What to order at Ledig Erf

Signature drink
Heineken on draught with a Dutch bitterbal
Editor tip
Arrive before 17:00 on warm days or you will be standing. The quay terrace has the best canal view in the city.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeCanal terrace bar
Price€€€
Neighborhoodcentrum
HoursMon 16:00-01:00, Tue 16:00-01:00, Wed 16:00-01:00, Thu 15:00-01:00, Fri 15:00-01:00, Sat 12:00-01:00, Sun 12:00-01:00
Signature drinkHeineken on draught with a Dutch bitterbal
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Food program: Dutch snacks and bitterballen

Tip: Arrive before 17:00 on warm days or you will be standing. The quay terrace has the best canal view in the city.

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Location

Address: Tolsteegplein 3, 3511 SK Utrecht

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