Historic Waterfront
Café in Leidschendam
Pouring history for over a century beside the famous lock — just minutes from The Hague.
Our story
Nestled directly beside the iconic Leidschendam lock, Café de Oude Sluys sits along De Vliet—the historic canal engineered nearly 2,000 years ago by the Romans to connect Leiden, Delft, and Rotterdam. Once the bustling stopover for 17th-century horse-drawn barges (trekschuiten), today this vibrant stretch of water offers one of the best waterfront terrace views in Holland. Drop by for a cold beer, watch the boats navigate the historic lock, and take in a true slice of Dutch canal history.
“A True Dutch Experience”
“Serving cold drinks and front-row lock views on De Vliet—Holland’s historic canal route—for over a century”
De Oude Sluys
Sluiskant 26,
2265 AB Leidschendam
Netherlands
Monday – Sunday
Open from: 13:00
Closing times are seasonal: 22:00 - 00:00
Bartender’s choice when the party stops
Hours may differ on public holidays.
📞070 327 2692
Come by for a drink. Stay for the atmosphere.