de oude sluis

If you're travelling to Delfshaven by metro, then you're going to have to walk right past Oude Sluis. From the outside, it looks pretty much like all the other old buildings in the area, but I would definitely recommend taking a peak inside.
Built in 1912 (as a pub), it was owned by members of the De Nijs family until 1976.
Standing on the harbour you get a spectacular view of the back room of this pub, which hangs out precariously over the water. It's a bit like a giant version of the toilets you see stuck on the outside of medieval buildings. It adds an extra spice to the evening, wondering if the yuppies sitting in there are going to finish off the evening with a dunking. No such luck when I was there, but it's bound to happen eventually.
The more secure, land-rooted section of the pub is rather oddly arranged, with a couple of small half rooms loitering around next to each other. But the most impressive feature is the wall carvings, depicting scenes of 17th century drunkenness and debauchery. Now why aren't pubs like that any more? The interior is very unusual for a Dutch café and I can't think of a similar one. The random collections of old junk on the walls, the peeling nicotine-stained paint - this is a very genuine café of the darkest shade of brown.
For a pub with no particular claims to being a specialist outlet, the beer selection is pretty reasonable. The atmosphere is pleasant, too, with friendly staff and good service. It's a great personal favourite of mine and even worth a special trip to Rotterdam.
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