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Waterside terraces in Leiden

Waterside terraces in Leiden. Compare relevant places, practical details and options that fit your visit.

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Waterside terraces in Leiden. Compare relevant places, practical details and options that fit your visit. The selection updates automatically when new checked places are added.

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Annie’s LeidenPlace8,3/10
Historic centre45 minutes–3 hours

Annie’s Leiden

Leiden café-restaurant with a large floating terrace where the Old and New Rhine meet, plus historic vaults for lunch, dinner and drinks.

Bikini Bikini LeidenPlace8,3/10
Harbour45–90 minutes for coffee or lunch; 1.5–2.5 hours for dinner

Bikini Bikini Leiden

All-day café-restaurant at Leiden harbour with a sunny terrace, Mediterranean sharing plates, breakfast, cocktails and regular events.

Bistro Bord’oPlace7,8/10
Historic centreAllow 2.5–4 hours for a full dinner

Bistro Bord’o

An intimate French bistro on Apothekersdijk with a chef’s menu, serious European wine list and canal-side pontoon terrace.

Café BarreraPlace8,3/10
Historic centre30–90 minutes for coffee, lunch or drinks; 1–2 hours for dinner

Café Barrera

Well-known Leiden grand café on the Rapenburg with a large waterside terrace, affordable lunch, pub meals and a lively café atmosphere.

Café Lola LeidenPlace8,1/10
Historic centre45–90 minutes for coffee or lunch; 1.5–2.5 hours for drinks or dinner

Café Lola Leiden

Stylish café in the former Aan de Rijn premises, with a sunny terrace boat, good wine, a compact lunch and dinner menu, and Nieuwe Rijn views.

Einstein LeidenPlace8,2/10
Historic centre45–90 minutes for coffee or drinks; 1–2 hours for lunch or dinner

Einstein Leiden

Well-known café-restaurant on the Nieuwe Rijn with a large canal terrace, affordable three-course menu and lively atmosphere from coffee to late drinks.

In den DoofpotPlace8,8/10
Historic centreAllow 2.5–4 hours for dinner; the culinary cruise lasts 2.5–3 hours

In den Doofpot

A refined Turfmarkt restaurant with creative French-Mediterranean cooking, an exceptional wine list and culinary cruises through Leiden.

Restaurant Waag LeidenPlace8,5/10
Historic centre45–90 minutes for lunch or drinks; 1.5–2.5 hours for dinner

Restaurant Waag Leiden

Large café-restaurant inside Leiden’s monumental weigh house, with a waterside terrace, lunch, dinner, cocktails, high tea and group packages.