Guidebook for Amsterdam
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Basquiat
88-90 JavastraatDelicious rum based cocktails with a fantastic Cuba-esque vibe
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Rum 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
494 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
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
Great bar that is jungley inside and has a big terrace
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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 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
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
Delicious and authentic Thai for a fair price in a fun atmosphere
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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
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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
Yummy brunch spot with good portion sizes and delicious cakes
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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
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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 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
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.
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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 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
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 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
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.
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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
839 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
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!
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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
Brand new, big Lidl with organic options as well. Open on Sundays.
63 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
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
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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