Café De Klok

Some pubs try to recreate a nostalgic atmosphere. At Café de Klok, that history is still very much present. The Delft pub started as a serving establishment in 1881, and the interior largely dates from 1929. Dark wood, old details, and furnishings that barely seem to have kept up with the times give the pub its characteristic appearance.

A drink in the Delft of yesteryear

Café de Klok is a classic brown pub where you can walk in for a beer, a glass of wine, or drinks with friends. The drinks menu features various beers on tap and in bottles, alongside wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic options. To accompany your drinks, there are simple snacks such as cheese, salami, olives, bitterballen, and pâté.

The atmosphere is informal and approachable. Regulars, students, music lovers, and visitors to the city come together at the bar. It is precisely this mix that makes De Klok a café where you easily end up staying longer than planned.

Live music amidst the historic interior

The vintage interior regularly serves as the backdrop for live music. Bands play on weekends, and the café also organizes theme nights with retro DJs. Jam sessions are also held where musicians take to the stage together. As a result, a quiet evening for drinks can suddenly transform into a lively night of music.

The history is not only found in the café itself, but also in the stories associated with the building. For instance, people are said to have been hidden in the cellar beneath the billiard table during the Second World War. It is a remarkable chapter in the long history of this Delft pub.

A characterful stop on the Oude Delft

Café de Klok is situated on the oldest and perhaps most atmospheric canal in the city. This makes the café easy to combine with a walk along the monumental buildings of the Oude Delft. Those who love historic cafés, live music, and an unpolished pub atmosphere will find a piece of Delft here that has changed surprisingly little.