Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
This local hidden treasure is the perfect spot for many occasions. We go there to work in the cooling inside shade at a hot day, to enjoy a homemade meal with friends, a great lunch while doing some work or to enjoy a drink at the sunny outside terras.
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Wilde Westen
1 Bos en LommerplantsoenThis local hidden treasure is the perfect spot for many occasions. We go there to work in the cooling inside shade at a hot day, to enjoy a homemade meal with friends, a great lunch while doing some work or to enjoy a drink at the sunny outside terras.
Great new place for lunch in our neighborhood! This lovely bright cafe is the place for delicious coffees, breakfast, cakes, lunches, and shakes. Good and friendly service and nice inside and outside places to sit. I love their cookies!
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Samen - Lunch and Juices
72 Bos en LommerwegGreat new place for lunch in our neighborhood! This lovely bright cafe is the place for delicious coffees, breakfast, cakes, lunches, and shakes. Good and friendly service and nice inside and outside places to sit. I love their cookies!
Beautiful scenery at this neighborhood farm located at the back of the Westerpark. Great place to enjoy the surroundings and some drinks and food.
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Buurtboerderij 'Ons Genoegen'
319 SpaarndammerdijkBeautiful scenery at this neighborhood farm located at the back of the Westerpark. Great place to enjoy the surroundings and some drinks and food.
This buzzing bar is in our 'neighbor' neighborhood 'De Baarsjes' (hanse the name 'Bar Baarsch'). The area used to be the upcoming neighborhood (like 'Bos & Lommer') but is well established now a days. Which means lot's of bars, nice shops and restaurants. One of them is Bar Baarsch. A great place to grab a bite or have a laugh and some drinks in good company.
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Bar Baarsch
91 Jan EvertsenstraatThis buzzing bar is in our 'neighbor' neighborhood 'De Baarsjes' (hanse the name 'Bar Baarsch'). The area used to be the upcoming neighborhood (like 'Bos & Lommer') but is well established now a days. Which means lot's of bars, nice shops and restaurants. One of them is Bar Baarsch. A great place to grab a bite or have a laugh and some drinks in good company.
Great place for breakfast! Also for lunch or dinner :)
Good food in big portions. Healthy choices or hangover options. Everything in reach.
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Radijs Amsterdam
41HS Jan EvertsenstraatGreat place for breakfast! Also for lunch or dinner :)
Good food in big portions. Healthy choices or hangover options. Everything in reach.
Hidden treasure with crazy good all american food! Think: bbq, ribs and pulled pork! Great sauces, location and staff. It really feels like being on holiday in The States. And do me a favor: try their insane bourbon shots with pickle juice... love it!
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Graceland BAR-B-Q
8 Jan van GalenstraatHidden treasure with crazy good all american food! Think: bbq, ribs and pulled pork! Great sauces, location and staff. It really feels like being on holiday in The States. And do me a favor: try their insane bourbon shots with pickle juice... love it!
This buzzing area at the north side of Amsterdam is worth the 10 minute ferry trip! You can catch a free ferry at the Central Station and cross the river 'IJ' to get to the NDSM area. A lot of creative industry is located there as well as all kinds of bars where you can enjoy a drink and the view over the water. 'Noorderlicht' is one of the great bars to go (also at night). 'Pllek' is also great (mostly during the day). This is also the area where a lot of festivals are hosted during the summer months.
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NDSM Loods
85 NDSM-PleinThis buzzing area at the north side of Amsterdam is worth the 10 minute ferry trip! You can catch a free ferry at the Central Station and cross the river 'IJ' to get to the NDSM area. A lot of creative industry is located there as well as all kinds of bars where you can enjoy a drink and the view over the water. 'Noorderlicht' is one of the great bars to go (also at night). 'Pllek' is also great (mostly during the day). This is also the area where a lot of festivals are hosted during the summer months.
Great Turkish Restaurant around the corner. Good friendly service and even better food! Fun place to hang around with the local crowd and enjoy a nice meal. Also good for late night snacks and take out food; although eating at their restaurant is part of the fun.
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Birtat Restaurant
242 Bos en LommerwegGreat Turkish Restaurant around the corner. Good friendly service and even better food! Fun place to hang around with the local crowd and enjoy a nice meal. Also good for late night snacks and take out food; although eating at their restaurant is part of the fun.
Nice bar & restaurant in old house of religion. Especially known for there Sunday morning brunches in Turkish style. There's also a theatre in the building with multi cultural performances.
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Podium Mozaiek
191 Bos en LommerwegNice bar & restaurant in old house of religion. Especially known for there Sunday morning brunches in Turkish style. There's also a theatre in the building with multi cultural performances.
Parks & Nature
Big and beautiful park with something fun for everyone!
The 'old part' is nice and romantic with shades from some trees and a lovely little lake. The 'new part' contains a big open field where friends and families go to enjoy a summer picknick or bbq.
This area is home to all kinds of (coffee)bars, clubs and restaurants. Have a perfect ice cream from 'IJscuypje' or a drink at 'Pacific Bar'. Or enjoy a great lunch with fresh hot scone and homemade jelly at 'De Bakkerswinkel'.
There is something festive going on almost every weekend at the Westerpark. Food festivals, music festivals, Sunday Market Shopping etc etc.
There's also the less known part where private the city gardens are located and the neighborhood farm/restaurant 'Ons Genoegen'
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Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegBig and beautiful park with something fun for everyone!
The 'old part' is nice and romantic with shades from some trees and a lovely little lake. The 'new part' contains a big open field where friends and families go to enjoy a summer picknick or bbq.
This area is home to all kinds of (coffee)bars, clubs and restaurants. Have a perfect ice cream from 'IJscuypje' or a drink at 'Pacific Bar'. Or enjoy a great lunch with fresh hot scone and homemade jelly at 'De Bakkerswinkel'.
There is something festive going on almost every weekend at the Westerpark. Food festivals, music festivals, Sunday Market Shopping etc etc.
There's also the less known part where private the city gardens are located and the neighborhood farm/restaurant 'Ons Genoegen'
Het Amsterdamse Bos (the Woods of Amsterdam) is huge and beautiful. Sure it's out of the main area but if you're interested in some nature you should definitely go there.
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Amsterdam skógurinn
Het Amsterdamse Bos (the Woods of Amsterdam) is huge and beautiful. Sure it's out of the main area but if you're interested in some nature you should definitely go there.
Drinks & Nightlife
The crew that created the former legendary 'Club Trouw' started this new adventure a 5 minute bike ride from our house. The club is located in an old school building (hence the name 'The School') and is home to the most trilling club nights. This is your place if your into some deep house or techno.
Don't forget to check out their great restaurant located on the other side of the building (reservation recommended!). Or enjoy a drink at their café. And if you're really feeling like 'pumping it up': check out their gym.
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De School
3 Doctor Jan van BreemenstraatThe crew that created the former legendary 'Club Trouw' started this new adventure a 5 minute bike ride from our house. The club is located in an old school building (hence the name 'The School') and is home to the most trilling club nights. This is your place if your into some deep house or techno.
Don't forget to check out their great restaurant located on the other side of the building (reservation recommended!). Or enjoy a drink at their café. And if you're really feeling like 'pumping it up': check out their gym.
This is a true hidden treasure in the very touristic 'Leidse Plein' area. The staff is well dressed and very gentlemanly polite. The bar is small and has his own local crowed (hardly any toerist seem to discover this little jewel). Think red velvet and dark wood. They even have two extra high seats that make sure you'll overlook the hole bar and feel like a king. Order yourself some Amsterdam brewed beer ('Ij-wit' or a 'Zatte' for instance and feel like a local.
Make sure you'll blend in and act like a gentleman- or girl yourself and you'll have a great endless night.
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Cafe Eijlders
47 Korte LeidsedwarsstraatThis is a true hidden treasure in the very touristic 'Leidse Plein' area. The staff is well dressed and very gentlemanly polite. The bar is small and has his own local crowed (hardly any toerist seem to discover this little jewel). Think red velvet and dark wood. They even have two extra high seats that make sure you'll overlook the hole bar and feel like a king. Order yourself some Amsterdam brewed beer ('Ij-wit' or a 'Zatte' for instance and feel like a local.
Make sure you'll blend in and act like a gentleman- or girl yourself and you'll have a great endless night.
Beautiful place at the north side of Amsterdam. Two years ago some young entrepreneurs created this place from scratch on some toxic land. They places old houseboats around the lake and since then It's a place where lot's of (creative) locals come together to enjoy the interesting area. It's located next to some water so if it's hot you can take a dive. There's a all vegetarian restaurant and nice bar with locally brewed beers. Since it's also a working place for urban creatives there's always something fun going on. Worth the trip!
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Café de Ceuvel
4 Korte PapaverwegBeautiful place at the north side of Amsterdam. Two years ago some young entrepreneurs created this place from scratch on some toxic land. They places old houseboats around the lake and since then It's a place where lot's of (creative) locals come together to enjoy the interesting area. It's located next to some water so if it's hot you can take a dive. There's a all vegetarian restaurant and nice bar with locally brewed beers. Since it's also a working place for urban creatives there's always something fun going on. Worth the trip!
So this place is on the other side of the city.. but I have to let you know about it. It's everything combines in one: a bar, a club, an hotel, a red velvet cocktail bar, a working space, a young creatives hang out and one of the best views in town. It's called 'Volkshotel' since it used to be the place where one of the big Dutch newspapers was printed ('Volkskrant').
I'm also one of the permanent residents since my creative business is situated in the building. So I go back and forth to the east of Amsterdam everyday and I can tell you it's worth the trip. Enjoy the amazing view and the good vibe of the club on the 7th floor or enjoy a special cocktail on the red velvet couches in the basement. There's even a sauna and hot tubs at the roof but unfortunately for guests only (unless you make some friends..)
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Volkshotel
150 WibautstraatSo this place is on the other side of the city.. but I have to let you know about it. It's everything combines in one: a bar, a club, an hotel, a red velvet cocktail bar, a working space, a young creatives hang out and one of the best views in town. It's called 'Volkshotel' since it used to be the place where one of the big Dutch newspapers was printed ('Volkskrant').
I'm also one of the permanent residents since my creative business is situated in the building. So I go back and forth to the east of Amsterdam everyday and I can tell you it's worth the trip. Enjoy the amazing view and the good vibe of the club on the 7th floor or enjoy a special cocktail on the red velvet couches in the basement. There's even a sauna and hot tubs at the roof but unfortunately for guests only (unless you make some friends..)
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful, warm & industrial movie theatre. They show a great variety of art house movies in 8 different halls.
The movie theatre is part of the bigger complex called 'The Hallen'. They are a collective of all kinds of shops with locally crafted goods for sell. From clothing and gift shops to a big food market where you can hang out and enjoy all kinds of fresh food. Perfect for an hour or a whole rainy afternoon.
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Filmhallen
12 Hannie DankbaarpassageBeautiful, warm & industrial movie theatre. They show a great variety of art house movies in 8 different halls.
The movie theatre is part of the bigger complex called 'The Hallen'. They are a collective of all kinds of shops with locally crafted goods for sell. From clothing and gift shops to a big food market where you can hang out and enjoy all kinds of fresh food. Perfect for an hour or a whole rainy afternoon.
Shopping
Nice shopping street all the way from Amsterdam Central Station too Haarlemmerplein (and the beginning of Westerpark). You'll find all kinds of little shops and boutiques. But also nice places for lunch or dinner. Great times for all ages.
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Haarlemerdijk
HaarlemmerdijkNice shopping street all the way from Amsterdam Central Station too Haarlemmerplein (and the beginning of Westerpark). You'll find all kinds of little shops and boutiques. But also nice places for lunch or dinner. Great times for all ages.
Lovely neighborhood (9 straatjes / 9 streets) with lots of shopping in small shops and galeries. Also many places for breakfast/lunch/dinner or late night drinks. Perfect for strolling around on a nice day.
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De 9 Straatjes
Lovely neighborhood (9 straatjes / 9 streets) with lots of shopping in small shops and galeries. Also many places for breakfast/lunch/dinner or late night drinks. Perfect for strolling around on a nice day.
Arts & Culture
They have a great photo art selection at FOAM. Great museum to go and have a look. Not huge but very nice.
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Skum
609 KeizersgrachtThey have a great photo art selection at FOAM. Great museum to go and have a look. Not huge but very nice.
Beautiful new museum of contemporary art at the Museum Square ('Museumplein'). Great collection and interesting changing exhibitions. The best moment to go is Thursday night (18:00 - 21:00) since it's usually less busy than during the day... ssst don't tell everyone.
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Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 MuseumpleinBeautiful new museum of contemporary art at the Museum Square ('Museumplein'). Great collection and interesting changing exhibitions. The best moment to go is Thursday night (18:00 - 21:00) since it's usually less busy than during the day... ssst don't tell everyone.