Café De Uyl van Hoogland

De Uyl van Hoogland is one of those pubs that is inextricably linked to a part of Leiden. From the Nieuwstraat, you look almost directly at the imposing Hooglandse Kerk, while inside, it is primarily the atmosphere of a familiar Leiden pub that determines why people have been returning here for decades.

The café has been around for over forty years and has secured a firm place in the Leiden hospitality landscape during that time. It is not an establishment that changes its identity every season, but rather a café where having drinks, meeting up, and lingering take center stage.

Having drinks next to the Hooglandse Kerk

One of De Uyl's great assets is the terrace. From here, you have a view of the Hooglandse Kerk and sit in a special part of the historic city center.

Moreover, Nieuwstraat is located close to the Burcht, the Nieuwe Rijn, and the Saturday market. This makes De Uyl a natural place to settle down after walking through the city or doing some shopping.

On sunny days, the terrace remains attractive for a long time, and café life naturally moves outside.

Something to eat with drinks on Friday and Saturday

De Uyl is primarily a café and not a restaurant, but attention is definitely paid to the food around happy hour.

Snacks are served on Friday and Saturday afternoons. On Saturdays, products from the market are combined with bread from Mamie Gourmande, among other things.

Those arriving with a larger group can also make arrangements in advance. Various snacks can be provided via the café, such as cheese, charcuterie, or a selection of savory snacks.

A place for regular guests and visitors

De Uyl attracts not only people who have been coming for years. Due to its location right in the historic center, it is also a great spot for visitors who want to experience a real local pub during a day in Leiden.

You can start off quietly with coffee or a drink, but just as easily linger when the afternoon turns into evening.

It is precisely that mix that makes the place recognizable: a neighborhood feel, regulars, visitors to the city, and groups gathering for drinks.

A classic café in a special location

De Uyl does not rely on a complicated hospitality concept. Its strength lies primarily in the combination of the location, the terrace, and the character of a café that has been part of Leiden for decades.

Moreover, with the Hooglandse Kerk literally around the corner and the Burcht and Nieuwe Rijn within short walking distance, it is a beautiful place to step out of the pace of the city for a while.

For those seeking a classic Leiden pub where the drinks are more important than the frills, De Uyl van Hoogland is a place that suits the city perfectly.