A cozy little bar in Oud-West on the Da Costakade. Not far from Leidseplein (or the Marriott). It's…read morea classic "brown cafe" in Amsterdam. They don't serve much hot food, other than some snacks and broodjes. It's a beautiful spot on the canal, they get full sun (whenever there sun)! Nice outdoor seating area. Friendly staff...a hometown feeling where locals and new people are welcome. Great place to work too.

We stumbled upon this neighborhood cafe and had the most delightful experience. Not only was the…read morecoffee great, but the owner was so sweet and kind and gave us recommendations for the city. We struck up a conversation about life and relationships as if we were old friends, which was fun because it gave me insight to how real people in Amsterdam live. She also prepared us a hearty breakfast sandwich of egg, ham, cheese,and tomato on great bread. I was charmed to see a man and his son playing a game at the bar on a Sunday morning. If I lived in the neighborhood, I would be a regular.

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.

This was quite near my hotel, and exhausted from two days wandering in the hot sun, close was just…read moreabout the only criteria. Upon arrival, a rather cold breeze picked up so I opted to sit inside, near the open door. My drink order was taken pretty quickly, but then getting my food order in took a while. I let them know I was gluten free and offered my paper explaining this in Dutch; at first the server didn't take it but said the kitchen could do it. He came back and said they'd make it without potatoes; I asked if the potatoes could be made plain, and he looked confused. He ended up asking for the paper after all and took it back to the kitchen. A good 30 minutes later, I got my dish - sea bream with some kind of sauce, mangetout, rocket and a side of roasted potatoes. It was alright; nothing amazing but I appreciate the care they our into assuring it was safe for me to eat. I had to ask to get the paper back; it has a greasy handprint now but at least I can continue safely eating for the rest of my trip. Three stars for so-so and slow service and food that wasn't worth the high-ish price.

My husband and I came here July 4, 2015. I gave this place 5 stars because the staff and food was…read moregreat. The kitchen was only open for 5 more minutes and the staff was completely fine with servicing us food. So we sat outside with the nice flow of their signs and people watched. It was great. I never thought I'd like fries and mayonnaise but it's pretty amazing!! PROS: - quick service - great staff - good food - good beers - drinks open till 3am - easy bike parking nearby CONS: - only serving food till 10pm

My husband and I were walking around the De Pijp neighbourhood on a Saturday afternoon and was…read morelooking for a quick lunch. We have heard of Donnies, but have never been so thought this was a good opportunity to try it out. Food: Since we were looking for a light lunch we decided to share the large size of the Kapsalon Kip. The Kapsalon Kip has responsibly raised chicken, hot sauce, garlic sauce, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, jalapeños, cheese and wait for it...french fries! It's definitely big enough for two people and SO DELICIOUS! We kept saying "OMG, this is so good". Drinks: We ordered two ice teas and one beer. If you're a beer lover they have craft beers on their menu. Price: €19.35 Service: Service started out pretty slow when we arrived. No one came to us for 10 minutes and I went outside myself to get the menus off the tables there to see what to order. But once they realised we were there and took our order the service picked up. The waitress in the end was nice and friendly. Ambiance: It was pretty quiet on the Saturday afternoon we were there. The space is very nice and well done. Definitely the nicest doner kabab house I've ever been to. Would I go back? ABSOLUTELY! I'm looking forward to trying other things on their menu.

OH YES!! What a treat :) finally a girl friendly junk food option .. And a very healthy one, so…read moreforget about the junk part. Great flavor, exotic add ons, craft beers and ... very hot waiters :-)) GO GO GO

It doesn't seem like much but I had a great solo experience at Craft & Draft. I was ending the More…read moreBeer tour at Craft & Draft, which is the last stop where you pick up your free t-shirt! The bartenders were super nice and friendly (always a pleasant surprise) and were talking to the other regulars about what they did last night and what they plan to do after work. Super casual. It seemed like they were also very knowledgeable about beer so if you're not sure, you can consult with them to get recommendations. The beer was great and there were a lot of options. The location is near the park and also near a tram stop if you want to take public transport after your beers (or beer tour, in my case). I hope to do the beer tour again when I'm in Amsterdam and therefore come back to Craft & Draft.

Another great craft beer bar. Amsterdam is blessed with lots places doing great craft beer and this…read moreis yet another one. It fits the normal beer bar layout. Wooden tables and finishing, black chalkboard, 40 taps and a pleasant bar man who is knowledgable about beer. This is a good place for a pint and there will be options to fit whatever taste you have. I got a lovely IPA recommended to me and really enjoyed it. It's quite far out the centre, but that's actually a good thing and it's worth the walk. If you like craft beer and find yourself in Amsterdam you should make the effort to visit craft & draft.

The Waterhole is a fun little club a friend and I walked into while we were in Amsterdam…read more They had live music that was entertaining, good food (we weren't too hungry, but got some Biterballen as a late night snack), and a super fun vibe overall. If you're looking for some live music in Amsterdam, any night of the week, definitely check out The Waterhole!

If you like a bar with live music in Amsterdam, I can't imagine a better spot. It's right in…read moreLeidseplein steps from a tram stop, and walking distance from our hotel, so it was perfect. They have a large menu of beers, liquors, and cocktails, all very cheap, and they did not charge cover when we visited on a Thursday around 9:00 pm. The band was spectacular. They played a list of crowd pleasing covers and even took requests. Very fun place. We passed by late on a Saturday, and there was a huge line to get in, so we recommend coming during the early show on a weeknight - early for them is around 8-10 pm. Their website is great and lists the bands playing. I believe they have at least one if not two live acts every night of the week.

Went here with fiends visiting from the states. I was able to email ahead and they saved us a table…read more- but before 18:30 only. Wasn't as crowded yet. Get there by 18:45 if you don't want to wait. We loved the meal. Easy because they have a very basic menu. It was super Lekker! The wine is organic. It looks cloudy but that's normal. Cute and handsome waiters too. Always a plus!!

This was the best meal we had while traveling in Amsterdam! Great vibe and friendly staff! The food…read morewas all very fresh and the perfect balance of flavors!

For a small kitchen the cook puts out a good deal of food. This place has character and then some…read more I loved it. You can sit inside amidst the collection of cherubs mounted on the walls and hanging from the ceiling or you can sit outside next to a canal. It's all very peaceful. They have bottled beer and beer on tap and peanuts on all the tables with peanut shells everywhere. They're also dog friendly.

Why one star? Because a good dive bar should never get more than one…read more In the United States, this bar would be located in the sketchiest part of town inhabited by drunks who have scrapped together from their panhandling their $2.50 for a PBR. Then fell asleep in the corner only to awaken (hopefully) when they have to take a pee. We stopped by here because they had a lunch sign on the street corner. After walking in we immediately decided against consuming anything other than that which would have enough alcohol to kill any bugs that were on the glasses. Which is to say, none of this is bad. In fact, for a dive bar it fills all the requirements. Just know what you are getting yourself in for. Lots of local color. Lots of atmosphere. Lots of things that crawl in dark places. Stop here for a shot of alcohol then wander a half block north to Brasserie Blazer for an outstanding meal.

Heard about this place from an Anthony Bourdain recommendation, and made it a must-stop on my short…read morevisit to Amsterdam. Came on a Monday afternoon in October. Bartender was amazing - played a ton of his own music, which was off the charts. My new husband and I had an amazing time. Patio on the canal was as fantastic as other reviews mention. Beer selection was solid, regionally representative and decently priced. We drank mostly beer, but the shot pours were generous. Spent the better part of my one day in Amsterdam shooting the shit with the bartender or watching the boats go by on the patio: couldn't be happier with my choice. Side note: Bathroom reminded me of home in New York City: clean, well serviced and absolutely floor to ceiling graffiti. Which I love.

Seriously - my new favorite dive bar in Amsterdam - bar games (pool, pinball, table football) and…read moreit looks like they have an incredible patio for summer. Favorite time to go - lazy Saturday afternoon to drink the day away with friends, crushing them in foosball.

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.

Flying Dutchmen is a really cool spot with great cocktails…read more I visited at 4 PM, shortly after opening, and got a table easily. It's a small space and can fill up quickly. The space is really cool, with some neat lit-up signs behind the bar and antique paintings on the ceiling. I tried a few cocktails and they were all tasty. These included the Flying Dutchmen -- their signature cocktail -- and the Umami Margarita. I was a bit hesitant about the Dutchmen because it was with gin and orange, but I liked it a lot. The margarita was unusual with some mushroom dust on the rim. Our server was very friendly and helpful.