Guidebook for Amsterdam

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Guidebook for Amsterdam

Drinks & Nightlife

The best brewery in A'dam, situated in a typical Dutch windmill
1100 helybéli ajánlásával
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 Funenkade
1100 helybéli ajánlásával
The best brewery in A'dam, situated in a typical Dutch windmill
City beach in summer & a hip place to be at any other time of year, Roest has a laid-back vibe, live DJ every night & lots of special events. Situated in a red brick converted industrial building.
496 helybéli ajánlásával
Amsterdam Roest
1 Jacob Bontiusplaats
496 helybéli ajánlásával
City beach in summer & a hip place to be at any other time of year, Roest has a laid-back vibe, live DJ every night & lots of special events. Situated in a red brick converted industrial building.
Cool rustic atmosphere, good for breakfast, lunch & drinks (great cocktails!) – gets busy in the evenings with a hip crowd.
549 helybéli ajánlásával
bar Bukowski
10 Oosterpark
549 helybéli ajánlásával
Cool rustic atmosphere, good for breakfast, lunch & drinks (great cocktails!) – gets busy in the evenings with a hip crowd.
One of the smallest bars in Amsterdam; a hangout for street artists & DJs; the interior is "Dutch 17th century meets graffiti art".
25 helybéli ajánlásával
Cafe Belgique
2 Gravenstraat
25 helybéli ajánlásával
One of the smallest bars in Amsterdam; a hangout for street artists & DJs; the interior is "Dutch 17th century meets graffiti art".
Possibly the best cocktail bar in A'dam... It's not just about the cocktails, but the presentation thereof, e.g. their "Smoke & Mirrors" is mind-blowing. Ask for their specials - the staff is helpful
87 helybéli ajánlásával
Tales & Spirits
5-7 Lijnbaanssteeg
87 helybéli ajánlásával
Possibly the best cocktail bar in A'dam... It's not just about the cocktails, but the presentation thereof, e.g. their "Smoke & Mirrors" is mind-blowing. Ask for their specials - the staff is helpful
comparatively cheap cocktails of great quality in a very central location
12 helybéli ajánlásával
Café Cuba
3 Nieuwmarkt
12 helybéli ajánlásával
comparatively cheap cocktails of great quality in a very central location
Best “proeflokaal” (bodega) in A'dam, WF make all their liquors & jenevers since the 17th century. My fave is cherry brandewijn! Feeling adventurous? Then ask for bridal tears/(scary)walk in the woods
161 helybéli ajánlásával
Wynand Fockink
31 Pijlsteeg
161 helybéli ajánlásával
Best “proeflokaal” (bodega) in A'dam, WF make all their liquors & jenevers since the 17th century. My fave is cherry brandewijn! Feeling adventurous? Then ask for bridal tears/(scary)walk in the woods
Wine & champagne bar, a bit pricey/fancy, but great choice of wines & snacks
17 helybéli ajánlásával
Bubbles & Wines winebar and champagnebar
37 Nes
17 helybéli ajánlásával
Wine & champagne bar, a bit pricey/fancy, but great choice of wines & snacks
Best hotel bar in A'dam, creative cocktails, colonial interior (a bit pricey)
16 helybéli ajánlásával
Pulitzer's Bar
234 Keizersgracht
16 helybéli ajánlásával
Best hotel bar in A'dam, creative cocktails, colonial interior (a bit pricey)
Canal view, plates to share & often special cocktail events
468 helybéli ajánlásával
Bar spek
1 Admiraal de Ruijterweg
468 helybéli ajánlásával
Canal view, plates to share & often special cocktail events
Belgian beer place, also serves snacks. P.S. They used to have (maybe still do) an amazing white bar cat - everyone takes pictures with it :-)
47 helybéli ajánlásával
De Zotte
29 Raamstraat
47 helybéli ajánlásával
Belgian beer place, also serves snacks. P.S. They used to have (maybe still do) an amazing white bar cat - everyone takes pictures with it :-)
Atmospheric bar with cool interior, hip crowd & reasonable prices.
268 helybéli ajánlásával
Café Panache
117 Ten Katestraat
268 helybéli ajánlásával
Atmospheric bar with cool interior, hip crowd & reasonable prices.
All kinds of weird types of sausage (lobster, chocolate sausage, etc...) + 200 wines. They offer Sunday brunch.
82 helybéli ajánlásával
Worst Wijncafé
171 Barentszstraat
82 helybéli ajánlásával
All kinds of weird types of sausage (lobster, chocolate sausage, etc...) + 200 wines. They offer Sunday brunch.
Iconic music venue that hosted everyone from The Rolling Stones, Joy Division, Nirvana, David Bowie, Duran Duran to more contemporary ones like Adele, Arctic Monkeys, Emilíana Torrini & Lady Gaga :-)
937 helybéli ajánlásával
Paradiso
6-8 Weteringschans
937 helybéli ajánlásával
Iconic music venue that hosted everyone from The Rolling Stones, Joy Division, Nirvana, David Bowie, Duran Duran to more contemporary ones like Adele, Arctic Monkeys, Emilíana Torrini & Lady Gaga :-)
French-African brick-lined bar/restaurant with some pretty spectacular cocktails: flaming passion fruit in BO CARDI & the weird combo of strawberry & wasabi didn't leave me impartial
49 helybéli ajánlásával
Bo Cinq
494 Prinsengracht
49 helybéli ajánlásával
French-African brick-lined bar/restaurant with some pretty spectacular cocktails: flaming passion fruit in BO CARDI & the weird combo of strawberry & wasabi didn't leave me impartial
James Bond-ish trendy cocktail bar
166 helybéli ajánlásával
Vesper
57 Vinkenstraat
166 helybéli ajánlásával
James Bond-ish trendy cocktail bar
Quirky & cool, fair prices for both drinks & food.
132 helybéli ajánlásával
Bar Moustache
141 Utrechtsestraat
132 helybéli ajánlásával
Quirky & cool, fair prices for both drinks & food.
Cosy, stylish & intimate comedy club.
33 helybéli ajánlásával
Toomler
2 Breitnerstraat
33 helybéli ajánlásával
Cosy, stylish & intimate comedy club.

Food Scene

High tea, lunch & take-away: cool, delicious & healthy bakery
49 helybéli ajánlásával
De Bakkerswinkel Oud-Zuid
68 Roelof Hartstraat
49 helybéli ajánlásával
High tea, lunch & take-away: cool, delicious & healthy bakery
Croissants, organic breads - relaxed & casual, great place for breakfast
165 helybéli ajánlásával
Le Pain Quotidien
2 & 4 Cornelis Troostplein
165 helybéli ajánlásával
Croissants, organic breads - relaxed & casual, great place for breakfast
One of my favorite places for breakfast: bagels (as the name suggest), muffins, coffees - all delicious & fresh!
111 helybéli ajánlásával
Bagels & Beans
504 Keizersgracht
111 helybéli ajánlásával
One of my favorite places for breakfast: bagels (as the name suggest), muffins, coffees - all delicious & fresh!
"An institution" when it comes to breakfast in A'dam - staff is friendly & food - delicious! They are kind of notorious for their Bloody Marys :D In summer they have a brunch boat (see website)
42 helybéli ajánlásával
Gs jordaan
91 Goudsbloemstraat
42 helybéli ajánlásával
"An institution" when it comes to breakfast in A'dam - staff is friendly & food - delicious! They are kind of notorious for their Bloody Marys :D In summer they have a brunch boat (see website)
Great for anything "seafood", "mix & match" kind of style, a bit pricey.
59 helybéli ajánlásával
The Seafood Bar Spui
15 Spui
59 helybéli ajánlásával
Great for anything "seafood", "mix & match" kind of style, a bit pricey.
Lobster OR steak OR a mix of both! Deserts are excellent & the wine card is quite creative. Call to reserve from 14:00 onward.
126 helybéli ajánlásával
Restaurant RED
594 Keizersgracht
126 helybéli ajánlásával
Lobster OR steak OR a mix of both! Deserts are excellent & the wine card is quite creative. Call to reserve from 14:00 onward.
Cosy interior & high quality food. Dishes with Dutch & Mediterranean influences.
38 helybéli ajánlásával
De Graaf
153 Wilhelminastraat
38 helybéli ajánlásával
Cosy interior & high quality food. Dishes with Dutch & Mediterranean influences.
They say it's the best place for brunch in A'dam - so you might want to try reserving a table.
180 helybéli ajánlásával
Staring at Jacob
215 Jacob Van Lennepkade
180 helybéli ajánlásával
They say it's the best place for brunch in A'dam - so you might want to try reserving a table.
Unpretentious, good price/quality value; cuisine: mix of French & Italian
Stacey's Pennywell
Unpretentious, good price/quality value; cuisine: mix of French & Italian
A bit further away from the center, an old barge/ship converted into a restaurant, specialize in seafood - great cuisine!
71 helybéli ajánlásával
Pont 13
50 Haparandadam
71 helybéli ajánlásával
A bit further away from the center, an old barge/ship converted into a restaurant, specialize in seafood - great cuisine!
Delicious 3-course menus for 26 euros - great value for money!
22 helybéli ajánlásával
Restaurant de Struisvogel
312 Keizersgracht
22 helybéli ajánlásával
Delicious 3-course menus for 26 euros - great value for money!
middle range, very nice service & a rather creative menu
34 helybéli ajánlásával
Hemelse Modder
11 Oude Waal
34 helybéli ajánlásával
middle range, very nice service & a rather creative menu
romantic atmosphere, canal view, art nouveau interior, european/french/dutch cuisine, awarded Michelin’s Bib Gourmand 6 times (“half a Michelin star”)
74 helybéli ajánlásával
De Belhamel
60 Brouwersgracht
74 helybéli ajánlásával
romantic atmosphere, canal view, art nouveau interior, european/french/dutch cuisine, awarded Michelin’s Bib Gourmand 6 times (“half a Michelin star”)
Steak & lobster in an industrial warehouse :-)
139 helybéli ajánlásával
Bar Restaurant Pompstation
52 Zeeburgerdijk
139 helybéli ajánlásával
Steak & lobster in an industrial warehouse :-)
Rather expensive (Michelin star), reservation necessary, Dutch cuisine, several rooms decorated in different styles, some with original Rembrandt paintings.
23 helybéli ajánlásával
d'Vijff Vlieghen
294-302 Spuistraat
23 helybéli ajánlásával
Rather expensive (Michelin star), reservation necessary, Dutch cuisine, several rooms decorated in different styles, some with original Rembrandt paintings.
Fine Italian dining, fresh ingredients, cosy inner courtyard sitting.
Campo de' Fiori
32 Reguliersdwarsstraat
Fine Italian dining, fresh ingredients, cosy inner courtyard sitting.
“Dinner in the dark” – great experience, 3-course menus for 39,50 + additional wines with every course for 12,75. Also serve a 4-course brunch on Sundays (25 euro from 11:00) & high tea for 20 EUR
34 helybéli ajánlásával
Ctaste
55 Amsteldijk
34 helybéli ajánlásával
“Dinner in the dark” – great experience, 3-course menus for 39,50 + additional wines with every course for 12,75. Also serve a 4-course brunch on Sundays (25 euro from 11:00) & high tea for 20 EUR
Best Mexican restaurant in Amsterdam, great value for money, simple & casual, famous for their margaritas, quite popular, so reserve in advance.
57 helybéli ajánlásával
Los Pilones
63 Kerkstraat
57 helybéli ajánlásával
Best Mexican restaurant in Amsterdam, great value for money, simple & casual, famous for their margaritas, quite popular, so reserve in advance.
REM Island - former pirate broadcasting home of Radio & TV Noordzee is a pretty cool restaurant today.
118 helybéli ajánlásával
REM Eiland
45-2 Haparandadam
118 helybéli ajánlásával
REM Island - former pirate broadcasting home of Radio & TV Noordzee is a pretty cool restaurant today.
A bit overpriced (however: good quality), wines aren't too impressive, but great if you want to watch sunset with an industrial/shipping wharf backdrop & A'dam in the distance.
130 helybéli ajánlásával
Loetje aan 't IJ
14 Werfkade
130 helybéli ajánlásával
A bit overpriced (however: good quality), wines aren't too impressive, but great if you want to watch sunset with an industrial/shipping wharf backdrop & A'dam in the distance.
Chilled & cosy, city-beach with rustic interior design. Take a free-NDSM ferry from the waterfront side of the Central Station.
1052 helybéli ajánlásával
Pllek
59 T.T. Neveritaweg
1052 helybéli ajánlásával
Chilled & cosy, city-beach with rustic interior design. Take a free-NDSM ferry from the waterfront side of the Central Station.
Vegan & vegetarian - this place serves potatoes with various fillings, toppings & sauces.
34 helybéli ajánlásával
Jacketz Nieuwendijk
32 Nieuwendijk
34 helybéli ajánlásával
Vegan & vegetarian - this place serves potatoes with various fillings, toppings & sauces.
Delicious & on a budget, situated in the China Town.
94 helybéli ajánlásával
Nam Kee
111-113 Zeedijk
94 helybéli ajánlásával
Delicious & on a budget, situated in the China Town.
Former Tram Depot now turned into a foodie hall with any cuisine you can imagine & cinema under the same roof. Albeit often VERY busy, cool place to eat, hang out & watch a flick.
369 helybéli ajánlásával
De Hallen
41 Bellamyplein
369 helybéli ajánlásával
Former Tram Depot now turned into a foodie hall with any cuisine you can imagine & cinema under the same roof. Albeit often VERY busy, cool place to eat, hang out & watch a flick.
Simple & healthy food with a Mediterranean twist; most of plates are made for sharing
59 helybéli ajánlásával
Foodism
59 helybéli ajánlásával
Simple & healthy food with a Mediterranean twist; most of plates are made for sharing
Rice tables & other delicious Indonesian stuff
Amstelveenseweg 158, Schinkelbuurt
158 Amstelveenseweg
Rice tables & other delicious Indonesian stuff
Indonesian deliciousness
31 helybéli ajánlásával
Kartika
68H Overtoom
31 helybéli ajánlásával
Indonesian deliciousness
Simple & effective place for breakfast
43 helybéli ajánlásával
Friends
121 Nassaukade
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Simple & effective place for breakfast
Typical Dutch food
252 helybéli ajánlásával
Restaurant Moeders
251 Rozengracht
252 helybéli ajánlásával
Typical Dutch food
Solidarity concept ('pay as you wish, ca. €7-10 per meal) vegan organic food. Open ONLY on Tue, Thu, Fri & Sun from 7pm-8.30pm, CALL 020-4122954 (no e-mail) to reserve same day from 3pm to 6.30pm.
13 helybéli ajánlásával
Overtoom 301
301 Overtoom
13 helybéli ajánlásával
Solidarity concept ('pay as you wish, ca. €7-10 per meal) vegan organic food. Open ONLY on Tue, Thu, Fri & Sun from 7pm-8.30pm, CALL 020-4122954 (no e-mail) to reserve same day from 3pm to 6.30pm.
Cosy, casual, alright prices, good for both food & drink (Belgian beers)
267 helybéli ajánlásával
Fier Amsterdam
79 De Clercqstraat
267 helybéli ajánlásával
Cosy, casual, alright prices, good for both food & drink (Belgian beers)
Cool food concept, menu changes ca. every month, always creative & visually appealing dishes. Reserve to avoid disappointment.
13 helybéli ajánlásával
de culinaire werkplaats
13 helybéli ajánlásával
Cool food concept, menu changes ca. every month, always creative & visually appealing dishes. Reserve to avoid disappointment.
simple good food & fairly priced wines
71 helybéli ajánlásával
Cantinetta Wine & Pasta
105 De Clercqstraat
71 helybéli ajánlásával
simple good food & fairly priced wines
vintage interior, sunny terrace
354 helybéli ajánlásával
Café Cook
2 James Cookstraat
354 helybéli ajánlásával
vintage interior, sunny terrace
Family-friendly, very relaxed, with the motto "best pancakes in town" they serve a delicious selection of sweet &/or savory pancakes (beware: 1 pancake is a meal even if you're hungry!)
63 helybéli ajánlásával
The Pancake Bakery
191 Prinsengracht
63 helybéli ajánlásával
Family-friendly, very relaxed, with the motto "best pancakes in town" they serve a delicious selection of sweet &/or savory pancakes (beware: 1 pancake is a meal even if you're hungry!)
nice French artisan bakery
39 helybéli ajánlásával
Gebroeders Niemeijer
35 Nieuwendijk
39 helybéli ajánlásával
nice French artisan bakery
Unpretentious & cosy, famous for its High Tea (14:00-17:00), but also have great breakfasts & lunches; close to Rokin & Spui.
55 helybéli ajánlásával
Gartine
7 Taksteeg
55 helybéli ajánlásával
Unpretentious & cosy, famous for its High Tea (14:00-17:00), but also have great breakfasts & lunches; close to Rokin & Spui.
Pretty cool, but also simple breakfast/lunch place in the "9 straatjes" part of the Jordan.
Berenstraat 19
19 Berenstraat
Pretty cool, but also simple breakfast/lunch place in the "9 straatjes" part of the Jordan.
Cool Australian "home-made"-style brunch place.
116 helybéli ajánlásával
DroversDog Heemstedestraat
25 Heemstedestraat
116 helybéli ajánlásával
Cool Australian "home-made"-style brunch place.
All my French friends in Amsterdam simply can't stop talking about it :) You might have to queue for your croissant, but it's so-o-o worth it
94 helybéli ajánlásával
Le Fournil de Sébastien Amsterdam
119 Olympiaplein
94 helybéli ajánlásával
All my French friends in Amsterdam simply can't stop talking about it :) You might have to queue for your croissant, but it's so-o-o worth it
Famous for their wood-fired pizzas...
139 helybéli ajánlásával
De Italiaan
29 Bosboom Toussaintstraat
139 helybéli ajánlásával
Famous for their wood-fired pizzas...
Modern Dutch cuisine in a rustic setting. Book in advance ;-)
468 helybéli ajánlásával
Wilde Zwijnen
23 Javaplein
468 helybéli ajánlásával
Modern Dutch cuisine in a rustic setting. Book in advance ;-)
Jamie Oliver's industrial-style restaurant. Staff are disadvantaged youngsters learning the ropes of the restaurant business.
46 helybéli ajánlásával
Fifteen
9 Jollemanhof
46 helybéli ajánlásával
Jamie Oliver's industrial-style restaurant. Staff are disadvantaged youngsters learning the ropes of the restaurant business.
open for lunch, "borrel" & dinner, musician's jam sessions - hip & up-and-coming
19 helybéli ajánlásával
Tolbar
182 Tolstraat
19 helybéli ajánlásával
open for lunch, "borrel" & dinner, musician's jam sessions - hip & up-and-coming
If you're looking for a quality Italian in town - you've found it! Everything I've tried there was mind-blowingly delicious!
34 helybéli ajánlásával
Restaurant District 5
17 Van der Helstplein
34 helybéli ajánlásával
If you're looking for a quality Italian in town - you've found it! Everything I've tried there was mind-blowingly delicious!
Great wine bar classic in De Pijp, only by reservation. Known for "High Wines" (16:00 - 18:00), delicious daily menus.
29 helybéli ajánlásával
Wijnbar Boelen
50 Eerste van der Helststraat
29 helybéli ajánlásával
Great wine bar classic in De Pijp, only by reservation. Known for "High Wines" (16:00 - 18:00), delicious daily menus.

Sightseeing

An absolute must during your visit to A'dam.
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Rijksmuseum
1 Museumstraat
3186 helybéli ajánlásával
An absolute must during your visit to A'dam.
The heart of Amsterdam's nightlife - all important tram lines have a stop here, lots of bars & nightlife spots are situated around here.
1535 helybéli ajánlásával
Leidseplein
Leidseplein
1535 helybéli ajánlásával
The heart of Amsterdam's nightlife - all important tram lines have a stop here, lots of bars & nightlife spots are situated around here.
The best photography museum in A'dam. Usually hosts 2-3 exhibitions simultaneously. Thursday evening at 19:00 one can join a FREE English-speaking guided tour (book in advance on the website).
792 helybéli ajánlásával
Hab
609 Keizersgracht
792 helybéli ajánlásával
The best photography museum in A'dam. Usually hosts 2-3 exhibitions simultaneously. Thursday evening at 19:00 one can join a FREE English-speaking guided tour (book in advance on the website).

Getting Around

Hertz car rental Address: Overtoom 333 Mo-Fr: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sa: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Su: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
38 helybéli ajánlásával
Hertz
333 Overtoom
38 helybéli ajánlásával
Hertz car rental Address: Overtoom 333 Mo-Fr: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sa: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Su: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Europecar car rental Address: Overtoom 197 Mo-Fri: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Su 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
39 helybéli ajánlásával
Europcar
197 Overtoom
39 helybéli ajánlásával
Europecar car rental Address: Overtoom 197 Mo-Fri: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Su 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Bike rental: reliable & good prices. I service my bike there. In high season (and if you're a large group), I'd recommend giving them a call to check availability: +31-20 - 670 85 31.
Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat 88
88 Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat
Bike rental: reliable & good prices. I service my bike there. In high season (and if you're a large group), I'd recommend giving them a call to check availability: +31-20 - 670 85 31.
MacBike (Overtoom 45), used them once, they have a good reputation. Opening Hours 7 days a week from 9.00 to 17.45. Call to check availability of bikes: +31-20 6833369
109 helybéli ajánlásával
MacBike | Bike Rental Amsterdam | Vondelpark
45 Overtoom
109 helybéli ajánlásával
MacBike (Overtoom 45), used them once, they have a good reputation. Opening Hours 7 days a week from 9.00 to 17.45. Call to check availability of bikes: +31-20 6833369

Arts & Culture

Housed in an ultra-modern building it has interactive exhibitions & a café with unbeatable views through its glass walls. Btw, it's also a CINEMA! Take FREE ferry from behind the CS to get there.
1109 helybéli ajánlásával
Eye Film Múzeum
1 IJpromenade
1109 helybéli ajánlásával
Housed in an ultra-modern building it has interactive exhibitions & a café with unbeatable views through its glass walls. Btw, it's also a CINEMA! Take FREE ferry from behind the CS to get there.

Shopping

An island of piece & quiet in a busy city. Helpful staff & amazing tea selection.
Four Leaves (online shop en groothandel only)
68 Wedderborg
An island of piece & quiet in a busy city. Helpful staff & amazing tea selection.

Parks & Nature

Amsterdam's most iconic park, full of lakes, groomed trees, picnic areas, cosy cafes & cultural events year-around.
4196 helybéli ajánlásával
Vondelpark
4196 helybéli ajánlásával
Amsterdam's most iconic park, full of lakes, groomed trees, picnic areas, cosy cafes & cultural events year-around.
Cute park with lots of space for picnicking & BBQ.
841 helybéli ajánlásával
Oosterpark
Oosterpark
841 helybéli ajánlásával
Cute park with lots of space for picnicking & BBQ.