Bars in Amsterdam

Browse popular tours and discover 48 tips recommended by our locals

3 Popular Bar, Club & Pub Tours

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Self-guided Food & Wine Tour: Amsterdam 3 Course Dinner

Self-guided Food & Wine Tour: Amsterdam 3 Course Dinner

Self-guided Food & Wine Tour: Amsterdam 4 Course Dinner

Self-guided Food & Wine Tour: Amsterdam 4 Course Dinner

An Authentic Pub Crawl of Amsterdam. Experience Amsterdam with your head in the clouds.

An Authentic Pub Crawl of Amsterdam. Experience Amsterdam with your head in the clouds.

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7 Popular Food & Cooking Tours

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Daytime Original Experience

Tour ∙ 4.5 hrs

Daytime Original Experience

Day Trip from Amsterdam to Alkmaar, the Seasonal Cheese Market

Day Trip from Amsterdam to Alkmaar, the Seasonal Cheese Market

Houseboat Dining in Amsterdam: Dinner on the Water

Tour ∙ 2.5 hrs

Houseboat Dining in Amsterdam: Dinner on the Water

Art Dinner supper: Filet Mignon

Art Dinner supper: Filet Mignon

Amsterdam Experience With A Home-Made Dutch-Italian Dinner

Tour ∙ 12 hrs

Amsterdam Experience With A Home-Made Dutch-Italian Dinner

Amsterdam Highlights Tour and more

Amsterdam Highlights Tour and more

Sunday Experience

Tour ∙ 4.5 hrs

Sunday Experience

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Pllek

Pllek

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Raw but comfortable

Pllek

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Without a doubt the most phenomenal view of/on the city. Even from the ground floor. Built with old sea containers (and a lot of love), Pllek's main mission is to keep on surprising their customers. That goes for both their food and their events. Great plus: artificial 'beach'! Read more ›

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Hannekes Boom

Hannekes Boom

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Imperfect hotspot

Hannekes Boom

34

On just a five minute walk from the central station you can find Hanneke's Boom. This bar/restaurant is built and decorated with second hand items and looks a bit like a beach bar, so nothing fancy. But that is what makes it so special. Very popular among young professionals. In the summertime the place is packed with locals who come by boat. Read more ›

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Paradiso

Fun & Active 34 5

Paradiso

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Old church turned into music temple

Paradiso

34

If by any chance your favorite artist is playing in the city centre, it will probably be in Paradiso. Pink Floyd, Prince, Nirvana and many more big names have played in this old church. Today the agenda is filled with literally all types of genres. The locals' favorite night to dance is Thursday, when 'Noodlanding' is on. Read more ›

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Maloe Melo

Maloe Melo

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Every Night Live Blues

Maloe Melo

14

Maloe Melo is a blues café, what can we say? Step through the saloon like doors and enter the slightly dodgy bar. Tough men (and women) from the outside, but emotional and timid from the inside playing their instruments like the world depends on it. Read more ›

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Blijburg aan Zee

Fun & Active 28 5

Blijburg aan Zee

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City Beach

Blijburg aan Zee

28

The beach welcomes all ages to come hang out and escape the city life. The beach bar/lounge offers surprisingly nice food for a beach bar. In the evening the fun goes on with parties on the beach or inside the bar. Read more ›

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De Nieuwe Anita

De Nieuwe Anita

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Living Room With A Bar

De Nieuwe Anita

20

When you get in, you might think you really ended up in someone's house and you are bashing a private party. That is how friendly and open most of the visitors are and will be to you. Oh, and don't be surprised if there's an experimental Finnish punk-jazz band playing. Or Siberian multi-intrumentalist twins. Read more ›

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Local Experience

An Authentic Pub Crawl of Amsterdam. Experience Amsterdam with your head in the clouds.

An Authentic Pub Crawl of Amsterdam. Experience Amsterdam with your head in the clouds.

A pubcrawl in the historical center is a real cultural experience. Amsterdam has quite a number of authentic 17th century pubs.

Prices from

52.50 EUR

Duration

3 h

Languages

English, Dutch, German

Brouwerij Het IJ

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Brouwerij Het IJ

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Home Made Amsterdam Beers

Brouwerij Het IJ

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Holland is a beer-country. The premium beer is still the most popular beer. Not here. Go to Brouwerij Het IJ to experience the taste of special beers: Brown beers, blonde, white and many other types of beers. You can also have a guided tour or a beer tasting in the brewery. Read more ›

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Westerpark

Fun & Active 32 8

Westerpark

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Much More Than A Park

Westerpark

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The Westerpark is quite in the centre, but has only few tourists. What makes the Westerpark so cool is that it has much more going on than any other park. It has a cinema, a few restaurants, a jazz cafe, a bakery, a petting zoo, some great clubs and bars and also tv-studios. Ah, and it is the first park in The Netherlands with free WiFi! Read more ›

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Noorderlicht

Noorderlicht

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Oasis in Noord

Noorderlicht

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The location in Café Noorderlicht is one of a kind. You can find it on the shore of the old industrial neighborhood NDSM. Take the ferry and walk East for 5 minutes. Noorderlicht serves mainly biological dishes and drinks, but you won't notice this in the prices. Read more ›

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Roest

Roest

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By Rick

The hidden living room of Amsterdam

Roest

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Roest is a place where you can go to escape the rush, without having to leave the centre. A place where no one judges anyone. There is a self service bar with a variety of beers brewed in Amsterdam. The interior constantly changes because Roest is open to everyone's creative input. Oh and don't be surprised when people take off their shoes inside.. Read more ›

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Soundgarden

Soundgarden

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Punky & Dodgy

Soundgarden

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When you open the door of Soundgarden, there are some things you can be sure of. It will smell to old beer, it won't look very fancy and the guy with the tattoos in the leather jacket behind the pinball machine will look at you with one eye to check out who is entering his bar. What you're never sure of, is the kind of music there will be playing. Read more ›

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Kriterion

Kriterion

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Cinema By Students

Kriterion

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Kriterion is a cinema just across the street from one of the main buildings of the University of Amsterdam. It dates from WOII and it is completely managed by students. This results in a quite young public, though this does definitely not mean that only students are welcome here. Read more ›

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Floor17

Floor17

By Anneloes

Rooftop with a view

Floor17

14

Floor 17 is a little out of the center but definitely worth a visit, especially in the summer months. Besides fine dining and cocktails, you can enjoy rooftop drinks in the sun with a beautiful view! In the summer you should travel there by bike - through the park. Read more ›

by Anneloes

Local Experience

Houseboat Dining in Amsterdam: Dinner on the Water

Houseboat Dining in Amsterdam: Dinner on the Water

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Enjoy a delicious dinner on a real houseboat in the heart of Amsterdam! We only serve vegetarian dishes, all made with ecological and fair-trade ingredients. Unlimited wine and beer are included.

Prices from

75 EUR

Duration

2.5 h

Languages

English, Dutch, German

Blauwe Theehuis

Blauwe Theehuis

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Biggest Terrace In Town

Blauwe Theehuis

16

In the middle of the Vondelpark this place is not only a terrace for summer days. Het Blauwe Theehuis also serves a pretty good lunch and dinner, and, at night it can get quite funky in here. Look at their facebook page for the party agenda. Read more ›

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Ten Kate Markt

Ten Kate Markt

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The outdoor market of West

Ten Kate Markt

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Forget the famous Albert Cuypmarkt: The Ten Katemarkt is the market where locals get their fruits, veggies, fish and bread. But next to that you can find some delicious hummus sellers and other less Dutch but terrific types of food. It offers everything a big market should, but is kept small and therefore perfect for a ±20 minute visit. Read more ›

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Door 74

Door 74

By Anneloes

Speakeasy cocktails behind closed doors

Door 74

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Door 74 is not just a cocktail bar, it's a bar that you can't actually see from the outside. You'll need to get your name on their list by giving them a call and to receive the address. To give you a hint: it has something to do with the number 74. Once inside, you can enjoy the wonderful (and surprising) cocktails! Definitely worth the effort. Read more ›

by Anneloes

Pacific Parc

Fun & Active 19 1

Pacific Parc

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Eat, Dance, Sunbathe.

Pacific Parc

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Pacific Park is a place in Westerpark, that is very hard to describe. They call themselves a rock'n'roll bar and dance bistro. But on sunny days they also have the biggest terrace in the Westerpark. And.. it's also a place where you can go for proper partying till late. Read more ›

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Bloemenbar

Bloemenbar

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For Late Nights

Bloemenbar

16

There are not many places open late in Amsterdam, especially on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. If you happen to be here on one of those days and still want to party late, Bloemenbar is a good option. A lot of couches to sit and relax, but always space to show your moves on the dance floor. Read more ›

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In De Olofspoort

In De Olofspoort

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Gin Bar

In De Olofspoort

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In De Olofspoort is a gin bar. A one of a kind genuine brown gin bar. Even though it's located between Central Station and the Red Light District, there's nothing fancy or touristic here. No music either, just good conversations. The only music is made by the old piano. Read more ›

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De Zotte

De Zotte

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Many Belgian Beers

De Zotte

16

Get amazed in the world of Belgian beers. After a visit to De Zotte your next destination will be Belgium. Even though this bar is just two blocks away from Leidseplein, the visitors are still mainly Dutch and Belgian. Great! Read more ›

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Local Experience

Self-guided Food & Wine Tour: Amsterdam 3 Course Dinner

Self-guided Food & Wine Tour: Amsterdam 3 Course Dinner

Experience culinary Amsterdam with the best food and wine combinations in three quality restaurants!

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80 EUR

Duration

3 h

Languages

English, Dutch

The Waterhole

The Waterhole

By Rick

Live Music & Pool

The Waterhole

11

The Waterhole is one of the few bars in Like A Local that will most likely be in many tourist guides. It's easy to find and very popular. That, together with every day performances of musicians from all around the world, resulted in a warm international atmosphere. But still a lot of locas visit The Waterhole for a crazy night. Read more ›

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Bar Botanique

Bar Botanique

By Eric

Vintage living room meets florist

Bar Botanique

10

The Bar Botanique is directly next to the Muiderpoort train station, a main commuter hub 1 stop from Centraal station. Locals are therefore tempeted each time they walk home on a Friday night to stop by, especially if they see a friendly face sitting on the terrace outside! Read more ›

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De Doffer

De Doffer

By Rick

Funky Brown Bar

De Doffer

10

We could recommend many of the brown bars of Amsterdam, they are a must see, but De Doffer is one of the few that seems to succeed combining history and present. Visit De Doffer to get in touch with any type of local you can imagine. Read more ›

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Louie Louie

By Olivier

One to the coolest new bars in Amsterdam

Louie Louie

9

Good vide and good drinks. Nice ambience. Good service. Plenty of tables in the outside area for summer days. Cosy tables inside for those cold / rainy days. Good to meet friends or to take a date. Good music too! Read more ›

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OT301

OT301

By Rick

Alternative Cultural Center

OT301

10

This building was squatted in the late 90's to prevent it from being torn down and make space for a bicycle path. There was already one 60 meters ahead, so a group of people did the right thing to keep it. Now it functions as a place where independent sub-cultures get to do whatever they want. Read more ›

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Vondelbunker

Fun & Active 10 1

Vondelbunker

By Floris

Vondelbunker: always free, never dull!

Vondelbunker

10

The Vondelbunker is one of those rare places that is far from easy to spot. Many before you failed to find the right door at the right side of the one bridge that passes the Vondelpark. But after you have easily found the place, you are served a diverse, multi-disciplinary & international program for free, in an alternative space run by volunteers. Read more ›

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Plantage Doklaan

Fun & Active 11 0

Plantage Doklaan

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Food, Art & Music

Plantage Doklaan

11

This building has been a church, school and a printing business. It was squatted in the 90's by a collective of creative international people. Since 2000 this group officially owns the place and they are organizing a lot of events. Every Thursday the 'Dokkers' open their bar and they will cook for you. Read more ›

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Amsterdam All-Inclusive 2-Hour Canal Cruise

Amsterdam All-Inclusive 2-Hour Canal Cruise

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We’re excited to invite you on an all-inclusive journey aboard our fully licensed, super comfortable, classic electric boat so that you can enjoy Amsterdam's canals like locals. A professional captain, craft beers, organic wine, soft drinks, local snacks, and good vibes await you!

Prices from

60 EUR

Duration

2 h

Languages

English, Dutch

Het Badhuis

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Het Badhuis

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Enjoy a Beer in an Old Bath House

Het Badhuis

12

Only a short bike ride from the center of Amsterdam, Amsterdam-Oost offers a wide array of less crowded and more charming bars and restaurants. Among them is Het Badhuis, where you will find yourself sitting at long picnic tables enjoying a beer or wine overlooking the Javaplein city square. Read more ›

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Het Ketelhuis

Fun & Active 13 1

Het Ketelhuis

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Art House Cinema

Het Ketelhuis

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Amsterdam has a lot of small cinemas. What makes Ketelhuis so different from all the other ones is that it shows the most Dutch and Belgian movies. But that is not the only reason it is loved so much. The cinema café itself is a good reason for a visit. Read more ›

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De Gieter

De Gieter

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Student Bar

De Gieter

12

If you want to go budget drinking on weekdays, this is a good place to go. From Wednesday on it can get really crowded in De Gieter. It is a thin but long bar, so you have to love your neighbor. But despite the crowd, there's still a lot of dancing going on. Read more ›

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De Wetering

De Wetering

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Dodgy & Cute

De Wetering

9

Just joking. But you won't find many tourists here. And that might be because there is nothing special to find here. But who needs that? This is a typical Amsterdam bar. Nothing weird. Besides maybe that fact that there are also seats on top of the bar.. Read more ›

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Club 8

Club 8

By Rick

Club, Pool & Art

Club 8

9

If you don't mind graffiti on the walls, Club 8 has more than one reason to visit. The first floor has 19 pool and 3 snooker tables. The top floor in a spacious club. If you feel like a great 'underground' party you might want to try Club 8. Read more ›

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De Ruimte

Fun & Active 7 1

De Ruimte

By Benjamin

Café, restaurant, concerts & records

De Ruimte

7

The atmosphere is very relaxed, loose and DIY. The staff is very nice and friendly. And everytime you come, you get inspired by a clash of activities: in one room people are eating, in another one young jazz musicians play their ass off, young creatives relax on the terrace and you might run into people in bathrobes on their way to the sauna. Read more ›

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Café De Groene Vlinder

Café De Groene Vlinder

By Rick

Genuine Amsterdam Café

Café De Groene Vlinder

8

If you want to experience the typical café food Amsterdam bars offer, this is your place. Always a daily special and overall very affordable. In weekends this place is also a very popular place for locals to hang out, have a beer and show some dance moves. Read more ›

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Amsterdam Private 2-Hour Boat Tour

Amsterdam Private 2-Hour Boat Tour

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Experience Amsterdam in the best way possible: from the water! Relax with a drink on board a comfortable private boat sailed by a dedicated local skipper.

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18.75 EUR

Duration

2 h

Languages

English, Dutch, German

HPS

HPS

By Anneloes

Exquisite Cocktails

HPS

5

HPS stands for Hiding in Plain Sight. And it literally is hiding in plain sight. From the outside, it doesn't look like a place you'd just step into. However, if you are ready for the most exquisite cocktails in Amsterdam, dare to go in and order a cocktail from the unique menu. You'll be amazed. Oh, and they don't serve beer or wine ;) Read more ›

by Anneloes

Café ‘t Sluisje

Café ‘t Sluisje

By Rick

Coolest Terrace Of Noord

Café ‘t Sluisje

8

If you're biking (or walking) through Noord and take the picturesque Nieuwendammerdijk, you can't really miss this bar. And you shouldn't. You'll find a mix of 'gezellige' locals and travelers that dare to look beyond the canal houses in the centre. And some people that dropped by by boat or on their bike journey. Read more ›

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TonTon Club

Fun & Active 5 2

TonTon Club

By Camila

Drinks, foods and ARCADE!

TonTon Club

5

De TonTon is a bar where you can have food and play arcade and board games. On the second floor, they have many traditional arcades. However, if you prefer board games, just choose. It isn't known by tourists since it's not inside the city center. But you can go from the Central Station to the bar by bus line 21, it stops just in front. Read more ›

by Camila

Basis Amsterdam

Basis Amsterdam

By Rick

Bring Your Own Food & Ideas

Basis Amsterdam

5

Besides bringing your own food, you are also welcome to bring your ideas and talents. Want to bring your favourite LP? Practise your DJ-skills? Play the keytar? Just ask. One more thing: Don't be surprised if at the table next to you someone is getting an experimental haircut. Read more ›

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Whisky Café L&B

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Not only for Whisky lovers

Whisky Café L&B

5

L&B is located at the end of one of the busy streets that lead to Leidseplein. But for some reason, tourists don't come around that often. Or they just don't like a good whisky. Read more ›

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Dorst

Dorst

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Terrace With View On The Mill

Dorst

9

Café Dorst is located perfectly for a break during a walk to the East part of town: On a five minute walk you will find for example 'Dappermarkt'. And besides that, there are not many bars in Amsterdam that have a view on a mill. Of course you cannot go home without a picture of one. Read more ›

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Café Scharrebier

Café Scharrebier

By Rick

As brown as it gets

Café Scharrebier

4

Walk into this bar and find an old man sleeping on his stool, a business man reading the newspaper and middle aged genuine Amsterdam couple arguing about their city. Outside there's a couple of students enjoying the sun. In other words: As tiny as this place is, as much different people it hosts. Read more ›

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Private, Professional & Fun Photo Shoot in Amsterdam

Private, Professional & Fun Photo Shoot in Amsterdam

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Take home some extra special souvenirs of your time in Amsterdam! Your personal photographer will capture stunning photos of you as you explore the city’s local charms, with memorable Amsterdam locations as backdrops.

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34.90 EUR

Duration

1 h

Languages

English, Dutch

Sociëteit SEXYLAND

Sociëteit SEXYLAND

By Tural

Art Sociëteit in North Amsterdam

Sociëteit SEXYLAND

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SEXYLAND is a conceptual club on the NDSM in Amsterdam North. All year it has a different owner, every day. The owner of the day decides what kind of club they want it to be, which can vary from art exhibitions to sporting events, from gangster rap nights to dinners in stroboscopic light. Read more ›

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Prik

Prik

By Pascal

Award winning gaybar

Prik

3

Great spot to meet up with your friends and make some new friends. Friendly staff, every day promotions with good prices, extended cocktail menu, great finger food, dj's playing every weekend. And meetup with prikkiedik the famous house cat. Read more ›

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Proeflokaal De Ooievaar

Proeflokaal De Ooievaar

By Anneloes

Tiny pub in typical old-Amsterdam style

Proeflokaal De Ooievaar

4

De Ooievaar is probably one of the smallest bars in Amsterdam. Only a few hands full of people can fit in here. But it is most definitely worth a visit. Order a genever (old-Amsterdam style) & a beer and have a chat with the bartender! Read more ›

by Anneloes

Escape

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Escape

By Laura

Spice up the night!

Escape

3

There is big club in the city center. It's enough space to dance, a lot of people from all over the world and good atmosphere. Also sometimes you can buy the tickets which will be not too expensive if you buy it through the website (there are some special offers). Read more ›

by Laura

De Walvis

De Walvis

By Rick

Older Students & Young Professionals

De Walvis

3

If you want to get in contact with locals in the ages 25 - 35 years old, this is a good place for you. You will notice that most visitors are well dressed (again, nothing fancy) and higher educated. So besides the food and ambiance, a good conversation can also be reason for a visit. Read more ›

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Crea

By Rick

University Café

Crea

3

Crea does a lot more than serving beers and snacks, but that is not relevant for travelers. If you want to meet local students in their natural habitat and offer them a cold beer in trade for some good stories, this is your place. Read more ›

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Dixie

Dixie

By shivam

Yummy garlic bread!!

Dixie

4

Yummy Garlic bread & good ambiance of the bar. Also they have outside sitting plan. Read more ›

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