Food scene
Our absolute favorite in the neighborhood. Wonderful place to eat, drink and have a good time. Hip, diverse, open minded crowd and ownership, French/fusion cuisine.
Bar Bistro Bravour in Amsterdam Oost
26 DapperstraatOur absolute favorite in the neighborhood. Wonderful place to eat, drink and have a good time. Hip, diverse, open minded crowd and ownership, French/fusion cuisine.
Grab a cold beer straight from the brewery’s large tank. with a great terrace, right next to the water and a majestic monumental windmill.
1100 recommandé par les habitants
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeGrab a cold beer straight from the brewery’s large tank. with a great terrace, right next to the water and a majestic monumental windmill.
A nice late-night dining experience in a cool historic setting close by, often with live music. Check website for program, menu and reservations.
139 recommandé par les habitants
Bar Restaurant Pompstation
52 ZeeburgerdijkA nice late-night dining experience in a cool historic setting close by, often with live music. Check website for program, menu and reservations.
If you’re a fan of whiskey, you will love this place. Passionate and knowledgeable staff that offer a nice variety of craft beers as well. If you want to try the highly recommended whisky tasting experience, make sure to book in advance.
Cafe ZILT
49 ZeedijkIf you’re a fan of whiskey, you will love this place. Passionate and knowledgeable staff that offer a nice variety of craft beers as well. If you want to try the highly recommended whisky tasting experience, make sure to book in advance.
Small-scale, exclusive gin and cocktail bar offering surprising originals as well as creative local twists to classics.
Dutch Courage
12 ZeedijkSmall-scale, exclusive gin and cocktail bar offering surprising originals as well as creative local twists to classics.
Escape the crowds and take the free ferry to Amsterdam Noord from ‘Azartplein’ (walking distance) for drinks and food overlooking ‘t IJ/city center.
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Hangar Amsterdam
36 AambeeldstraatEscape the crowds and take the free ferry to Amsterdam Noord from ‘Azartplein’ (walking distance) for drinks and food overlooking ‘t IJ/city center.
Tip Marija: a time capsule and hidden gem tucked away in an alley between Dam Square and the Red Light District, this tasting room for Jenever (the precursor of what you might know as Gin) has been in continuous operation since the 1700s. Closes 9PM.
161 recommandé par les habitants
Wynand Fockink
31 PijlsteegTip Marija: a time capsule and hidden gem tucked away in an alley between Dam Square and the Red Light District, this tasting room for Jenever (the precursor of what you might know as Gin) has been in continuous operation since the 1700s. Closes 9PM.
Tip Adriaan: Visit the characteristic street I used to live on: the Zeedijk. Untill a few decades ago, this area was so unsafe it was considered a no-go area. Luckily, it has flourished once more. Specifically this bar is a fine example of the rich history, ask when you order and be amazed.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Int Aepjen
1 ZeedijkTip Adriaan: Visit the characteristic street I used to live on: the Zeedijk. Untill a few decades ago, this area was so unsafe it was considered a no-go area. Luckily, it has flourished once more. Specifically this bar is a fine example of the rich history, ask when you order and be amazed.
Sightseeing
If you have time to spare and you’re looking for a nice stroll. Originally opened in 1838, Amsterdams’ city zoo is right around the corner.
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ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanIf you have time to spare and you’re looking for a nice stroll. Originally opened in 1838, Amsterdams’ city zoo is right around the corner.
Highly recommended boat tour company with beautiful, smaller scale and comfortable open boats that can be closed in rain, but most of all offering a much better total experience with live, knowledgeable tour guides in stead of the standard and pre-recorded audio tours.
Rederij De Wester
315 KeizersgrachtHighly recommended boat tour company with beautiful, smaller scale and comfortable open boats that can be closed in rain, but most of all offering a much better total experience with live, knowledgeable tour guides in stead of the standard and pre-recorded audio tours.
Rather pricey and touristy, but offering an unrivaled viewpoint over the city as well as various activities like a VR-experience, ‘swing over the edge’ and audio tour. A reservation for drinks/dinner at either M’adam or Moon restaurants will save you the entrance fee for the observation deck.
603 recommandé par les habitants
A'dam Lookout
5 OverhoekspleinRather pricey and touristy, but offering an unrivaled viewpoint over the city as well as various activities like a VR-experience, ‘swing over the edge’ and audio tour. A reservation for drinks/dinner at either M’adam or Moon restaurants will save you the entrance fee for the observation deck.
Take the free ferry (around 25 minutes, enjoy the view!) from Central Station. A former shipyard, now a vibrant area offering street art, music festivals and good options for drinks/food (e.g. Pllek, Noorderlicht) overlooking ‘t IJ and the city center from the West.
166 recommandé par les habitants
NDSM
28 NDSM-PleinTake the free ferry (around 25 minutes, enjoy the view!) from Central Station. A former shipyard, now a vibrant area offering street art, music festivals and good options for drinks/food (e.g. Pllek, Noorderlicht) overlooking ‘t IJ and the city center from the West.
Often overlooked between all the famous major museums around Museum Square, but incredibly well done (and closer to here), this museum tells the story of how the famous canal belt came about.
89 recommandé par les habitants
Het Grachtenhuis
386 HerengrachtOften overlooked between all the famous major museums around Museum Square, but incredibly well done (and closer to here), this museum tells the story of how the famous canal belt came about.
Hard to miss if you’re out and about, but surprisingly few people actually go inside. Originally erected as Amsterdam’s city hall in the 1600s (the Dutch golden age), this magnificent building won’t fail to impress. Comes with a great audio tour.
360 recommandé par les habitants
Royal Palace Amsterdam
147 Nieuwezijds VoorburgwalHard to miss if you’re out and about, but surprisingly few people actually go inside. Originally erected as Amsterdam’s city hall in the 1600s (the Dutch golden age), this magnificent building won’t fail to impress. Comes with a great audio tour.