Jopenkerk

Top choice in Haarlem


Haarlem's most atmospheric place to drink is this independent brewery inside a stained-glass-windowed 1910 church. Enjoy brews such as citrusy Hopen, fruity Lente Bier and chocolatey Koyt along with Dutch bar snacks – bitterballen (meat-filled croquettes) and cheeses – beneath the gleaming copper vats. Or head to the mezzanine restaurant for dishes made from local, seasonal ingredients and Jopenkerk's beers (pairings available).


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