Could be classified as a hidden gem I think. We actually for once stumbled on this place by…read moreaccident rather than being guided by Yelp. It did not come up on any craft beer bar searches that I did, but it certainly should in my opinion. It's quite small and darkish but I liked it. There is boards with all the beers on and it is a big selection of bottles on offer. As usual I asked the barman for recommendations based on my preference for very hoppy IPA's and he came up with several suggestions. The beers tasted really good and the atmosphere was busy and friendly. Popular bar with what seemed to be a good mix of tourists and locals. If your on the hunt for craft beer this should definitely be on your list.

Service in this little hidden away gem is wonderful and don't let the outside deceive you.. inside,…read moreyou can literally get lost (read: blind drunk) from their giiiiiiiiiiiiiiiant list of available beers and their dark, casual atmosphere! As a non-beer drinker, there's still lots available to you so don't be swayed! As a self declared gin obsessed beverage drinker- I was able to cozy up to my fellow beer drinkers and still (order a gin and) have a great time! And cozy it was! Whilst it can get nightmarishly busy on a Friday evening as its moments away from Leidseplein, once you're in on a chair with a drink in your hand, trust me- inner peace (and many drinks) will come!

Located on the Spui, Café Hoppe is one of the oldest cafes in Amsterdam. Decor includes old gin…read morebarrels and sawdust on the floors. A true classic, this Dutch pub dates from 1670 and has a covered terrace. They serve a great breakfast and during the day you can order sandwiches and snacks as well. Try the bitterballen (Dutch meatballs). Breakfast is served between 08:00 and 12:00, lunch from 12:00 to 17:00 and bar snacks from 12:00 until late. Great service!

Great service, excellent people watching, get the meatballs. If you're from US, be prepared for…read moreeveryone to be smoking cigarettes and cigars

I was looking for a place with some local brews, found this place. When we walked in 90's country…read morewas playing, wasn't expecting that vibe. Not a complaint, just wasn't on my bingo card. Wood panels, cheese & meat boards and a large chalkboard of the beers, it felt like being in Wisconsin. The bartender is friendly and knowledgeable, very attentive. Love all of the local brews. This place made me happy, highly recommended.

Awesome beers and a wonderful place to sit and enjoy them. Great service. I can't wait to go backread more

Cafe GDG for short, this place was EXCELLENT in every way! Thanks to the manager of Cafe de Klos…read morefor telling us about it! Jasper the bartender was knowledgeable, distinguished, friendly. He gave a small tasting of young versus old versus 7 years aged Jenever to compare tastes since we had only ever tasted it in cocktails. Both my husband agreed that we liked the old one best. The ambience is refined, calm, and philosophical, but maybe it changes when there is a crowd present. We were there at 9 p.m. and it stays open until 2 a.m. One thing I appreciated about both the restaurant and the bar is that they strongly recommend no cellphones and enforce that as well. I had to be quick taking photos/videos so as not to be in violation. There's a value for being fully present, which I admire. Our cocktails were delicious! My Negroni made with the old Jenever had a botanical or herbal flavor that was distinct. We really enjoyed them! Highly recommend!

Great service with reasonably priced cocktails and cool dark atmosphere. The bartender helped us…read morefind some local favorites.

Wow, this place has a vibe. Huge beer list, dark interior, comfy seating, super busy for a…read moreweeknight but we found a seat and placed our order. About two great beers and 40 minutes later, two huge bowls of mussels arrived with fries. Delicious and very enjoyable. Maybe more fries would have been nice but I went deep into the mussels and in the end, they won. I simply could not finish them. But I got far enough in that I was able to dip some fries in and it was delicious. One ding was that their credit card machine "didn't work" despite a good ten minutes of trying. With that much effort, I'm leaning towards a legit failure. [Review 12096 overall, 1879 of 2019.]

Kitchen was being remodeled Service was almost as fantastic…read moreas the beer selection. The bar is fantastic.

Prior to my trip to Amsterdam..I researched craft beer pubs. Luckily this establishment showed up…read morein ALL the top 10 lists of places that I must visit and the blessing of it..this pub was 5 minutes from my hotel! I had my to-do list of items I wanted to request and let me say my craft beer wishes were granted. I had sours..triples and lots of varieties that I wouldn't be able to sample in the US! The vibe was engaging and friendly! The bartenders were helpful and offered good suggestions. It was a good time from beginning to the last call! If you are a craft beer lover like me..do yourself a favor and stop by for a drink or two..you'll be happy you did!

Newly arriving in Amsterdam and just steps away from our hotel, we needed a bite to eat…read more We entered this quaint little bar/cafe with an ample beer selection and a nice food menu. With the waiters help we decided on a cheese and meat platter with a beer which was served promptly and was delicious. Great place to go if ever in Amsterdam!

One of the small really old bars in Amsterdam, well worth a visit. You'll enjoy friendly people,…read morecold beer, a spritz if you like, and you can ponder with the walls would say if they could tell you the stories that have gone on in this very very old establishment.

This was our first experience in Amsterdam where we found where local people come to relax, grab a…read morepint or a little snack and chill. The Bitterballen - Just try it! Hubby and I both liked it A LOT! And he is picky with ingredients. The service - Absolutely Outstanding! When we first walked in, we were Hoth slightly intimidated because everyone was local and speaking Dutch as was the bartender as they were conversing. Then he turned to us and greeted us in English and he was so warm and disarming. What a great time! At the recommendation of the bartender, we made reservations and had dinner at Cafe Sonneveldt. 10/10 recommend that place as well and reviewed our dinner experience there.

Possibly the finest beer bar in the world. I hesitate once again to write a kind review because I…read morewant to keep it to myself. If you think you know stuff about beer you probably still don't know as much as my guy, Dennis is the absolute Koninklijke of malt and hops. In conclusion but still the detail that should mean the most to the most discerning critics of ale house ingratiation. Each beer is served in the appropriate glass and labeled with the appropriate name. So if someone comes in behind me and writes a review complaining about how I smells musty or the lack of bathroom facilities I will take umbrage.

Great spot for beer. It's a brown cafe and definitely where a lot of locals hang out. If you want…read moreauthentic Amsterdam, stop by here! The inside is really cool and there's also some tables outside. I had a blonde which was a nice Trappist beer. Definitely worth a stop by!