The Little One

I first visited The Little One almost 18 years ago on my first trip to The Netherlands. It is the oldest bar in Eindhoven — and probably the smallest. Spacious is definitely not a word that describes this place!
However, what it lacks in space it makes up for in character. They have a selection of whiskeys/​malts that would satisfy most purists. Oh, and there is a lot of «stuff» hanging all over the walls and ceiling. Like musical instruments and farming tools.
In here you will not find flat panel TVs or loud music like you find in other pubs/​cafés. But you will find an interesting mix of patrons and one hell of a barman — who happens to be the owner. Wil Lange knows all about service — and a lot about whiskey and cocktails. He will take good care of you while you sit and chat with the locals and visiting foreigners.
I noticed recently that The Little One has a presence on the internet now. They have their own Instagram account and a Facebook fan page with quite a following of loyal fans.
They may brand themselves as a speakeasy bar now, but this place will always be a dive bar to me. Don’t let that prevent you from visiting a place with great atmosphere and good people.

I don’t even remember where I heard about this place, but it might be the original Dutch Dive bar. Living up to it’s name, it has room for some 10 people at the bar and maybe 15 more standing. The bar is brown and smoking is not disallowed.
The bartender has been working for something like 50 years, so this guy’s got stories. Stop on by, but don’t expect a great crowd.
For the English speakers: probeer eens iets Nederlands spreken en misschien dat helpen.