C's Slijterij & More
A neighborhood bottle shop on Jaggernath Lachmonstraat stocked with Suriname's rums, ice-cold beer, and everyday extras.
Why Go
In Suriname, a 'slijterij' isn't a fancy wine bar - it's the corner liquor shop where locals swing by for a cold Parbo, a bottle of Borgoe rum, or a last-minute mixer before a backyard barbecue. C's Slijterij & More sits right on the busy Jaggernath Lachmonstraat artery in Paramaribo, one of those unpretentious stops that quietly powers the city's social life.
The Experience
Expect a compact, functional shop rather than a curated tasting room: shelves lined with Surinamese rums (Borgoe 8, Black Cat, Mariënburg white overproof), Dutch jenevers, Heineken and Parbo by the crate, plus soft drinks, snacks, cigarettes and the odd household item that earns the shop its 'and more' suffix. Service is over-the-counter and quick; you tell the clerk what you want, they grab it from behind the register. It's the kind of place where taxi drivers, office workers heading home, and neighbours picking up a bottle for a family gathering all pass through in the same five minutes.
What to Try
Grab a bottle of Borgoe Extra or Mariënburg 90% - the local Surinamese rums are the whole point of stopping in and travel well as a souvenir. If you're heading somewhere for the evening, pick up a cold sixpack of Parbo (the national lager) and a bag of pinda (spiced peanuts) or krupuk to go with it. Ask what jenever or Dutch bitter they have on hand if you want to try something Suriname's Dutch-Caribbean drinking culture is built on.
Insider Tip
Bring small SRD cash - slijterijen in Paramaribo can be inconsistent with card machines, and staff appreciate exact change. Prices on imported spirits are noticeably higher than local rums, so if you're stocking up, lean local: Borgoe and Black Cat are excellent and cost a fraction of what you'd pay for imported whisky. Also, don't drink openly on the street outside - grab and go, then enjoy at your hotel, rental, or a friend's place.
The Practical Stuff
Located at Jaggernath Lachmonstraat 100 in Paramaribo, one of the city's main north-south roads with easy taxi access. Slijterijen in Suriname typically open mid-morning and close by early evening (roughly 09:00-20:00), with shorter Sunday hours - call ahead or check on arrival, since posted hours in Paramaribo are more of a guideline than a rule. Cash (SRD) is safest; some spots take card but don't count on it. Not a sit-down venue - this is a takeaway bottle shop.
Pair It With
- A Parbo-fuelled sunset at Waterkant — Pick up cold Parbo and a bottle of Borgoe here, then head to the Suriname River waterfront where locals gather at dusk - a classic Paramaribo evening.
- Central Market (Centrale Markt) — Combine your bottle-shop run with a morning at the market for pinda, krupuk, cassava chips and other snacks that pair perfectly with a Surinamese rum.
- A day trip with 4x4xJankie or Aanansi ATV Tours — Nearby outdoor operators run tours into the interior - grab drinks and mixers here the evening before to keep in your cooler for the ride back.
- 101 Suites or a nearby guesthouse stay — If you're basing yourself in the Jaggernath Lachmonstraat corridor, this slijterij is a natural walkable stop for in-room drinks and late-night supplies.