One of many atmospheric places overlooking the Grote Markt, this vintage bar is named after the national KLM airline's DC-2 aircraft (aka the Uiver, a Dutch dialect word meaning 'stork') that competed in the London to Melbourne air race in 1934: look for the model aircraft above the bar. Live jazz often plays; check the online agenda for dates.
Proeflokaal in den Uiver
Haarlem
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