Katharina’s guidebook
Bars
Very popular bar near the apartment. You can get beer, wine etc. and enjoy some snacks and good companion.
549 locals recommend
bar Bukowski
10 OosterparkVery popular bar near the apartment. You can get beer, wine etc. and enjoy some snacks and good companion.
Very popular bar in the west of Amsterdam. Alternative music and lots of beer with creative minds around.
86 locals recommend
Cafe Sound Garden
164-166 MarnixstraatVery popular bar in the west of Amsterdam. Alternative music and lots of beer with creative minds around.
One of my go-to places! Very nice staff and sometimes they have some events there. Otherwise just nice for some beer and wine and also get to know people. In the back, they have some games to play, like f.ex. cards against humanity ;)
6 locals recommend
Bar Jones
33 NesOne of my go-to places! Very nice staff and sometimes they have some events there. Otherwise just nice for some beer and wine and also get to know people. In the back, they have some games to play, like f.ex. cards against humanity ;)
Very beautiful place to have a drink. Especially during the summer time, you should go there and enjoy the sun, canal view and drinks.
533 locals recommend
Hannekes Boom
4 DijksgrachtVery beautiful place to have a drink. Especially during the summer time, you should go there and enjoy the sun, canal view and drinks.
Enjoy some "fancy" dinner or some drinks at Pllek. Pllek has an amazing view on the Ij and a "fake" beach where you can chill for hours while having drinks and talk with people about god & the world.
1052 locals recommend
Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegEnjoy some "fancy" dinner or some drinks at Pllek. Pllek has an amazing view on the Ij and a "fake" beach where you can chill for hours while having drinks and talk with people about god & the world.
Noorderlicht Café
102 NDSM-PleinVery nice café/bar to socialize and have a good time.
Clubs
Old school building turned into an underground techno club. Go there if you like acid techno and good vibes.
If you go there, make sure to be sober before seeing the bouncer, make sure to check out the event on Facebook and keep some names of the Djs in mind. This club is not a fan of tourists and therefore asks some questions like 'Why are you here tonight?'
And also never go in groups in there. Try to go with another person only and pretend that you don't know your friends ;)
It's the best techno club in town!
355 locals recommend
De School
3 Doctor Jan van BreemenstraatOld school building turned into an underground techno club. Go there if you like acid techno and good vibes.
If you go there, make sure to be sober before seeing the bouncer, make sure to check out the event on Facebook and keep some names of the Djs in mind. This club is not a fan of tourists and therefore asks some questions like 'Why are you here tonight?'
And also never go in groups in there. Try to go with another person only and pretend that you don't know your friends ;)
It's the best techno club in town!
Very nice club with electro/techno music events. Check out Facebook for the events.
191 locals recommend
De Marktkantine
6 Jan van GalenstraatVery nice club with electro/techno music events. Check out Facebook for the events.
Chin Chin Club
133 RozengrachtThis club plays the top hits music.
If you wanna enjoy more clubs and bars, you should go to Rembrandtplein! This place has a lot of smaller clubs and lots of bars. It's very touristic but also fun!
1024 locals recommend
Rembrandtplein
If you wanna enjoy more clubs and bars, you should go to Rembrandtplein! This place has a lot of smaller clubs and lots of bars. It's very touristic but also fun!
OT301 has different kind of events and also different kind of music. It's mostly experimental and techno, check out their Facebook page.
89 locals recommend
OT301
301 OvertoomOT301 has different kind of events and also different kind of music. It's mostly experimental and techno, check out their Facebook page.
Bitterzoet
2 HS SpuistraatHip hop Club :)
Restaurants
Fou Fow Ramen
2A ElandsgrachtBest Ramen place in town!
If you're vegan, you get the best vegan Pho here :) and other delicious Vietnamese dishes.
6 locals recommend
Ô MAI
12 UtrechtsestraatIf you're vegan, you get the best vegan Pho here :) and other delicious Vietnamese dishes.
Best Pho in town :) and also the restaurant gives you the vibe of the restaurants in Vietnam ;)
Pho King
4 RegulierssteegBest Pho in town :) and also the restaurant gives you the vibe of the restaurants in Vietnam ;)
Best Chinese Restaurant in town. Try their noodle soup, it's amazing. They are also known for their duck dishes.
59 locals recommend
New King
115-117 ZeedijkBest Chinese Restaurant in town. Try their noodle soup, it's amazing. They are also known for their duck dishes.
Meatless District
65-67 BilderdijkstraatEnjoy delicious vegan dishes here!
Super delicious vegan 'Junk Food'. They have more restaurants around Amsterdam.
92 locals recommend
Vegan Junk Food Bar
22 StaringpleinSuper delicious vegan 'Junk Food'. They have more restaurants around Amsterdam.
Sightseeing
Check out China Town of Amsterdam. Lots of Asian restaurants and shops. There is also a Pagoda.
11 locals recommend
China Town
123 ZeedijkCheck out China Town of Amsterdam. Lots of Asian restaurants and shops. There is also a Pagoda.
A market where you can find art, second-hand stuff, and clothes. Open Monday-Saturday from around 9-16h.
182 locals recommend
Waterlooplein Market
2 WaterloopleinA market where you can find art, second-hand stuff, and clothes. Open Monday-Saturday from around 9-16h.