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    De Brabantse Aap

    3.7 (35 reviews)
    ModerateBrasseries, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Bitterballens and pint of Grolsch
    Catherine Durkin R.

    The bitterballens were delicious! A mysterious blend of herbs is responsible for the taste. Highly recommend breaking each one apart and giving them a moment to cool down. Also enjoyed a pint of Grolsch and their fish and chips. My companion enjoyed your chicken salad as well.

    Not so hoppy.
    Scott A.

    Always a great place to sit outside, drink Belgian Ale, eat good bar food and people watch. Our favorite place to unwind after walking the city all day. Great wifi.

    Troll beer
    Austen M.

    I only drank here, so I can't judge the food, but the few hours I spent there were enjoyable. They have free wi fi and plenty of seats outside for when it's sunny. Perfect for people watching as the world goes by. The thing that made this better than most of the average Dam bars is the large beer selection. They seemed to specialise in Belgium beers and had cool glasses or mugs to match each one. I got to try a lovely couple of beers I had never heard of before. I would say this bar is not spectacular, but it is a nice place to spend an hour or two in the sun trying a couple of new beers. Just be willing to wait a bit as the service can be slow.

    Ham & cheese panini
    Rosquete B.

    De Brabantse AAP Classy place to eat & drink in the Spui district Colorful wall writing describing the story of the organ grinder, working girl, and ape Have inside & outdoor seating Daily dinner specials; and have snacks e.g., nachos w/guacamole Nice salads, paninis, sandwiches International beer available; also, serve beer flights Efficient food service Excellent tuna salad w/avocado Tasty ham, cheese, & jalapeño panini

    Great food, beer, and vibe. It's a shame that the waiting staff is so rude to foreigners.
    Nitin G.

    Food and vibe was good. However, I can't believe how rude this waitress is. She was not overly warm too anyone. However, seemed to go out of her way to be rude to the foreigners in the room.

    Chicken burger yum
    Keith B.

    Centrally located next to a major camel and tolls. With a great beer selection. Service is fast and friendly. Great place to eat, drink and chill.

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    7 years ago

    Worst lunch in Amsterdam so far. Rude staff and yesterdays food. Feeling used..

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    Ok beer selection. Food ok. Service good. Expensive! Fish and chips was one piece of fish and €15

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    I highly recommend the Bitterballen, a local favorite, if you haven't tried these already.

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    Flying Dutchmen Cocktails - Perfect Manhattan

    Flying Dutchmen Cocktails

    4.7(25 reviews)
    0.1 kmCentrum

    This bar was recommended to me by a bartender in Berlin. The first time I came I didn't have a…read morereservation but since it was just me, they were able to squeeze me in at the bar. The bartenders were busy but nice and took care to explain the creative and extensive menu. The second time I came I made a reservation for two online. You pay for the reservation but that amount is then applied to your check. The drinks are quite good and I understand the need for the reservation. It's not a big space but it's very popular so it's consistently full. This is a great bar so I can see why it's so popular. Don't miss Flying Dutchmen Cocktails in Amsterdam.

    We stopped here for a cocktail. We did not have reservations so we had to wait until something…read moreopened. The server brought over a pinkish liquid and I asked what it was. He said water, so I assumed it was it was tinted from the lighting. When I took a sip it was a flavored water. I asked if it was gluten-free and he was very rude in his response. Basically was like um yea it just has spices in it. Spices may not be gluten free and could be of concern for a celiac. I asked him if any drinks were gluten free and he said all but 2. I wasn't confident that the drinks would be made separately from the non- gluten drinks so I opted not to get one. My friend got the bees knees and said it was really tasty. The server did come back and switch my water to regular at the end but he should have been upfront with what he gave to prevent any exposure to peoples allergies.

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    Flying Dutchmen Cocktails - Beautiful bar with a large selection :)

    Beautiful bar with a large selection :)

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    Flying Dutchmen Cocktails

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    Door 74 - Their speciality cocktail.

    Door 74

    4.4(126 reviews)
    0.4 kmCentrum
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    Epic bar. Social, open until 3am, and overall a fun time. Unique cocktails that were quite tasty…read morewith various flavors and interesting serving cups. Good for small groups or just at the bar.

    Thanks to Iago from NJoy, we heard about this soeakeasy and decided to check it out. Reservations…read morerecommended. Carlota who answered the doorbell, was able to accommodate us at the bar (our preferred seating anyway). She took our coats, placed them in the coat closet up front and led us inside. Once seated, we were given gorgeous ruby red complimentary aperitif (hibiscus, honey, ginger). The drink menu is interesting, based on the concept of growing up, with more basic tastes to start and more mature complex tastes later on in life. (The drinks are more complex the later in the menu). I ordered the Awake at Last, and my husband ordered the Ruby Stone. Mine was sweet and coffee flavored and his was more tart and sour cherry flavored. When I tried his drink, I immediately felt nostalgic because it reminded me of umeboshi (pickled plum in Japanese food), so we ended up trading drinks. Both were great for supping. Sitting at the bar was fun, watching the bartender at his work. He was silent, focused, skilled, professional. So glad we checked it out! I didn't post pictures of the entrance or inside because I'll leave it to you to discover! (The fun of a speakeasy).

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    Door 74 - Great drinks and atmosphere!

    Great drinks and atmosphere!

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    Door 74

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    Pulitzer's Bar - View from the bar

    Pulitzer's Bar

    4.5(46 reviews)
    0.5 kmNegen Straatjes, Centrum
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    My husband and I were in Zürich before coming to Amsterdam and met a friend who is from Amsterdam…read more He recommended Pulitzer's Bar- so we immediately called and made a reservation. We were going on a boat tour that afternoon, to see all the light installations, so we made sure the timing was right to get to Pulitzer's on time! We had a 6:00 reservation, and got there promptly and found the door that we were to enter. The door was locked, but there was a sign that said 'please wait, someone will be with you soon'. Our wait was very short, and someone promptly came, greeted us and took us to our seats at the bar. Because a reservation, I believe is required, (not 200% about that), we were wondering if it would be a bit stuffy. It was not at all, everyone that we spoke to was very friendly, and great service at the bar. There were other couch settings and a few different set ups, but as usual, we love the bar. Our drinks were fabulous and we tried three of their menu items- only have appetizers, but they were very good. In talking to my sister and her husband, after we returned home, who had just been to Amsterdam, I realized that they stayed at the Pulitzer hotel, which we did not know when we were there. They loved the hotel - so I can give a recommendation for that as well. They said all the rooms are different and they really loved their room. I think everyone would really enjoy a stay at the Pulitzer hotel and definitely get a reservation to Pulitzer's bar- you won't be disappointed.

    Dimly lit, professional bar staff, comfortable seating, delicious drinks. This place is the real…read moredeal. Highly recommend their take on the Old Fashioned Cocktail.

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    Pulitzer's Bar
    Pulitzer's Bar
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    De Brabantse Aap - brasseries - Updated May 2026

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