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Warm interior of a traditional Leiden brown bar with wooden tables

The 5 best bars in Leiden

Leiden has a lively pub culture. From brown cafés along the canal to cosy neighbourhood pubs: these are our favourite places for a drink.

Drinks in Leiden's brown cafés

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Maps

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
MonClosed
Tue10:00–22:00
Wed10:00–22:00
Thu10:00–22:00
Fri10:00–22:00
Sat10:00–22:00
Sun10:00–22:00
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Maps

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
MonClosed
Tue16:00–01:00
Wed16:00–01:00
Thu16:00–01:00
Fri16:00–02:00
Sat14:00–02:00
Sun14:00–01:00
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Maps

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
MonClosed
Tue16:00–00:00
Wed16:00–00:00
Thu16:00–00:00
Fri16:00–01:00
Sat14:00–01:00
Sun14:00–00:00
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Maps

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
Mon15:00–01:00
Tue15:00–01:00
Wed15:00–01:00
Thu15:00–01:00
Fri15:00–02:00
Sat14:00–02:00
Sun14:00–01:00
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Maps

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
MonClosed
Tue16:00–01:00
Wed16:00–01:00
Thu16:00–01:00
Fri16:00–02:00
Sat14:00–02:00
Sun14:00–01:00

Opening hours and prices are indicative — check the website before visiting.