Almost a year ago I went to Bar Lokaal in Leiden with Elba. We saw this place and were pretty interested to see what it was like. I remember this day very well because it was just after we had our first yin yoga lesson and signed up for the gym. How funny that we celebrated this by going out for lunch haha. Anyways, I was very impressed by Bar Lokaal but kind of forgot about it… So after some time I went again to Bar Lokaal at a couple different occasions I remembered to take my camera so I could share this hotspot!
BAR LOKAAL | Hartesteeg 13, Leiden
Bar Lokaal is located just behind one of the main parts in Leiden. That’s what makes it not as busy as other places, which I really like. At Bar Lokaal you can have anything from breakfast, lunch, dinner, a snack, a drink and everything in between.
This hotspot is kind of divided in two parts. First you enter the ‘bar’ part of Bar Lokaal, which is secretly my favorite, and when you walk through to the back, you go to the ‘bistro’ part. Here they have an open kitchen so you can see your food being cooked. The ‘bar’ has to be my favorite because it has a brick wall (!) and you can sit near the window where you have a stunning view of the streets. When you look at the photos I took, you might also get the vintage vibes and relaxed atmosphere I think Bar Lokaal has.
First I got a fresh mint tea to warm up, since it was so cold outside and then we had a look at the menu. Since I had been to Bar Lokaal before, I knew what I liked and had an idea of what would be on the menu. The other times I was there, I got the shrimp croquettes on two pieces of bread with homemade mayonnaise. Sometimes I make an exception and do eat fish, but that’s only when it comes to shrimp. So this time I just had to go for the shrimp croquettes again because they are so good! On my recommendation Eline got them as well haha.
The funny thing is, a little over a week after I had lunch at Bar Lokaal, we had a dinner with my work for the new year and went to Bar Lokaal as well! This was when I was also able to try some other dishes of the menu. We shared burrata (my fave!), cauliflower, shakshuka and more. All of these were so good and every different from what I would normally eat. Going to Bar Lokaal with a larger group is also something I would recommend!
During summer you’ll definitely find me here more often because they also have a terrace so you can enjoy the sun and have a beautiful view of the streets and the church. I also know what I’ll get next time… 🥞 That’s something you’ll definitely see on my Instagram Stories. If you plan on visiting Bar Lokaal as well, you can find it at Hartesteeg 13 in Leiden. Have you ever been to Bar Lokaal? What’s your favorite hotspot at the moment?
Love,
Neeltje
You and your cute cafés! I must visit one day! ❤️
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Haha, you really must! Xx
It looks like a great spot. But can you sit comfortably?
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Yes, you can sit really comfortably 🙂 X
Looks nice cute and yummy!!
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It is! Xx
Looks yammie and sounds like a nice place. I don’t go to Leiden very often so I do’n know the place.
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You should go! Leiden is such a lovely city. X
Really cute place!! I love it!
Have a lovely day dear! xx
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I know right! You too 🙂
Wat een mooie lichtte locatie. Ziet er erg goed uit.
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Jaa he! 🙂
OMG! How cute is this place! Love how bright and airy the photos of it are. Looks like it would be such a cute place to shoot at haha
xx, mel
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I know right! Thank you 🙂
What a beautiful spot. Your photos are fantastic dear!
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Thank you!
Looks like a really nice spot.
You’ve made some beautyfull and atmospheric pictures, Love them
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It really is 🙂 thank you!
Heel eerlijk ben ik ook nog nooit in Leiden geweest volgens mij. Toch maar een keertje doen!
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Jaa zeker de moeite waard! X
Such beautiful photos x
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Thank you! X
Wat een prachtige foto’s. Afgelopen jaar was ik een weekendje weg naar Leiden en vond het een erg gezellige stad!
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Jaa is echt zo’n fijne stad! X
Wat een gave foto’s en toffe plekjes zeg! 🙂
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Dankjewel! X
Prachtige foto’s! Ik kom eerlijk gezegd nooit in Leiden. In Amsterdam ben ik erg gecharmeerd van kroeg/café/eetcafé De Huijschkaemer in de Utrechtstestraat. Heel gezellig. Low key. Of je er nu bent voor een latte, de heerlijke lunches of de vrimibo (of de borrel op elke andere avond). Ik vind het geweldig. Lekkere muziek. In de zomer ook buiten een terras. Ik heb het erover en ik krijg spontaan – wat erg, net na een easy flow yogales – zin in een lekker speciaalbiertje van de tap… Het is half 3 ‘s middags… 😀
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Dankjewel! Het is zeker de moeite waard om heen te gaan. Het is zo’n fijne stad! X
Oh this looks so lovely!
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Ellie x
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It really is 🙂