Bar Biarritz

Probably one of the best places in Haarlem for having a drink in the sun or, its still is the Netherlands, inside.
Fantastic couple running it, always friendly and accommodating. Laid back with good music and a full bar, what do you need more?

Went here yesterday, and this is the sequence of events:
Walk up to the corner to see Tanya V. and Kevin V. dressed up fancy and enjoying the sun. Sit down, exchange a few words, and then get up and proceed to a private area downstairs. There, the bar is ours, and delightful food starts coming out — bacon, potato skins, salad, gazpacho, cake, and the works. Turns out the space is big enough for 30+ of the best company you could find in Haarlem. The drinks keep on flowing. The bartender is amazing, service with a smile, even recharges my iPhone 5 (now that’s service).
Great times were had by all. I would come back, you would come back. This place is a gem when it comes to service, food, and company.

This is quite a new little place that was recommended to us from some friends that we know in Haarlem (Dutch friends — woot woot!). So they know the owner very well and come here on a very regular basis. And I can see why… adorable little modern space, great tunes, great original Czech Budvar (Budweiser), yummy wines, and what looked like mighty delicious snacks and entrees.
Actually, I’m not sure if they were tapas or entrees, but I don’t think it matters. Order a bunch because they smelled delicious. (we didn’t order food because we had reservations for dinner down the street).
The next time we go to this Spaarne-​side lounge, it will be sunny so that we can sit outside (just two or three tables available), and we will taste the food menu. And we will stay for hours. Because this is that type of place. Cozy and cute and high quality — perfect!