Cafés and Bars in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is renowned for its brown cafés: small, dark and cosy. The bars and pubs mentioned below are special for the ambiance, location, view and more! They are frequently visited by local Amsterdammers.
![]() 't Loosje Nieuwmarkt 32 (Nieuwmarkt) old-Dutch style pub with outside terrace |
![]() De Balie Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10 (Leidseplein) Centre for culture and politics |
![]() 't Smalle Egelantiersgracht 12 (Jordaan) a popular Jordaan spot |
![]() Cafe De Toog Nic. Beetstraat 142 (Oud-West) |
![]() Gambrinus Ferdinand Bolstraat (De Pijp) |
![]() Cafe het Papeneiland Prinsengracht 2 (Canal Belt) |
![]() Cafe 't Sluisje Nieuwendammerdijk 297 (Noord) |
![]() Cafe Katoen Oude Turfmarkt (Old Centre) |
![]() 't Blauwe Theehuis Vondelpark 5 (Oud-Zuid) |
![]() Wynand Fockink Pijlsteeg 31 (Old Centre) Dutch and Belgian Jenevers |
![]() De Vergulde Gaper Prinsenstraat 30 (Jordaan) |
![]() De Druif Rapenburgerplein 83 (Old Centre) One of Amsterdam's oldest pubs |
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Small, dark and cosy
Terrace cafes

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Tasting rooms
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Eating in a café
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De Amsterdamse Brandslang ![]()
A walking route passing by 9 traditional bars where you can taste beers, liqueurs, and jenevers.
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