try hard to find that one true gem among them. Overall, Bonte Koe is a cute and cozy pub that's a good place for a night of beer and conversation, as long as you manage to find a spot. As this is not necessarily easy, you might want to bring a good pair of elbows. Drinks up!

Simple little stop to fill your craving for a beer, cocktail, koffie, lunch, or dinner. Plenty of…read morecozy places to sit and service is efficient. Sit on the small patio to watch all the action (especially during a market) or sit inside to keep warm and covered. Great spot to grab what you need. Centrally located.

Booked our table 4 weeks in advance for my wife's birthday…read more After arrival on time at 1900 we were seated and served starters within 20-25 minutes, great start.... however after that we were left waiting and waiting...when my salmon main finally arrived after nearly 2 hours (20.47) it was over cooked, congealed and tepid. Clearly the food had been siting for a very long time, completely dried out and actually hard on top. Sauce swimming with grease and fish juice. Customers who had been seated up to an hour later than us were also receiving their orders before us. not cool When the waiter was told the wait time was too long he became emotional and physically threatening. Standing over me whilst threatening to take back all the food, as if giving me an ultimatum like a scolded child would somehow correct the poor standard of service he was providing. I asked him several times to lower his voice and stop causing a scene to which he boomed " I'm not causing a scene" ..at this point everyone in the restaurant was looking at us, he was SO loud ... literally everyone, so embarrassing. toilets smell bad!

Great wine, great people, great service. The only problem is, this place gets CROWDED. Like any…read moreother place in central Leiden and then some. Also they have live jazz nights often. This is considered a good thing by many people but personally I dislike most jazz so I didn't find it enjoyable when I got caught at them... But for the rest this place is wonderful. Go here if you're in the center and looking for a place to have a delicious glass of something :)

Jazz bars are scarce in Leiden, but you really only need one with a place like De Twee Spieghels…read more It's a great place to sit down for some easy conversation, especially when drinking one of their many great wines. Don't feel like wine? Then try the beer that was brewed specifically for this bar: Spieghelsbier, which is a pleasantly different witbier. And of course De Twee Spieghels wouldn't be a Jazz bar without regular jam sessions and performances. They're definitely worth a visit, but the music sometimes has the tendency to drown out all possibility for conversation. Honestly though, that's only a minor flaw for this otherwise great bar; we're fans!

Owner and Chef team knocked it out of the park with wine-chef pairing tonight. 3 of the 4 dishes…read more(and pairings) I might have passed on, but really glad I didn't. Trust the wine food pairing!!! Just roll with Owner/Chef Mello and sit back and enjoy. Advice: Make a reservation.

We visited for Prosecco and dessert and loved The Bishop. Desserts were very creative and…read moredelicious. Staff was friendly and impeccably well trained and professional.

Vi-kings, a cozy sports bar located at the Noordeinde 28, Leiden…read more This is the right place for the true sports enthusiast, they have multiple TVs and two big screens. With Dutch Digital Television and Sky TV they show as much sport as possible! There is always a very friendly international atmosphere present at Vi-kings. For the Karaoke-enthusiasts, Karaoke evenings can be organized. There are hundreds of songs to choose from and you are garanteed a night full of laughter and fun! On Tap they have Guinness, Heineken, Strongbow and Murphy's Irish Red. On bottle, for the true beer lover, they have several Belgian beers: Westmalle Dubbel, Gouden Carolus, Hapkin and many others beer like Corona and Carlsberg. They also serve the BEST PIZZA. The pizza comes form the Pizza restaurant right next door to the Pub. If you are a Garlic Lover you can't go wrong with the 20 different pizza's and calzone's you can order, and they bring the pizza right to the bar, you don't have to collect! I definitely had a great time at this pub and would recommend it to EVERYONE!

Pretty small sports bar. Only three Tv's!! And surprisingly empty for the start of the premier…read moreleague season. The bar tender was friendly though. I'm not sure how this place is like once the university resumes but all in all seemed extremely quiet and cosy to a certain extent.

Loved both visits here. Had a fantastic server (Charlotte) & the beer & bitterballen were…read morefantastic! The view from the bridge was wonderful!

Really great solid place. Great view from the upstairs seating area. Staff is nice and food is…read moregood. So cozy and comfortable.