Guidebook for Amsterdam
Drinks & Nightlife
This place takes the wine experience to the next level. There are 70 types of wine to taste, a lab where you can blend your own, and wine on tap that you can bottle for your picnic in Westerpark. Oh, and there's a sunny terrace too.
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Wester Wijnfabriek
10 PazzanistraatThis place takes the wine experience to the next level. There are 70 types of wine to taste, a lab where you can blend your own, and wine on tap that you can bottle for your picnic in Westerpark. Oh, and there's a sunny terrace too.
As well as brewing their own beer on site, Troost Westergas is a lively brewpub with regular live music nights, a large outdoor terrace and a decent food offering that includes burgers, salads, flammkuchen and more. Guided tours are offerend as well.
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Brouwerij Troost Westergas
27 PazzanistraatAs well as brewing their own beer on site, Troost Westergas is a lively brewpub with regular live music nights, a large outdoor terrace and a decent food offering that includes burgers, salads, flammkuchen and more. Guided tours are offerend as well.
With a bohemian vibe, quirky decor and a beachy appeal, Dok is a relaxing and welcoming space for anyone looking for a bit of R&R by the water in Amsterdam. The family-friendly destination offers a mix of great food and drink, live music, family entertainment and a friendly crowd, with colourful spots on which to bask in the sun by day, and campfires to cosy around by night.
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Dok Amsterdam
12 Joan MuyskenwegWith a bohemian vibe, quirky decor and a beachy appeal, Dok is a relaxing and welcoming space for anyone looking for a bit of R&R by the water in Amsterdam. The family-friendly destination offers a mix of great food and drink, live music, family entertainment and a friendly crowd, with colourful spots on which to bask in the sun by day, and campfires to cosy around by night.
This is my absolute favourite. El Hermano is a wine bar that serves tapas inspired food. There are over 150 different wines on the list, but you can also taste and drink manzanilla, fino and other sherries. All very reasonably priced.
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El Hermano de Kique
55 SpaarndammerstraatThis is my absolute favourite. El Hermano is a wine bar that serves tapas inspired food. There are over 150 different wines on the list, but you can also taste and drink manzanilla, fino and other sherries. All very reasonably priced.
Shopping
Sunday Market is an art, fashion and design market, where designers, artists and other creatives sell their wares directly to the public. Next to different stands with housewares, ceramics, fashion, vintage items, jewellery, accessories, illustrations, affordable art and kids' products, you'll find plenty of food trucks serving organic deliciousness.
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Sunday Markets
7 PazzanistraatSunday Market is an art, fashion and design market, where designers, artists and other creatives sell their wares directly to the public. Next to different stands with housewares, ceramics, fashion, vintage items, jewellery, accessories, illustrations, affordable art and kids' products, you'll find plenty of food trucks serving organic deliciousness.
Haarlemmerstraat – and its extension, the Haarlemmerdijk - is hip, quirky and the perfect spot for hours of relaxed browsing, shopping and dining. Offering independent boutiques and speciality stores, little salons, trendy but affordable restaurants and bars and the oldest cinema in Amsterdam, the biggest problem will be deciding what to spend your money on. You are guaranteed to find a special little something from Amsterdam in this alternative shopping district.
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Haarlemerdijk
HaarlemmerdijkHaarlemmerstraat – and its extension, the Haarlemmerdijk - is hip, quirky and the perfect spot for hours of relaxed browsing, shopping and dining. Offering independent boutiques and speciality stores, little salons, trendy but affordable restaurants and bars and the oldest cinema in Amsterdam, the biggest problem will be deciding what to spend your money on. You are guaranteed to find a special little something from Amsterdam in this alternative shopping district.
Food Scene
At first sight, Bagels & Beans is just an ordinary cafe, but it's not: they have a hidden garden. Bagels & Beans serves everything from coffee, tea and fresh juices to bagels, salads and superfoods.
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Bagels & Beans
52 RuyschstraatAt first sight, Bagels & Beans is just an ordinary cafe, but it's not: they have a hidden garden. Bagels & Beans serves everything from coffee, tea and fresh juices to bagels, salads and superfoods.
At this towering sea rig off the coast of Amsterdam you can dine 22 metres above the water in a former pirate radio and TV station. In the summer you can dine on the roof terrace while enjoying spectacular views. The restaurant is open for lunch and three-course evening meals.
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REM Eiland
45-2 HaparandadamAt this towering sea rig off the coast of Amsterdam you can dine 22 metres above the water in a former pirate radio and TV station. In the summer you can dine on the roof terrace while enjoying spectacular views. The restaurant is open for lunch and three-course evening meals.
Situated in an atmospheric warehouse that overlooks the scenic Houthavens harbour, chef Benny Blisto and his team cook up some next level stuff. Every day, they put together a set menu from local products at their best.
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BAK restaurant
408 Van DiemenstraatSituated in an atmospheric warehouse that overlooks the scenic Houthavens harbour, chef Benny Blisto and his team cook up some next level stuff. Every day, they put together a set menu from local products at their best.
Bread baked the traditional way, delectable sweets and a relaxed atmosphere – this, in short, is De Bakkerswinkel. Here you can enjoy a nice cup of coffee as well as good sandwiches and fresh scones. in a very cosy interior. My favourite place for breakfast.
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De Bakkerswinkel
Bread baked the traditional way, delectable sweets and a relaxed atmosphere – this, in short, is De Bakkerswinkel. Here you can enjoy a nice cup of coffee as well as good sandwiches and fresh scones. in a very cosy interior. My favourite place for breakfast.
Arts & Culture
Museum Het Schip explores the Amsterdam School style of architecture in its social, political and artistic context. The museum is located inside the monumental building Het Schip (the ship) designed by Michel de Klerk. The museum regularly organizes guided walking tours past the most prominent buildings done in the Amsterdam School style.
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I-Museum Het Schip
45 OostzaanstraatMuseum Het Schip explores the Amsterdam School style of architecture in its social, political and artistic context. The museum is located inside the monumental building Het Schip (the ship) designed by Michel de Klerk. The museum regularly organizes guided walking tours past the most prominent buildings done in the Amsterdam School style.
Entertainment & Activities
A bar plus as I like to call it, this neon-lit wonderland of video games and pinball machines is a personal favourite. TonTon Club is an oldschool arcade hall as well as a restaurant and bar, serving Japanese-American dishes such as the Ramen Burger, dumplings pancakes and milkshakes (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Truly a playground for grownups.
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TonTon Club West
27 PolonceaukadeA bar plus as I like to call it, this neon-lit wonderland of video games and pinball machines is a personal favourite. TonTon Club is an oldschool arcade hall as well as a restaurant and bar, serving Japanese-American dishes such as the Ramen Burger, dumplings pancakes and milkshakes (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Truly a playground for grownups.
Parks & Nature
Westerpark is an ideal place to sit out in the sun and enjoy a meal prepared on one of the many public barbecues the municipality just had installed. The park is a green oasis with ponds, playgrounds, walking paths and even breeding grounds for birds.
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Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegWesterpark is an ideal place to sit out in the sun and enjoy a meal prepared on one of the many public barbecues the municipality just had installed. The park is a green oasis with ponds, playgrounds, walking paths and even breeding grounds for birds.
Getting Around
Fietspiraat
83A SpaarndammerstraatRent a bike for 10 euros a day.