Slijterij Tout Lui Faut
A neighborhood slijterij on the canal road where Wanica stops for a cold one on the way home.
Why Go
Tucked along Tout Lui Fautkanaalweg in the leafy suburbs between Paramaribo and Lelydorp, this little slijterij is exactly the kind of unassuming counter-service bottle shop that quietly powers Surinamese social life — a place where the fridge hum is louder than the music and the regulars nod hello before they order.
The Experience
Slijterijen in Suriname are a category of their own: half liquor store, half sidewalk hangout. You walk (or, more often, pull up) to a small counter, point at what you want through the grille, and the shopkeeper hands over an ice-cold Parbo, a nip of Borgoe rum, or a Fernandes soft drink for the kids in the back seat. Slijterij Tout Lui Faut plays that role for the Kanaalweg stretch — a functional stop for residents heading back from Paramaribo, drivers coming off the East-West link, and construction crews clocking out. Expect a modest storefront, a shaded bit of pavement out front, cases stacked to the ceiling, and prices in SRD scrawled on cardboard. It won't win design awards, but it's a genuine slice of Wanica daily rhythm.
What to Try
Go local: a big brown 1L bottle of Parbo Bier for sharing, a shot of Borgoe 8 or Black Cat rum for the connoisseurs, and a chilled Fernandes Green Punch or Ordinary Ginger Beer as a non-alcoholic classic. If you're stocking up for a river or resort day, grab a mix of Parbo Djogo's, a bottle of Marienburg rum for cocktails, and a bag of ice.
Insider Tip
Slijterijen are cash-first in Suriname — bring small SRD notes, since change for a big bill can be scarce. Buy your drinks here on the way out to a resort or ATV tour rather than at the venue; the mark-up difference is significant. And note the rhythm: it's quiet mid-afternoon and buzzes after 5pm when the neighborhood clocks off.
The Practical Stuff
Location: Tout Lui Fautkanaalweg, Wanica District, roughly a 20–25 minute drive south from central Paramaribo and easy to combine with a trip toward Lelydorp or Domburg. It's a counter-service shop, not a bar — you buy and go, or linger briefly out front. A rental car (or a friendly taxi driver who'll wait) is by far the easiest way in; there is no formal public transit stop and the road is more residential than commercial. Hours typically follow standard Surinamese slijterij patterns — late morning through evening, with the busiest window between about 4pm and 8pm — but confirm locally as posted times aren't always online.
Pair It With
- 101 Suites Guide — A convenient Wanica-area stay — grab your drinks here before checking in so you can enjoy them on the balcony without resort mark-ups.
- 597SpeedUp Watertubing Guide — Stock a cooler with Parbo and Fernandes on the way to the water — a slijterij run is basically step one of any Surinamese day on the river.
- Aanansi ATV Tours Guide — After a dusty ATV ride through the interior, a cold Borgoe-cola or Parbo Djogo from Tout Lui Faut is the traditional Surinamese cool-down.
