Proeflokaal 1574 — Wine bar in Leiden

On the Apothekersdijk, in the heart of Leiden's historic centre, Proeflokaal 1574 calls itself the wine living room of Leyden, and with good reason. Owners Maarten van den Dries (a wine importer and author of Wijnfestijn) and Lambert Vos opened it in 2018. The list runs to around 200 wines, about 90 of them by the glass, served with Spanish pintxos and sharing boards.

There are also tastings, wine courses and winemaker dinners. In good weather you can sit on the sunny terrace by the water. Inside it is small and often full, so book ahead. Recommended for a wine evening in Leiden.