Guidebook for Amsterdam
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Basquiat
88-90 JavastraatRum Barrel
143 JavastraatDelicious rum based cocktails with a fantastic Cuba-esque vibe
Awesome venue in a former factory/warehouse with super funky decor. Has a sandy beach front on the canal, new djs every night and different themed nights. They often do brunches and special dinners as well
496 locals recommend
Amsterdam Roest
1 Jacob BontiusplaatsAwesome venue in a former factory/warehouse with super funky decor. Has a sandy beach front on the canal, new djs every night and different themed nights. They often do brunches and special dinners as well
Bar Botanique
581 Eerste Van SwindenstraatGreat bar that is jungley inside and has a big terrace
Local Dutch brewery next to a windmill that makes high quality craft beers. They do tastings and tours and have a big terrace for sunny days. A very hip place to be! Closes at 8pm
1100 locals recommend
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeLocal Dutch brewery next to a windmill that makes high quality craft beers. They do tastings and tours and have a big terrace for sunny days. A very hip place to be! Closes at 8pm
Food Scene
Boi Boi
56 DapperstraatDelicious and authentic Thai for a fair price in a fun atmosphere
Delicious Asian tapas from all over the world with a fun Tokyo-like ambiance
69 locals recommend
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Delicious Asian tapas from all over the world with a fun Tokyo-like ambiance
Vegan Junk Food Bar
22 StaringpleinYummy food for vegetarians and vegans
Bakers & Roasters
54 Eerste Jacob van CampenstraatYummy brunch spot with good portion sizes and delicious cakes
Delicious and authentic bakery with many different types of breads and pastries/viennoiseries. Their carrot cake and almond cookies are particularly delicious
38 locals recommend
Dé Bakker van Oost
42 SumatrastraatDelicious and authentic bakery with many different types of breads and pastries/viennoiseries. Their carrot cake and almond cookies are particularly delicious
Delicious anglo-style pastries and cakes where you can stay to eat your cake. They have everything from carrot cake to cheesecake to chocolate cake.
17 locals recommend
Majesteit Taart
5 JavastraatDelicious anglo-style pastries and cakes where you can stay to eat your cake. They have everything from carrot cake to cheesecake to chocolate cake.
Delicious Lebanese food in a very casual setting for a VERY reasonable price. The only downfall is they don't serve alcohol.
Tarbush
64HS JavastraatDelicious Lebanese food in a very casual setting for a VERY reasonable price. The only downfall is they don't serve alcohol.
Authentic Turkish food for a very decent price in a casual setting. Their turkish pizzas and Knefe are particularly good. No alcohol served however.
Restaurant Nefis Etliekmek - (Turks Restaurant Amsterdam)
40E Eerste Van SwindenstraatAuthentic Turkish food for a very decent price in a casual setting. Their turkish pizzas and Knefe are particularly good. No alcohol served however.
Mediterranean style deli where there are a few spots to sit and eat. Great for take away to heat up later. They make everything from lasagna, to meatballs to pasta to pastel de nata. Their tiramisu is particularly yummy. The wine they sell is very good as well.
19 locals recommend
OceaanDeli
21 23 C. van EesterenlaanMediterranean style deli where there are a few spots to sit and eat. Great for take away to heat up later. They make everything from lasagna, to meatballs to pasta to pastel de nata. Their tiramisu is particularly yummy. The wine they sell is very good as well.
Big Café/ restaurant with a high quality vegetarian and vegan buffet (pay by weight). Their drinks and pastries are also quite tasty. Casual atmosphere and good for working as well.
30 locals recommend
Spirit Amsterdam
2a Czaar PeterstraatBig Café/ restaurant with a high quality vegetarian and vegan buffet (pay by weight). Their drinks and pastries are also quite tasty. Casual atmosphere and good for working as well.
Great for brunch, lunch and dinner. A fantastic concept that takes perfectly good food that would normally be thrown away and makes delicious dishes with them. I recommend the chef's tasting. Also great for just a coffee or birthdays, as it's quite big.
38 locals recommend
Instock Amsterdam
21 Czaar PeterstraatGreat for brunch, lunch and dinner. A fantastic concept that takes perfectly good food that would normally be thrown away and makes delicious dishes with them. I recommend the chef's tasting. Also great for just a coffee or birthdays, as it's quite big.
Parks & Nature
Great for picnics, BBQs, biking and running. There are a couple bars/cafés inside as well.
398 locals recommend
Flevopark
FlevoparkGreat for picnics, BBQs, biking and running. There are a couple bars/cafés inside as well.
Nice park for picnics and cycling, near many nice bars and cafés. They often do food festivals inside
841 locals recommend
Oosterpark
OosterparkNice park for picnics and cycling, near many nice bars and cafés. They often do food festivals inside
Arts & Culture
The Tropen musem is great for everyone, even families. It displays art and interactive displays about many countries and cultures across the world. Their temporary expos are quite interesting. One of my favorites in Amsterdam!
53 locals recommend
Amsterdam, Tropenmuseum station
The Tropen musem is great for everyone, even families. It displays art and interactive displays about many countries and cultures across the world. Their temporary expos are quite interesting. One of my favorites in Amsterdam!
Essentials
AH Molukkenstraat
101 A MolukkenstraatUsually closes around 10pm. Open on Sundays
Lidl
4 SoerabajastraatBrand new, big Lidl with organic options as well. Open on Sundays.
Middle Eastern super market where you can get all sorts of exotic spices and products
13 locals recommend
Supermarket Long Knife
127HS JavastraatMiddle Eastern super market where you can get all sorts of exotic spices and products
Getting Around
Veelaan
VeelaanBuses 22 and 65. 22 goes to Amsterdam Central station