Guidebook for Haarlem
Essentials
Vomar Voordeelmarkt
50 StephensonstraatALDI
7 WerfstraatThe biggest in this area, although a bit more expensive than the others.
29 locals recommend
AH Soendaplein
18 SoendapleinThe biggest in this area, although a bit more expensive than the others.
Food Scene
In the middle of a park, where they promote biological food. Try the soup and 3 different toast. Do check their facebook site for opening hours: https://www.facebook.com/kweekcafe/
16 locals recommend
Haarlemmer Kweektuin
9 KleverlaanIn the middle of a park, where they promote biological food. Try the soup and 3 different toast. Do check their facebook site for opening hours: https://www.facebook.com/kweekcafe/
Roast Chicken Bar
26 TurfmarktMaita
45 Lange VeerstraatMore posh, but great food. Not cheap!
For traditional Dutch cheese fondue. Reservations upfront is a must.
26 locals recommend
In 't Goede Uur
1 Korte HoutstraatFor traditional Dutch cheese fondue. Reservations upfront is a must.
Floryn
23 Grote MarktAnne&Max Haarlem
5 ZijlstraatFor a nice lunch or high & wine.
Het Veerkwartier
62 A. HofmanwegDrinks & Nightlife
Casual drinking with the local Haarlemmers. Try the Haarlems beer on the tap and have a pizza or poke bowl. Nice and cheap!
Oerkapkade
OerkapkadeCasual drinking with the local Haarlemmers. Try the Haarlems beer on the tap and have a pizza or poke bowl. Nice and cheap!
Have some nice in an old church which is turned into a local brewery. Loads of different beers on draft!
272 locals recommend
Jopen
2 Gedempte VoldersgrachtHave some nice in an old church which is turned into a local brewery. Loads of different beers on draft!
Smaller brewery with 30+ beers on draft. You can order poke bowls/ pizzas next door and eat it while drinking beers.
40 locals recommend
Uiltje Bar
18 ZijlstraatSmaller brewery with 30+ beers on draft. You can order poke bowls/ pizzas next door and eat it while drinking beers.
Great cocktails! Check their Facebook for when there is live music: https://www.facebook.com/Louisianalobstershack
28 locals recommend
The Louisiana
21 ZijlstraatGreat cocktails! Check their Facebook for when there is live music: https://www.facebook.com/Louisianalobstershack
The Wolfhound Irish Bar & Kitchen
9 RiviervismarktIrishs pubs are never a disappointment! Enjoy your pint, mate.
Sightseeing
They give a nice tour around here, if the miller is around.
104 locals recommend
Windmill De Adriaan (1779)
1A PapentorenvestThey give a nice tour around here, if the miller is around.
The St. Bavo Church in Haarlem
22 Grote MarktAlthough a bit further away from the center, a beautiful church. Very unique style, which I have not seen anywhere else.
43 locals recommend
Cathedral of Saint Bavo
146 LeidsevaartAlthough a bit further away from the center, a beautiful church. Very unique style, which I have not seen anywhere else.
Parks & Nature
Voor a stroll in the dunes of Holland. They also have a very authentic Dutch pancake restaurant over here. Very cute.
49 locals recommend
Kraantje Lek
22 DuinlustwegVoor a stroll in the dunes of Holland. They also have a very authentic Dutch pancake restaurant over here. Very cute.
Elswout
14 ElswoutslaanGreat park for a nice walk around.
If you're not up 30 min bike ride to Bloemendaal, but still want to take a swim in nature then this is a great alternative.
92 locals recommend
Het Wed
If you're not up 30 min bike ride to Bloemendaal, but still want to take a swim in nature then this is a great alternative.
This park is really nice, with an animal farm for children and a teahouse.
Theehuis de Haarlemmerhout
This park is really nice, with an animal farm for children and a teahouse.
Arts & Culture
Musea about the history of mental ilnesses. Ideal for rainy days. Also a great lunch place.
50 locals recommend
The Dolhuys
2 SchotersingelMusea about the history of mental ilnesses. Ideal for rainy days. Also a great lunch place.
Teylers Museum
16 SpaarneThe oldest museum of the Netherlands.