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.

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.

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.

Good beer cafe with good choices beer map. We've ordered here kasteel and wasn't disappointed…read more Tasty and nice smell beer from Belgium. Atmosphere like in American pub - lot of posters about beers and a bit loud for us. Seems that all has been watching formula 1 on TV.

I ordered in English and the bartender was curt. Later we realized that he overcharged is by €2.read more

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!

In de Oude Marenpoort is exactly the place you go with some of your buddies to drink some beers…read more The place serves decent beer, has okay seating and plays classic pop songs all night long. It's simply a chill and conventional place where you'll have a nice evening when your company is right, just probably not a night that you'll remember for the rest of your life.

Who would've thunk it?The little hidden gem, I was so hoping to find in the Netherlands, was to be…read morefound only a 10 min. drive from our camping site. This is worth taking a detour for people. A mixed grill for two, incl. dessert; 25€. But the price is the least of the attraction. The meat was cooked to absolute perfection. The salad was crisp and dressed just right and I have to say, that it has got to be the best fried chips I've had on my trip to the Netherlands. The service was attentive and very friendly and the food arrived at a timely fashion. We sat outside in the small, but very quaint and cosy yard. Inside was a darkend and snugly lit bar. Very nice. Star #5 is lacking due to the dessert, which was a bit of a let down. Not homemade anything. All the r est was however, the nice surprise I had hoped for.

From the owner: Thomas is bekend om zijn biefstukken van de keurslager die elke zondag, maandag en dinsdag worden…read moregeserveerd. Woensdag een verrassingsmenu, donderdag pasta van de sterrenchef Michel Kagenaar en op vrijdag de alom bekende saté.

If you visit Noordwijk you should certainly have a beer in this great bar, meet local people at the…read morebar and experience the hospitality of the owners Coen and Vis

I had bookmarked this place to come to dinner sometime, and last night was that time! Recommend…read morereservations, but once again, we just showed up, and the manager says we could sit at the bar, that's our favorite place to sit anyway, in the middle of the sction Definitely appreciated the vibe here--classic rock playing in the background, not too loudly. Staff were welcoming and jovial, joking with us from the beginning. . Very lively fun atmosphere here. Capable of seating a group of 4-6 around tables if needed, We started with a Negroni and a gin and tonic, both made with Jenever. Our food orders were based on other Yelp reviews praising the rubs here: We ordered a normal spare ribs (pork) classic dry rub (comes with salad and two sauces (similar to ranch and thousand island) and a normal mixed. We ordered a baked potato on the side to share, which comes with garlic butter. They also brought plain bread slices on the side. The pork ribs were both tender and flavorful. My husband liked the classic dry rub better than the smoked. The salad was crispy thanks to celery slices. The garlic butter on the baked potato was creamy, strong, and addictive.. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. When we left, we asked the mamager where the sister bar was located exactly and he directed us across the street to Cafe GDG.the adventure continues! Highly recommend!

We arrived before 4:00pm they opened on-time as there was already a queue forming outside. Very…read moresmall dining area, bar seating and wall seating (stools lining the hallway wall with small ledge for eating). Open tiny kitchen where all the prepping/cooking/dishwashing is done. A normal full bar and friendly quick service. Our steak was done as requested (med. rare) and very tasty. Got the classic ribs and were dry rubbed so it was tasty and tender- on the drier side with little fat. Would have loved bbq sauce on the side instead of the white garlic sauce and the Thousand Island sauce (weird) . Enjoyed the baked potato and chopped salad with a sweet vinaigrette. Plain French bread slices accompanied meals- no butter. Outside seating available. Friendly service.