Bars in Leiden
22 spots across 7 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Looking for the best bars in Leiden? We've curated 22 local favorites across 7 neighborhoods — each one rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Skip the tourist traps and head straight to the spots locals actually love.
The local guide to Leiden
Hey! Leiden's where old-world charm chills with student vibes Learn 'gezellig' it's the feeling of ultimate coziness you'll get here. Forget the main streets, sneak into the Pieterskwartier for cute canals. Fun fact: Leiden's home to the oldest university in the Netherlands!

Dranklokaal 1650

De Wakende Haan

Bar Olaf

De Bonte Koe

Gaycafé De Roze Beurs

Lemmy's Beer and Whiskycafé

De Twee Spieghels

Het Stadsbrouwhuis

Mister Jansen

Restaurant Proeflokaal 1574

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