Drinks in Leiden's brown cafés






One of Leiden's cosiest brown pubs, on the Hooigracht. Known for its great atmosphere, craft beers and waterside terrace.
- Address
- Hooigracht 23, 2312 KP Leiden
- Opening hours
- Closed
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–22:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–22:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–22:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–22:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–22:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–22:00 |









Cosy brown pub on the Aalmarkt with an extensive drinks menu and an authentic Leiden atmosphere.
- Address
- Haarlemmerstraat 22, 2312 GA Leiden
- Opening hours
- Closed
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 16:00–01:00 |
| Wed | 16:00–01:00 |
| Thu | 16:00–01:00 |
| Fri | 16:00–02:00 |
| Sat | 14:00–02:00 |
| Sun | 14:00–01:00 |






Characteristic Leiden pub in the city centre. De Marepoort draws a mix of students and locals for a beer or drinks.
- Address
- Lange Mare 36, 2312 GS Leiden
- Opening hours
- Closed
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 16:00–00:00 |
| Wed | 16:00–00:00 |
| Thu | 16:00–00:00 |
| Fri | 16:00–01:00 |
| Sat | 14:00–01:00 |
| Sun | 14:00–00:00 |




Real Leiden brown pub on the Hooglandse Kerkgracht. Great atmosphere, genever collection and a terrace with a view of the Hooglandse Kerk.
- Address
- Hooglandse Kerkgracht 18, 2312 HS Leiden
- Opening hours
- 15:00–01:00
Opening hours
| Mon | 15:00–01:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 15:00–01:00 |
| Wed | 15:00–01:00 |
| Thu | 15:00–01:00 |
| Fri | 15:00–02:00 |
| Sat | 14:00–02:00 |
| Sun | 14:00–01:00 |









Stylish cocktail bar on the Noordeinde. L'esperance serves refined drinks in an intimate, elegant setting.
- Address
- Kaiserstraat 1, 2311 GN Leiden
- Opening hours
- Closed
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 16:00–01:00 |
| Wed | 16:00–01:00 |
| Thu | 16:00–01:00 |
| Fri | 16:00–02:00 |
| Sat | 14:00–02:00 |
| Sun | 14:00–01:00 |
Opening hours and prices are indicative — check the website before visiting.
