Guidebook for Amsterdam
Drinks & Nightlife
Popular, lively bar and restaurant. Serves good, affordable lunch and dinners.
173 locals raden deze aan
Cafe de Walvis
516 SpaarndammerstraatPopular, lively bar and restaurant. Serves good, affordable lunch and dinners.
Bar, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open till midnight. Relaxed ambiance.
72 locals raden deze aan
Bar Mick
53 SpaarndammerstraatBar, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open till midnight. Relaxed ambiance.
One of the oldest cafes in Amsterdam, dating from 1642. Located in a national heritage monument. Very popular with tourists.
71 locals raden deze aan
Cafe Papeneiland
2 PrinsengrachtOne of the oldest cafes in Amsterdam, dating from 1642. Located in a national heritage monument. Very popular with tourists.
Very old neighbourhood pub, lost in time. Also for a no frills coffee.
7 locals raden deze aan
Café Hegeraad
34 NoordermarktVery old neighbourhood pub, lost in time. Also for a no frills coffee.
Dine, drink and dance. With a large outdoor cafe area. Open every day.
428 locals raden deze aan
Pacific Parc
23 PolonceaukadeDine, drink and dance. With a large outdoor cafe area. Open every day.
Brewery and brewpub, where you can taste their beers or own gin amidst the stainless steel brewhouse. Also serves a choice of bites.
137 locals raden deze aan
Brouwerij Troost Westergas
27 PazzanistraatBrewery and brewpub, where you can taste their beers or own gin amidst the stainless steel brewhouse. Also serves a choice of bites.
Manzanilla and Wine Bar, serving food as well. With over 150 diffent wines and sherry's. Warm dishes and tapas, friendly priced. Nice place, organizes special events and dinners. See website.
6 locals raden deze aan
El Hermano de Kique
55 SpaarndammerstraatManzanilla and Wine Bar, serving food as well. With over 150 diffent wines and sherry's. Warm dishes and tapas, friendly priced. Nice place, organizes special events and dinners. See website.
Espresso & Wine Bar. Nice, relaxed place. Serves breakfast also. Open from 9AM till midnight, and from 10AM in the weekend.
Bar Bateau
17H SpaarndammerstraatEspresso & Wine Bar. Nice, relaxed place. Serves breakfast also. Open from 9AM till midnight, and from 10AM in the weekend.
Food Scene
Nice bar and restaurant with a view on the famous Gashouder and the charming water gardens. Mon-Tue closed (from October until April).
100 locals raden deze aan
Westergasterras
6 KlönnepleinNice bar and restaurant with a view on the famous Gashouder and the charming water gardens. Mon-Tue closed (from October until April).
Nice "brown" cafe with local ambiance. Serves no frills dishes as well. Check their website.
29 locals raden deze aan
De Oranjerie
15hs Binnen OranjestraatNice "brown" cafe with local ambiance. Serves no frills dishes as well. Check their website.
The Bakery Shop, vast selection of organic sandwiches, pastries etc. Nice for outdoor breakfast, when weather permits.
245 locals raden deze aan
De Bakkerswinkel
The Bakery Shop, vast selection of organic sandwiches, pastries etc. Nice for outdoor breakfast, when weather permits.
Once a popular neighbourhood cafe and restaurant. Now an upmarket restaurant for lunch and dinner.
109 locals raden deze aan
Restaurant Daalder
1 PostjeswegOnce a popular neighbourhood cafe and restaurant. Now an upmarket restaurant for lunch and dinner.
Espressofabriek
39 PazzanistraatFor coffee addicts.
Best Mediterranean deli in Amsterdam. Incredible choice of mezes to take-out.
6 locals raden deze aan
Le Sud Vegetarisch
118 HaarlemmerdijkBest Mediterranean deli in Amsterdam. Incredible choice of mezes to take-out.
Pinsa's
772 SpaarndammerstraatGood pizzeria. Recently changed owners.
Vega breakfast and lunch place. Good food, nice place at 3 min. walk.
42 locals raden deze aan
DopHert
49-H SpaarndammerstraatVega breakfast and lunch place. Good food, nice place at 3 min. walk.
Waterfront Grand Cafe and restaurant, just across the Y river at the ferry landing.
104 locals raden deze aan
Restaurant-Café De IJkantine
5 NDSM-KadeWaterfront Grand Cafe and restaurant, just across the Y river at the ferry landing.
Offshore drilling platform turned into restaurant. Not cheap nor very good, but fabulous views over Amsterdam and beyond.
118 locals raden deze aan
REM Eiland
45-2 HaparandadamOffshore drilling platform turned into restaurant. Not cheap nor very good, but fabulous views over Amsterdam and beyond.
Open for lunch and dinner, 11:00-23:00 hrs. Perhaps just a little different from what you're used to. Good quality.
34 locals raden deze aan
Restaurant Freud
424 SpaarndammerstraatOpen for lunch and dinner, 11:00-23:00 hrs. Perhaps just a little different from what you're used to. Good quality.
Former Y river ferry turned into restaurant. A little off the beaten path, but a unique locale. Food not extraordinary, but worthwhile to visit.
71 locals raden deze aan
Pont 13
50 HaparandadamFormer Y river ferry turned into restaurant. A little off the beaten path, but a unique locale. Food not extraordinary, but worthwhile to visit.
Extraordinary bar and restaurant located at an extraordinary location along the Y river. Has created its own beach... but don't try to swim in the Y river.
1052 locals raden deze aan
Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegExtraordinary bar and restaurant located at an extraordinary location along the Y river. Has created its own beach... but don't try to swim in the Y river.
MediaCafé Westergasfabriek is the ‘food and drinks supplier’ for employees of radio and TV programs broadcasted in its next door studio. Closed on Saturdays.
West Pacific Westergasfabriek
4 HaarlemmerwegMediaCafé Westergasfabriek is the ‘food and drinks supplier’ for employees of radio and TV programs broadcasted in its next door studio. Closed on Saturdays.
Pizzeria Toscana B.V.
176 HaarlemmerdijkNo frills, affordable pizzeria. For students and The Movie goers.
Mediterranean bakery, also serving breakfast and lunch. Open every day, 08:00-19:30 hrs.
22 locals raden deze aan
Bakkerij "Mediterrane"
184 HaarlemmerdijkMediterranean bakery, also serving breakfast and lunch. Open every day, 08:00-19:30 hrs.
Used to be old neighborhood cafe, now turned into a highly appreciated tapas/street food fusion restaurant.
31 locals raden deze aan
Pikoteo
9 HoutmankadeUsed to be old neighborhood cafe, now turned into a highly appreciated tapas/street food fusion restaurant.
Café Mads
1h ZoutkeetspleinPopular cafe and eatery, 10 min. by foot
Nice place for coffee or lunch. Highly popular during Saturday markets.
160 locals raden deze aan
Café Thijssen
107 BrouwersgrachtNice place for coffee or lunch. Highly popular during Saturday markets.
Upmarket restaurant. Excellent food and service. Popular with foreigners. Reservation recommanded.
74 locals raden deze aan
De Belhamel
60 BrouwersgrachtUpmarket restaurant. Excellent food and service. Popular with foreigners. Reservation recommanded.
The name of this coffee place is Il Tramezzino. Delicious Italian sandwiches and coffee. Also to take away.
Haarlemmerstraat 79
79 HaarlemmerstraatThe name of this coffee place is Il Tramezzino. Delicious Italian sandwiches and coffee. Also to take away.
The best Indonesian take-away around. Listed in Holland's top 25 of best Indonesian restaurants. A bit of a walk, but by bike only 5 min. away.
Toko Manis
3 Eerste GoudsbloemdwarsstraatThe best Indonesian take-away around. Listed in Holland's top 25 of best Indonesian restaurants. A bit of a walk, but by bike only 5 min. away.
Excellent pizzeria, around the corner on Spaardammerstraat. Very tasty pizzas and great salads at affordable prices. This pizzeria is part of a fast growing chain. Open every day, from 17:00 onwards. No cash accepted, only debit cards or credit cards.
12 locals raden deze aan
De Pizzabakkers Spaarndammer
51H SpaarndammerstraatExcellent pizzeria, around the corner on Spaardammerstraat. Very tasty pizzas and great salads at affordable prices. This pizzeria is part of a fast growing chain. Open every day, from 17:00 onwards. No cash accepted, only debit cards or credit cards.
NOTE: the address is: Spaarndammerstraat 35.
Pho House & Yummie Sushi is a Vietnamese / Japanese restaurant and take-away. Not the best sushi in town, but around the corner.
6 locals raden deze aan
Yummie Sushi
35 SpaarndammerstraatNOTE: the address is: Spaarndammerstraat 35.
Pho House & Yummie Sushi is a Vietnamese / Japanese restaurant and take-away. Not the best sushi in town, but around the corner.
Vegan and vegetarian restaurant in Westerpark, located in old vila. Also serves breakfast. Open daily from 09:00 till 18:00-20:00 hrs, closed on Sunday.
Cafe Sage
4 I HaarlemmerwegVegan and vegetarian restaurant in Westerpark, located in old vila. Also serves breakfast. Open daily from 09:00 till 18:00-20:00 hrs, closed on Sunday.
Want to take your breakfast outside? The Breakfast Club Haarlemmerplein offers an all-day breakfast, food, wine and beer menu. Serves an extensive breakfast selection. Open daily from 08:00 till 18:00 hrs.
219 locals raden deze aan
The Breakfast Club
2-h BellamystraatWant to take your breakfast outside? The Breakfast Club Haarlemmerplein offers an all-day breakfast, food, wine and beer menu. Serves an extensive breakfast selection. Open daily from 08:00 till 18:00 hrs.
NOTE. Coffee Shots has moved to Van Noordtstraat 26 since March 2018. Highly recommended by our guests. Just around the corner! Serves exceptional coffees as well as light breakfast/pastries. Open Mo-Fri 08:00-18:00 hrs, and in the weekend from 09:00 till 17:00 hrs.
8 locals raden deze aan
Coffee Shots - specialty coffee
26 Van NoordtstraatNOTE. Coffee Shots has moved to Van Noordtstraat 26 since March 2018. Highly recommended by our guests. Just around the corner! Serves exceptional coffees as well as light breakfast/pastries. Open Mo-Fri 08:00-18:00 hrs, and in the weekend from 09:00 till 17:00 hrs.
NOTE. BAUT is located on Spaarndammerstraat 460.
Sixth location of this well-known, trendy pop-up restaurant and bar opened in January 2018. Latest addition to eateries in Spaarndammerstraat. Good for food and drinks, and on 1st floor exhibitions, live music and events.
123 locals raden deze aan
BAUT
320 StadionwegNOTE. BAUT is located on Spaarndammerstraat 460.
Sixth location of this well-known, trendy pop-up restaurant and bar opened in January 2018. Latest addition to eateries in Spaarndammerstraat. Good for food and drinks, and on 1st floor exhibitions, live music and events.
North African- Algerian restaurant located in Westerpark, at the end of Westergasfabriek cultural premises. Not cheap, but delicious dishes.
69 locals raden deze aan
Rainarai Westerpark
40 PolonceaukadeNorth African- Algerian restaurant located in Westerpark, at the end of Westergasfabriek cultural premises. Not cheap, but delicious dishes.
All dishes are vegetarian to start with, but you can add a meat or fish “supplement” for an additional fee. Good choice for vegetarians and meat eaters alike, with a good wine selection too.
11 locals raden deze aan
Morris & Bella
586 Nova ZemblastraatAll dishes are vegetarian to start with, but you can add a meat or fish “supplement” for an additional fee. Good choice for vegetarians and meat eaters alike, with a good wine selection too.
Located in Westerpark, on the edge of the old English park and the modern landscaped park. Hotel opening 13 April 2018. On ground floor there's a bar and restaurant, for all day food and drinks.
Conscious Hotel Westerpark
10 HaarlemmerwegLocated in Westerpark, on the edge of the old English park and the modern landscaped park. Hotel opening 13 April 2018. On ground floor there's a bar and restaurant, for all day food and drinks.
Sightseeing
Westerstraat and its side streets is full of bars, restaurants and eateries. On Monday mornings there is a clothes and textiles market along the street.
89 locals raden deze aan
Westerstraat
WesterstraatWesterstraat and its side streets is full of bars, restaurants and eateries. On Monday mornings there is a clothes and textiles market along the street.
If you like to go for a longer walk through Westerpark! A former farm turned into popular alternative leisure place, run by volunteers. Charming location.
68 locals raden deze aan
Buurtboerderij 'Ons Genoegen'
319 SpaarndammerdijkIf you like to go for a longer walk through Westerpark! A former farm turned into popular alternative leisure place, run by volunteers. Charming location.
Nearest departure point of free ferry across Y river to cultural NDSM wharf. Some 10 min. by foot. NOTE. The last ferry leaves before midnight. On Fri & Sat also ferries across till 3 AM, one per hour. From the NDSM jetty take the longer free ferry trip to Central Station to enjoy the skyline of Amsterdam.
Pontsteiger - NDSM
Pontsteiger - NDSMNearest departure point of free ferry across Y river to cultural NDSM wharf. Some 10 min. by foot. NOTE. The last ferry leaves before midnight. On Fri & Sat also ferries across till 3 AM, one per hour. From the NDSM jetty take the longer free ferry trip to Central Station to enjoy the skyline of Amsterdam.
Small public gardens, old warehouses, boats and barges. Lovely, undiscovered and quiet atmosphere.
6 locals raden deze aan
Bickersgracht
BickersgrachtSmall public gardens, old warehouses, boats and barges. Lovely, undiscovered and quiet atmosphere.
The last authentic distillery in Amsterdam, located in a small quiet street of times gone by. In Jordaan North.
Driehoekstraat 10
10 DriehoekstraatThe last authentic distillery in Amsterdam, located in a small quiet street of times gone by. In Jordaan North.
Little known lovely walk along the waterfront, with barges moored along the old warehouses.
Van Diemenkade
Van DiemenkadeLittle known lovely walk along the waterfront, with barges moored along the old warehouses.
Trendy designer shops, restaurants, speciality food shops. Voted as best shopping street in Holland.
269 locals raden deze aan
Haarlemerdijk
HaarlemmerdijkTrendy designer shops, restaurants, speciality food shops. Voted as best shopping street in Holland.
Renown organic food market on Saturdays. Delicious regional products. Also has a smaller flea market section.
892 locals raden deze aan
Noordermarkt
42B NoordermarktRenown organic food market on Saturdays. Delicious regional products. Also has a smaller flea market section.
Lively food and goods open air market, on Saturdays (like Noordermarkt market).
121 locals raden deze aan
Lindengracht
4B LindengrachtLively food and goods open air market, on Saturdays (like Noordermarkt market).
Iconic building, spectacular views of Amsterdam skyline and Y river. Take the Buiksloterweg free ferry behind Central Station. Just next to the ferry landing.
36 locals raden deze aan
IJpromenade
IJpromenadeIconic building, spectacular views of Amsterdam skyline and Y river. Take the Buiksloterweg free ferry behind Central Station. Just next to the ferry landing.
The Jordaan starts at Brouwersgracht, 10 min. by foot from the house, and extends all the way to Elandsgracht (south of Rozengracht). Small streets, nice designer shops, art galleries, bars and eateries.
756 locals raden deze aan
Jordaan
The Jordaan starts at Brouwersgracht, 10 min. by foot from the house, and extends all the way to Elandsgracht (south of Rozengracht). Small streets, nice designer shops, art galleries, bars and eateries.
Observation deck opened in 2016, with an unrivalled panoramic view of the city’s historical centre and famous canals, its pulsating port and the unique Dutch polder landscape. Last admission: 21:00 hrs.
603 locals raden deze aan
A'dam Lookout
5 OverhoekspleinObservation deck opened in 2016, with an unrivalled panoramic view of the city’s historical centre and famous canals, its pulsating port and the unique Dutch polder landscape. Last admission: 21:00 hrs.
Arts & Culture
One of the highlights of "Amsterdam School" architecture. The small museum is gateway to the architectural housing blocks around. Also visit Zaanhof (see other reference).
121 locals raden deze aan
Museum Het Schip
45 OostzaanstraatOne of the highlights of "Amsterdam School" architecture. The small museum is gateway to the architectural housing blocks around. Also visit Zaanhof (see other reference).
An amazing 1916-1919 social housing project, consisting of a courtyard enclosed by medieval-style towers and arched brick gateways.
Zaanhof
ZaanhofAn amazing 1916-1919 social housing project, consisting of a courtyard enclosed by medieval-style towers and arched brick gateways.
Lovely, quiet old part of Amsterdam, with ancient warehouses along modern architecture and small ship yards. Off the beaten path treasure. Some 15 min. by foot, and adjacent to Bickerseiland area.
45 locals raden deze aan
Prinseneiland
PrinseneilandLovely, quiet old part of Amsterdam, with ancient warehouses along modern architecture and small ship yards. Off the beaten path treasure. Some 15 min. by foot, and adjacent to Bickerseiland area.
Essentials
Our local shopping street. Food stores, restaurants, supermarket, deli's and take-aways.
21 locals raden deze aan
Spaarndammerstraat
SpaarndammerstraatOur local shopping street. Food stores, restaurants, supermarket, deli's and take-aways.
Albert Heijn (better known as AH) is the biggest super market in our shopping street. Modest section of organic foods. 5 min. walk. Has cash dispenser (ATM) at entrace. Open 7/7, 08:00-22:00 hrs. Other AH's all over the city.
99 locals raden deze aan
AH Spaarndammerdijk
3 SpaarndammerdijkAlbert Heijn (better known as AH) is the biggest super market in our shopping street. Modest section of organic foods. 5 min. walk. Has cash dispenser (ATM) at entrace. Open 7/7, 08:00-22:00 hrs. Other AH's all over the city.
If you need a dentist urgently, there is one around the corner: Tandartskliniek Westerpark.
Spaarndammerstraat 612
612 SpaarndammerstraatIf you need a dentist urgently, there is one around the corner: Tandartskliniek Westerpark.
Police station around the corner. In case of emergency dial 112.
Police Station Amsterdam-West Haarlemmerweg
34 HoutmankadePolice station around the corner. In case of emergency dial 112.
Nearest medical practitioners, in case you need a doctor: Huisartsenpraktijk Spaarndammerstraat.
Huisartspraktijk Spaarndammerbuurt
73-H SpaarndammerstraatNearest medical practitioners, in case you need a doctor: Huisartsenpraktijk Spaarndammerstraat.
Nearest supermarket, just 2 minutes away. Open every day till 22:00 hrs.
514 locals raden deze aan
Jumbo
55H Eerste Constantijn HuygensstraatNearest supermarket, just 2 minutes away. Open every day till 22:00 hrs.
ING Bank
159 StadionwegNearest bank, with cash dispensers (ATM) both inside and outside.
Shopping
Budget department store, a national institution! Stores all over Amsterdam. Often great own brand design goods at low prices.
130 locals raden deze aan
HEMA
133a SloterkadeBudget department store, a national institution! Stores all over Amsterdam. Often great own brand design goods at low prices.
Vivian Hann
102 HaarlemmerdijkBeautiful plates, bowls, cups and other items to have and to hold.
Living, bags, jewelry, clothing, books, shoes. Restored is all about lifestyle and originality. Great shop to buy or look around.
25 locals raden deze aan
RESTORED
6 G.J.M. SarlemijnstraatLiving, bags, jewelry, clothing, books, shoes. Restored is all about lifestyle and originality. Great shop to buy or look around.
Renown vintage design warehouse, treasure trove if you got the eye for it. Take ferry to Distelweg and walk along a quaint industrial zone to get there.
35 locals raden deze aan
Neef Louis Design
46 PapaverwegRenown vintage design warehouse, treasure trove if you got the eye for it. Take ferry to Distelweg and walk along a quaint industrial zone to get there.
If you are into something else, there are more thrift stores located on Distelweg. Take the Distelweg ferry to get there.
9 locals raden deze aan
Thrift store De Lokatie
85 DistelwegIf you are into something else, there are more thrift stores located on Distelweg. Take the Distelweg ferry to get there.
Upmarket food store, mostly organic. Great choice. No cash accepted, only credit cards or bank cards.
857 locals raden deze aan
Marqt
402 CeintuurbaanUpmarket food store, mostly organic. Great choice. No cash accepted, only credit cards or bank cards.
Best fish shop around. People line up outside for their delicious herring and fried fish (take away or eat at counter).
Vishandel Centrum
4 HaarlemmerdijkBest fish shop around. People line up outside for their delicious herring and fried fish (take away or eat at counter).
Every first Sunday of the month this indoor Fashion, Art & Design market comes to Westergasfabriek. Young talent from Rietveld Academy, Design Academy Eindhoven and other creatives show and sell their works. Food stalls and live music add to the dynamics. Highly recommanded.
Open from 12:00 till 18:00 hrs. Entrance: free.
27 locals raden deze aan
Sunday Markets
7 PazzanistraatEvery first Sunday of the month this indoor Fashion, Art & Design market comes to Westergasfabriek. Young talent from Rietveld Academy, Design Academy Eindhoven and other creatives show and sell their works. Food stalls and live music add to the dynamics. Highly recommanded.
Open from 12:00 till 18:00 hrs. Entrance: free.
Tony Chocolonely is an Amsterdam chocolate maker with a mission: to produce 100% slave free chocolate. At Pazzanistraat 1 in Westergasfabriek Tony's has its own shop, where you can taste all they offer.
Tony's Chocolonely Store
23B PazzanistraatTony Chocolonely is an Amsterdam chocolate maker with a mission: to produce 100% slave free chocolate. At Pazzanistraat 1 in Westergasfabriek Tony's has its own shop, where you can taste all they offer.
Entertainment & Activities
Arts, culture, restaurants, leisure and more, in the park and the heritage factory buildings.
263 locals raden deze aan
Zuiveringshal West
37 PazzanistraatArts, culture, restaurants, leisure and more, in the park and the heritage factory buildings.
Het Ketelhuis
4 PazzanistraatCinema at Westerpark, located at Westergasfabriek premises.
Always good art house movies, 10 min. by foot. Has a nice restaurant too.
429 locals raden deze aan
The Movies
159 - 163 HaarlemmerdijkAlways good art house movies, 10 min. by foot. Has a nice restaurant too.
One of the few outdoor swimming pools in Amsterdam. Open from 1 May till 1 September.
25 locals raden deze aan
Brediusbad outdoor pool
306 SpaarndammerdijkOne of the few outdoor swimming pools in Amsterdam. Open from 1 May till 1 September.