The distillery survived the 1980s closure wave that eliminated most independent traditional Dutch distillers.
The shop retains its original 19th-century interior fixtures and atmosphere.
The distillery produces a unique 'Haagse Jantje' liqueur as part of its local product range.
The premises include a small, secluded city garden often accessible to tour guests.
Van Kleef still utilizes historical recipes for their herbal bitters and fruit-infused spirits.
Van Kleef is the last remaining original genever and liqueur distillery in The Hague, operating continuously since 1842. The museum is housed in the original historic building at Lange Beestenmarkt, preserving 19th-century distillery equipment and archival records. Visitors can explore the production process and the history of Dutch spirits through guided tours. The site features an active tasting room where various house-made gins, genevers, and fruit liqueurs are served. It functions as both a heritage site and an operational shop where limited-batch products can be purchased. The location remains significant as it maintains traditional small-scale distillation methods in an urban setting.
The authentic wooden bar and the wall of traditional spirit bottles in the historic shop area.
Book your guided tour in advance online as small group capacities fill up quickly.
Ask the staff about the specific botanical profiles used in their limited-edition seasonal genevers.
The shop allows for tasting before purchasing, so sample a few varieties to find your preference.
Do not expect a large industrial factory tour; this is an intimate, historic, and small-scale site.
Closed on Mondays.
