One of the many similar looking bars at Leidseplein, Café De Waard is the type of watering hole where you can get a drink at pretty much any time of the day or night. It has a pleasant outside terrace in the centre of the square and the menu lists some good snacks, including exceedingly tasty bitterballen. During the winter, if you're an unfortunate smoker complying with local smoking laws, windshields and patio heating ensure that your bitterballen don’t freeze into ice cubes. Most of the time pop and R&B is played in the background and from time to time local Dutch singers are invited to show their stuff. Café De Waard is a also good place to see live sports, especially if you enjoy watching Ajax football matches.
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TERRIBLE
14. 3. 2026
This place is TERRIBLE!!! I do not recommend it to anyone. The waiter did not tell us that place was almost closing until we have placed our order and pay. Then he brought our large beers and mentioned that we had about 20min to drink. By the end of that time we were not finished (of course!) and the staff started cleaning and expelled us from the terrace. Even though we were polite asking a bit more time to finish, security was called and started insulting us and then threatened me with the following words "if you don't leave, you will end bleeding on the floor". Aside this, everything is EXTREMELY over priced (10.20eur per pint). Each time you want to use the toilet you have to pay 1eur even if your are sitting and consuming their products. The service they provide is an insult to any costumer. Simply ridiculous! I won't return here fore sure!