Drinks & Nightlife
Wijnbar diVino
41A BoomstraatBest wine in Amsterdam, large glasses and amazing food!
Get a platter of lovely food. Don't forget to order the hamburger, it's divine.
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Boca's
30 WesterstraatGet a platter of lovely food. Don't forget to order the hamburger, it's divine.
Vesper
57 VinkenstraatCocktails!
Classy bar that's one to remember (+ to keep for yourself). It's a tiny speak-easy that looks like a proper mens club. They serve delicious cocktails. Make sure to respect the door policy: no sneakers
52 Einheimische empfehlen
Bar Oldenhof
84-H ElandsgrachtClassy bar that's one to remember (+ to keep for yourself). It's a tiny speak-easy that looks like a proper mens club. They serve delicious cocktails. Make sure to respect the door policy: no sneakers
Love this place: nice for drinks with a good crowd. Amazing decoration (hanging plants <3) and yummy finger food.
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Walter's - The Walter Woodbury Bar
42 JavastraatLove this place: nice for drinks with a good crowd. Amazing decoration (hanging plants <3) and yummy finger food.
Love beer? This place is called the Biertuin (>> Beergarden). Do I need to say more?
523 Einheimische empfehlen
de Biertuin
29 LinnaeusstraatLove beer? This place is called the Biertuin (>> Beergarden). Do I need to say more?
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeBeers and... beers, made in their own brewery.
Shopping
The Weldaad - Reestraat
1 ReestraatAmazing home and interior shop.
Tiny department store filled with little gems: jewellery, home deco and other wanna-haves from their exotic travels. Must.
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Anna + Nina clothing
128A Gerard DoustraatTiny department store filled with little gems: jewellery, home deco and other wanna-haves from their exotic travels. Must.
Nice little fashion boutique store that also serves healthy shakes and good coffee. Great brands, nice jewellery gems and fun area.
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COTTONCAKE
76HS Eerste van der HelststraatNice little fashion boutique store that also serves healthy shakes and good coffee. Great brands, nice jewellery gems and fun area.
Love this one: &OtherStories is actually owned by H&M but has only recently landed in Amsterdam. Fashion, beauty and jewellery. Avoid the rest of this touristy area.
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& Other Stories
26-28 HeiligewegLove this one: &OtherStories is actually owned by H&M but has only recently landed in Amsterdam. Fashion, beauty and jewellery. Avoid the rest of this touristy area.
One of my favorites to buy gifts and goodies for friends. Interior, kitchen supplies, books and cool toys for the kids.
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& Klevering Centraal
1 HaarlemmerstraatOne of my favorites to buy gifts and goodies for friends. Interior, kitchen supplies, books and cool toys for the kids.
This is where you can buy the glass plant hangers we've got in front of the window. And much more interior goods of course.
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Store Without a Home
40-04 MiddenhavenstraatThis is where you can buy the glass plant hangers we've got in front of the window. And much more interior goods of course.
For the men: a store for all your needs, think beards & tats and cool guys that will like this place. For the ladies: there's great coffee as well and nice little gifts.
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Six and Sons
41 HaarlemmerdijkFor the men: a store for all your needs, think beards & tats and cool guys that will like this place. For the ladies: there's great coffee as well and nice little gifts.
Denim lovers, this is where you should be going. Find a bunch of your favorite designer wear here as well: Acne Studios, Denham and Ivy&Liv are just some of the names they sell here.
45 Einheimische empfehlen
Tenue de Nimes
60 ElandsgrachtDenim lovers, this is where you should be going. Find a bunch of your favorite designer wear here as well: Acne Studios, Denham and Ivy&Liv are just some of the names they sell here.
DENHAM Men's Store
495 PrinsengrachtAnother one for the denim lovers. Very cool one.
For second hand design and unique finds for your home, cross the waters and go to Neef Louis Design. Guarantee you'll find something to bring home. (Mostly furniture!)
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Neef Louis Design
46 PapaverwegFor second hand design and unique finds for your home, cross the waters and go to Neef Louis Design. Guarantee you'll find something to bring home. (Mostly furniture!)
Essentials
AH Westerstraat
79 WesterstraatDo your groceries here.
Marqt
402 CeintuurbaanYum green supermarket :) Best fish in town.
Bilder & De Clercq
44 De ClercqstraatCool super market, trendy packaging and yummy things.
Another store of Bilder & De Clercq; yummy things, hip supermarket.
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Bilder & De Clercq
44 De ClercqstraatAnother store of Bilder & De Clercq; yummy things, hip supermarket.
Marqt is your green supermarket. There's one also close to the house.
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Marqt
402 CeintuurbaanMarqt is your green supermarket. There's one also close to the house.
Small supermarket for take away, healthy snacks and things. Plus nice coffee!
45 Einheimische empfehlen
STACH Food
1A Nieuwe HoogstraatSmall supermarket for take away, healthy snacks and things. Plus nice coffee!
Food Scene
Dr. Blend
1 KoolhovenlaanHealthy juices. Delish...
Best Bloody Mary in town and amazing weekend brunch. Reservation is a must!
42 Einheimische empfehlen
Gs jordaan
91 GoudsbloemstraatBest Bloody Mary in town and amazing weekend brunch. Reservation is a must!
Cool 1001 nights vibe. Nice dinner! Outside terrace also cool.
69 Einheimische empfehlen
Rainarai Westerpark
40 PolonceaukadeCool 1001 nights vibe. Nice dinner! Outside terrace also cool.
Sugoi Sushi
95 WillemsstraatGreat take away sushi.
Favorite mexican place and best in Amsterdam. Order Acapulco (fresh tuna!) and an enchilada. Oh, and don't forget the maragaritas. Best of Amsterdam!
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Los Pilones
4 Eerste AnjeliersdwarsstraatFavorite mexican place and best in Amsterdam. Order Acapulco (fresh tuna!) and an enchilada. Oh, and don't forget the maragaritas. Best of Amsterdam!
Super nice, casual and hip new place, recently opened. Definitely try the baby ribs...
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Morgan & Mees
2-6 Tweede Hugo de GrootstraatSuper nice, casual and hip new place, recently opened. Definitely try the baby ribs...
Nice place for coffee (and coconuts). Awesome tacos for lunch as well. Very trendy hangout, recently opened.
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Coffee & Coconuts
282 CeintuurbaanNice place for coffee (and coconuts). Awesome tacos for lunch as well. Very trendy hangout, recently opened.
Like lettuce? This place will be your fave. SLA (which means lettuce) has all kinds of salads and looks a-ma-zing.
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SLA
34 WesterstraatLike lettuce? This place will be your fave. SLA (which means lettuce) has all kinds of salads and looks a-ma-zing.
Typical Dutch cosy coffee and lunch place, located at the canal. Play some dutch board games while you enjoy a sandwich or apple pie.
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Festina Lente
40B LooiersgrachtTypical Dutch cosy coffee and lunch place, located at the canal. Play some dutch board games while you enjoy a sandwich or apple pie.
New place, great for breakfast. Stylish and clean with Swedish design vibes.
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Kessens
24 RozengrachtNew place, great for breakfast. Stylish and clean with Swedish design vibes.
Lavinia Good Food
176 KerkstraatNew sweet hotspot, good for breakfast and lunch.
Best. Pizza. Ever. Freshly made in their pizza oven. Only take away!
37 Einheimische empfehlen
da portare VIA
34HS LeliegrachtBest. Pizza. Ever. Freshly made in their pizza oven. Only take away!
Headfirst Coffee Roasters
150 WesterstraatCoffee done right.
Nice street filled with bars and restaurants, La Perla is a nice place for lunch, coffee or just to chill for a bit.
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La Perla Pizzeria
53 Tweede TuindwarsstraatNice street filled with bars and restaurants, La Perla is a nice place for lunch, coffee or just to chill for a bit.
The only place in the Red Light District worth going to. I would avoid the rest of the area, but if you're still curious, end your evening with an intimate dinner right here.
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Mata Hari
22 Oudezijds AchterburgwalThe only place in the Red Light District worth going to. I would avoid the rest of the area, but if you're still curious, end your evening with an intimate dinner right here.
Nice place, close to the center and within walking distance from the house.
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Van Harte
24HS HartenstraatNice place, close to the center and within walking distance from the house.
Cute and romantic for dinner, based in a little parc :) De liefde means The Love.
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De Liefde
De LiefdeCute and romantic for dinner, based in a little parc :) De liefde means The Love.
Cosy cafe with Italian goodness: dine in a small street and enjoy good food.
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Eetcafé Koevoet
17 LindenstraatCosy cafe with Italian goodness: dine in a small street and enjoy good food.
These foodhalls are inspired by their London & Parisian sisters. Eat anything from real good Burgers and Indian street food to delicate sushi and turkish treats. There's a G&T bar and a wine bar too.
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De Hallen Amsterdam
47 Hannie DankbaarpassageThese foodhalls are inspired by their London & Parisian sisters. Eat anything from real good Burgers and Indian street food to delicate sushi and turkish treats. There's a G&T bar and a wine bar too.
bar Brå
137 Jan Pieter HeijestraatLiving room concept with mexican tacos on Fridays and Saturdays
Van 't Spit
95 De ClercqstraatFresh roasted chicken. Fingerlicking good.
Wine bar. Mostly french wines, super nice and cozy atmosphere plus terrace.
146 Einheimische empfehlen
Glou Glou
3 Tweede van der HelststraatWine bar. Mostly french wines, super nice and cozy atmosphere plus terrace.
Everything Else
Go to the zoo. We're very proud on our historical Artis Zoo, which has been around for many years.
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ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanGo to the zoo. We're very proud on our historical Artis Zoo, which has been around for many years.
Go to the movies, this is an old theatre turned into a cinema. It also has a cosy cafe and restaurant to eat something before or after your film.
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The Movies
159 - 163 HaarlemmerdijkGo to the movies, this is an old theatre turned into a cinema. It also has a cosy cafe and restaurant to eat something before or after your film.