Eclectic, foreign and interesting movies, plus theater. And they have a large open lounge on the…read moreground floor that is great for meeting friends, with or without the movie.

Nice alternative cinema, with a good selection of non-mainstream films.read more

Most of the time I dread going to see a film in Amsterdam, so I normally pass on the cinema…read more However, I was very content with the theater here. Cool little cinema, it met my needs so I had no complaints. In the future I definitley will be taking more advantage of Pathe Haarlem. We saw Hidden Figures here, talk about outstanding film. Haarlem is a wonderful location to do dinner and a film.

A relatively new movie theater in a new section of Haarlem called Raaks. The place has 8 rooms (I…read morebelieve) for movies. The crazy thing is, the whole place is underground! Everything there is new and the picture and sound quality is pretty good. The seats are comfortable and there is a decent selection at the snack bar. This place is much better than the old movie theater that used to be in Haarlem in the Grote Markt.

A cool place to go on for beer and great music. I love the music that they play here. Always a…read morereally good variety and never the same stuff you hear everywhere else. I would give this place 5 stars but it gets a bit too crowded sometimes to the point where moving becomes difficult.

It's a pub - I have had some good evenings here as some of the bands can be fun and I have picked…read moreit from time to time as a random place to walk into for a drink. One should be mindful of belongings here however. Things have been known to disappear from time to time. It hasn't happened to me, but others have shared that it did to them. The reason I rank the pub low however is after an encounter with a bouncer at the entrance one night. I don't appreciate being accused of being too drunk when there isn't a drop of alcohol in my body. I've never been asked to leave a pub at the end of the evening for this reason, let alone at 10pm. If you have other reasons then state those. Don't make false accusations and have the courtesy to look at people when you talk to them. I was happily served around the corner and it will be a while before I consider coming back here. It is rather unfortunate as I was walking in with a friend who was visiting for the weekend.

What a wonderful tour. Took the train to Haarlem from Amsterdam and boy was it worth it. We didn't…read morehave a reservation however they said to come back in an hour and they would get us in the next English tour. Was not very familiar with the story and history of this family and home but I left filled with knowledge. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and you could tell she really loved what she was doing. This is a must visit if you're in the Netherlands. Did I mention it's free.

"Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This…read moreI declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him." Psalms 91:1-2 Corrie ten Boom and her family believed that God was their refuge and their faith propelled them to shield those facing Nazi persecution during World War II. They risked their lives to hide Jews, students refusing to cooperate with their oppressors, and members of the Dutch underground resistance movement. It is estimated that 200-300 people sought refuge under their roof. As described in Corrie's book "The Hiding Place", the ten Boom family built a false wall in her bedroom that created an approximately 3 by 8 foot secret room where those being hunted could hide during a Gestapo raid. On February 28, 1944, four Jews and two members of the Resistance hid there for two and half days without food or water. All of them avoided detection, but six members of Corrie's family were arrested and sent to prison. Although Corrie was sentenced to the Ravensbruck concentration camp, she was inexplicably released nearly a year later. Following the end of the war, Corrie visited 64 countries, over the course of 32 years, spreading the message of God's love and proclaiming that Jesus Christ is victorious over all and everything, even the misery of a concentration camp. Reservations are required, admission is free, no photography inside the home is permitted, and navigating a narrow series of stairs is required. Part presentation of the ten Boom home and part presentation of the Gospel message, the orientation takes place in the living room that hosted a Bible Study for 100 years until the family was arrested in 1944. During our visit an interesting group dynamic emerged. Near the end of the tour someone felt inspired to publicly tell a German tour member that she was accepted and that the group did not view her as being a Nazi. It was a disarming extension of grace that seemed in total concert with the message that Corrie exemplified. And that's...Henry's Take. #corrietenboom #grace #faith #refuge

Overall this is a great cinema. There are multiple areas to get your snacks, the screens are great…read morequality and the sound will rattle your seat. The feeling inside is fun, with the multi level bars and theaters. I have always got great service when visiting and never had a complaint. You can actually get your beer in a glass here too which is a nice change. Usually they have a break in the film too so you can fill up or use the toilet. Since I have nothing to complain about and this is a nice new cinema I have to give it five stars. This area is also getting nicer with the Woodstone Pizza next door and a few other bars popping up close by. If you're ready for a night out, that should be a good combo. I have even heard they have events there and Wednesday seems to be ladies night, whatever that may entail.

This was a really cool museum, i loved it here! I recommend going here if you like Frans Halses art!read more

I purchased a combo ticket together with the Teylers Museum for €17.50 I don't think that this…read moremuseum is a must-see destination in and of itself, but it made a great addition to a day trip to Haarlem! Frans Hals wasn't initially on my radar, but I fell in love with some of his paintings during my visit to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. His lively brushwork and sense of humor definitely catch the eye! However, be warned that majority of this collection isn't actually Frans Hals: unlike the Van Gogh Museum, which is probably 80-90% Van Gogh, here there's one main room with about 12-15 of his major works, and the rest of the collection is from other Dutch contemporaries. Don't get me wrong, the rest of the museum is still entertaining. The galleries are beautiful, with a nice combination of sculpture, decorative arts, and paintings. And there are convenient lockers for storing your belongings while you browse! It's a cool experience to view some of Frans Hals' classic pieces in the town where he lived and worked. But since this is a smaller museum with a narrow focus, I wouldn't dedicate more than an hour or two to your visit.

An interesting bar. I've past it many times but never actually went in. This past weekend we…read moredecided why not give it a try. The people inside are very lively and really into the music. And, a good mix of music was being played. The place was packed and me and my group of friends were probably the youngest in there (we are late 20s to mid 30s) but it did not make any difference. The place had a fun vibe and a lot of energy. We actually had some older women flirting with us from the time we walked in, man, they are not shy at all there! ;-) One really cool feature I saw there was a chandelier with real candles burning. I don't think I ever saw that before, especially in a bar. Not my normal type of bar, but would I go back again, yes!

This a real Dutch bar. Do not pass by. Just go in , taste a nice "Brand" beer. Brand is the best…read morebeer in The Netherlands. People inside are easy and within a few minutes they will talk to you. If they offer you a drink do not hesitate and accept. If you like give them a drink back. That's the way the Dutch drink and socialize. Beer here has always the best temperature. That is soooo important.