Great ambiance! Music is set to have you sit and have a great chat with friends for a long time…read more Service was great and the bartenders know their beers.

You'd think that with a cutesy name like Bierboutique, that this would be a tourist trap kind of…read moreplace, but I didn't get that vibe at all! We were on a self guided walking tour of Rotterdam and this place popped up on our radar as a nice place to grab a bite to eat and get out of the cold rain for a bit. It did not disappoint. We grabbed seats at the bar to better survey our surroundings. The place looked to be full of locals, so we knew we were in good hands. It's kind of a small place, with maybe 10 tables, but the mirrored wall makes it look much bigger. We had eaten a little earlier in the day, but still had a touch of the munchies, so we ordered a charcuterie board and lobster bitterballen, along with a beer for him and a coke for me. There were several kinds of meat on the board, from salami to prosciutto. All were delicious, and all seemed to melt in your mouth. The lobster bitterballen were even better than the waygu beef bitterballen we had earlier! We found this place after turning down the wrong street on our way back to the train station, and what a happy discovery it was; I've got it bookmarked, just in case I'm ever back in Rotterdam! 32/2019

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.

Great bar for craft beer in Leiden! Plenty craft on tap and a huge selection in their fridges…read more Good atmosphere and also really close to the train station.

Great place to have a night out! good beer , lots of nice people and a lot of good bands.read more

I miss traveling and finding little local gems like Kaapse Maria. We had just spent a couple days…read morein Bruges and stopped in Rotterdam on our way back to Amsterdam--mostly cuz I wanted to see the city's amazing architecture. This spot was a random find while exploring the streets and neighborhoods and instantly caught our eye. The interior was really nice, service super friendly, and good variety of beer & wine. We had just eaten dinner so we only grabbed a couple snacks while enjoying a nightcap--a local craft beer for me and a natural wine for the wife. Great stuff and I hope they're doing well during these COVID times.

Great beer selection and super nice bartenders that let you sample anything you want (within…read morereason). The space has sidewalk tables, a backyard, bar and table seating on the first floor, and even a large open second floor. Super cool. It was my last night in Rotterdam, so I just took it easy over a couple of sours. They had some really adventurous beers as well.

250 Special beers, 16 on tap. Just tell Koen what you want even if it's not on the beer list, he…read morehas a special stash.

From the owner: 'The place to beer' in Middelburg! 20 taps, 250 bottles and cans, specialized in tastings…read more(bierproeverijen op reservering) the best snacks, great atmosphere, cosy terras, beautifull bar! Welcome in BiercafeMiddelburg.nl

Was SUPER excited to go to Kulminator on my recent trip to Belgium. Have heard wonderful things…read moreabout the vast beer list, full of old vintages. Sadly it seems, the owner does not like business or money. Or perhaps he just enjoys treating Kulminator as his own private club, as opposed to a normal beer bar where everyone is welcome. The owner greeted us at the door, asking us why we wished to come in and we were denied entry upon our response. We later found out that if you do not give the very specific response of "being there to TASTE (not drink) beer", you are turned away. Pompous, and absolutely ridiculous. I have no interest in trying to go back.

I was very hesitant about visiting Kulminator as its fame and reputation far precedes it, having…read morewon accolades such as "the best place in the world to have a beer" and also known to have one of the most extensive collections of aged Belgian beers in the world. During the planning stages of my trip, a lot of the feedback I got regarding this place was that I should brace for some unparalleled (lack of) service, humongous wait times in between orders, and last minute changes to opening hours. If you haven't guessed it already, I was lucky enough not to experience any of the negative feedback enumerated above, and instead had such a great time that I somehow got back to my room in Brussels without a train ticket and don't quite remember how I managed such a feat. I got to Kulminator about 15 minutes after they opened at 4:15pm and the establishment was already half-full. Despite reviews saying that this place is super cramped and cozy, the interior is actually pretty spacious with seating available at the bar, behind it, and even across from it where two tables are partitioned off kind of like a small lounge; I opted to sit in the lounge area as I was planning to be comfortable for quite some time. Leen served me for the entire evening and she was very kind and patient with all of my orders. Despite some of my orders being slightly obscure--like the oldest vintage they had of Oerbier Special Reserva, for example--all my orders got out to me under five minutes, even at 9pm when the bar was completely packed, thereby debunking the "slow and bad service" portion of my expectations. Whereas different groups of people did join me at my table for most of the night, most of them were locals popping in for a drink or two and all minded their own businesses unlike what people say about strange encounters here, but that suited me just fine for my purposes; I wanted to try some Belgian gems that aren't available anywhere on the planet, and I'm glad to say I was able to achieve said feat. I don't think I have to describe the atmosphere as it's been done in such vivid detail in so many of the other reviews (grandparents' house, etc.) but be sure to grab a bite to eat prior to visiting this place and not make the mistake of thinking drunk you will be sober enough to find something to eat after leaving this amazing Cafe; food options are limited if not non-existent, and Leen is busy enough as is keeping everyone happy. And yes, Dirk will stare you down if you do anything out of the ordinary like take pictures of the establishment, but he means well... I think.

Local bar nice beer selection Bartender was more interested…read morein talking to friends than serving

This is a mostly beer bar and I'm not a beer drinker - but I absolutely loved this place all the…read moresame. It's small, full of friendly locals and serves up great drinks. The chalkboards along the walls tell you what's available for beer - expect great Dutch & Belgian classics. You can also get cocktails too. If we lived here, we'd be regulars no question.

We went as a surprise to my husband for his birthday as he loves this beer. What a beautiful,…read moreunique experience. The bar is something to see. The beer, of course is absolutely delicious.

Amazing bar down in a wine cellar with the best beers…read more From the street you would never know how awesome this bar is - nestled under a building you are down in a cellar that has an awesome vibe. The beers here are amazing with over 20+ on tap there is something for everyone - and some must try Trappist beers. I absolutely loved this spot. Only reason for not having 5 stars? The service. Although the place was relatively crowded, it was not very crazy at all especially when we first came in after opening and the staff behind the bar were kind of rude. I asked for a flight and they seemed annoyed they had to make one instead of just pouring 1 beer, and i was reading the menu and didn't have all my numbers ready to fire off - more upset. Additionally, my wife and I sat down at the bar about 1 hour after the place opened and we both had glass all over our chairs and now in our bottoms. The bartender was annoyed when my wife asked him to clean it - he said some glass thing exploded there before opening... so you didn't clean it? And then were annoyed customers had glass in their pants? make that make sense.

Yes…read more What enjoying food and drink is all bout, arrive, and instantly feel like theres never gonna be any other place as good for the rest of your life. The delight continues, surfing threw lists of wonderfully selected and lovingly served wine and good honest food, with enough fresh spice and p'zazz thrown in to make it actually feel like some fine dining. That not giving that the setting is to die for, not literally, then you'd miss out on the drinking, you get what I mean. Also not so cliquey, over-priced or cliched that you feel intimidated by the hipster crowd. I love this place.

From the owner: Op het strand van Hoek van Holland heerlijk uit eten in restaurant Beachclub The Bing. In de zomer…read morebarbecue en lunch / brunch aan zee. Veel live muziek en optredens! Strandpaviljoen voor strandfeesten, bedrijfsuitjes, bruiloften en trouwlocatie.