Uw tips:When going to a pub look for the Dommelsch sign and you'll get good beer and not the pubs with Heineken (unless you like poor lager)
We had a great time , there are many many pubs and coffee shops and the local people are the most friendly i have meet and I've traveled around , yes things are pricey (pubs and restaurants ) but some things are still cheap (coffee shops) . We will be returning asap , also flying with KLM , well lets just say i had more leg room than i did when flying long haul to the USA (other airline) . There are many wonderful apartments to rent that are around 4 star and at 3 star prices .