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.

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.

Great view of the canal. Small selection of beer but it's not a touristy place so it's a good…read morechoice. Big kitchen and lively atmosphere. They took American Debit (credit) cards the last time I was there. They have good borrel and dedicated customers. Their meals look very good. I've only had the Zalm Salad and the bar food. Prices are a bit more than my favorite place but it's on that side of the Bilderdijkstraat. The plus of this place is they are open when a lot of other pubs are closed (on Monday's or some holidays) - but check first! Crawling distance from the Food Hallen.

Finding a name must be one of the most exciting things when you open a cafe. I can't understand why…read morethe horeca people in Amsterdam are so uninspired recently. Examples like Dapper (which isn't even in the Dapperbuurt) and Filter make me frown. Yes, Kade West IS at a kade indeed. In west. Replacing Café Day, yay. Btw, I never understood why they painted Café Day in a very unpretty greenish grey. They even painted the wooden tables and benches outside, in a different shade, aw! New name, same paint. BUT, apart from my personal taste I only have to report good things about Kade West. Because it's actually a great place. It's got an ideal room size, not too big and not too small. Next to the ground level with the bar there's a lower and an upper level with tables and chairs. The latter fits around 20 people. During the day it's an eetcafé and at nighttime it's a bar. There is a terrace by the canal with space for around 30 people. The staff is very nice and attentive, I hope they keept that up! AND, since I arrived they keep playing a lot of my favourite music so they're unfairly influencing me in my opinion. And without knowing what I'm doing here they boodled me by offering me fantastic big kalamata olives. I cannot not like this place. And you will neither. Come here for work, coffee and a bite during the day or for borrels and true gezelligheid at night.

Excellent cocktails and service, lots of choices at this market but it was a nice bar with lots of…read moregood options for a strong well made cocktail

Good decorative Gin cocktails. The location of this bar is perfect and located dead center of the…read moreFoodhallen. While the service was not as friendly and the drink a bit pricey, the pretty drink made up for it.

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!

Love this bar! The live music was amazing, drink menu is good, there's pool tables and that vibrant…read morevibe was the best thing about this bar!

Stopped at this bar on a Friday night. It's based off a 1920's gentlemen's club. We were able to be…read moreseated right away by the bar. The server explained the menu and informed us which drinks could be made GF. All the staff were very knowledgeable and willing to confirm ingredients. I ordered the Born Ready drink and it was perfect! Highly recommend this cocktail bar.

Finding this gem on a Monday night felt like winning the lottery!…read more Cozy intimate bar with friendly and accommodating staff. We sat at the bar and had an incredible time. The cocktails were creative, elegant and balanced. Fun fact: Cocktails are movie inspired. Definitely coming back when in Amsterdam.

Food:Delicious coffee. The mini muffin in the spoon was a delightful surprise and made for a…read morebeautiful photo. Ambiance: welcoming and inclusive. Service: could be a little faster. Other: Parking for boats is easy here.

We were looking for a spot with chill vibes to relax and grab some drinks before going out for the…read morenight, and decided to come to Waterkant because it fit the description and also was able to accommodate our large group. We came after dinner so we mostly just had drinks and didn't get to try much of their food. We did order Super Nachos just for our table to split, and it was decent but nothing amazing, just your typical bar type food. Since we had a large group, they gave us wristbands so that we could easily order at the bar whenever and just get it added to our group's tab, which was convenient. Overall, decent spot to chill and grab drinks by the water but don't expect anything special from their menu offerings.

The food is still best in town. The service is even better and the ambiance is gezellig. Make…read morereservations. The kitchen is closed on Sunday's and Monday. Please save me my favorite seat if you go. Mostly locals but we love visitors.