Amsterdam – Where Canals Meet Beats 🎶🌊
Breakfast & Brunch 🥐☕
Bakers & Roasters
Kiwi–Brazilian brunch favorite with great coffee.
Pancakes Amsterdam
Dutch & American stacks near the canals.
The Avocado Show
Instagrammable brunch plates starring avocado.
CT Coffee & Coconuts
Laid-back, spacious café in a former cinema.
Dignita
Bright all-day brunch with seasonal dishes.
Little Collins
Australian brunch and creative small plates.
Coffeecompany
Local chain for reliable coffee & quick bites.
240°C Branderij
Specialty roastery with top-notch espresso.
Daytime & Culture 🏛️🚲
Rijksmuseum
Masterpieces by Rembrandt & Vermeer in a stunning space.
Van Gogh Museum
The world’s largest Van Gogh collection.
Canal Cruise
Classic boat tour through UNESCO-listed canals.
Vondelpark
Picnics, bike rides, and open-air performances.
A’DAM Lookout
Sky deck with “Over the Edge” swing above the city.
NDSM Wharf
Creative district with street art and festivals (free ferry).
Heineken Experience
Interactive brewery tour with tastings.
Albert Cuyp Market
Famous street market for stroopwafels & local bites.
Brown Cafés & Beer Bars 🍺🌰
Café ’t Smalle
Historic canal-side brown café with cozy vibes.
Brouwerij ’t IJ
Iconic windmill brewery with excellent local beers.
Gollem
Belgian-style beer bar with a deep tap list.
Arendsnest
Dutch-only beer selection, expert staff, canal views.
Wynand Fockink
Historic tasting room for genever & liqueurs.
Café Papeneiland
17th-century brown café with apple pie legend.
In de Wildeman
Craft beer mecca in an old distillery building.
Butcher’s Tears
Indie microbrewery & taproom, minimal aesthetic.
Street Food & Restaurants 🌭🍲
Foodhallen
Trendy indoor food market with global kitchens.
FEBO
Amsterdam classic: grab-and-go croquettes from the wall.
Stroopwafel Stand
Warm stroopwafels made fresh before your eyes.
Moeders
Cozy Dutch comfort food, plates like at home.
The Seafood Bar
Fresh platters and modern fish dishes.
de Kas
Greenhouse restaurant with hyper-seasonal menu.
Daalder
Creative fine dining with a relaxed feel.
Friteshuis Vleminckx
Legendary fries with sauces galore.
EDM & Nightclubs 🎧🌙
Paradiso
Iconic church-turned-club & concert hall. Regular DJs: Armin van Buuren, Tiësto, Hardwell.
Melkweg
Multi-room venue for live shows & EDM parties. Guests: Martin Garrix, Afrojack, Nicky Romero.
De School
Underground electronic hotspot. DJs: Ben Klock, Nina Kraviz, Job Jobse.
Shelter
Subterranean techno/house venue. DJs: Dixon, Âme, Tale of Us.
AIR Amsterdam
Mainstream EDM with global stars. Regulars: Martin Garrix, Don Diablo, Oliver Heldens.
Club NYX
Inclusive multi-floor club. DJs: Honey Dijon, The Black Madonna, local talents.
RADION
Left-field electronic venue. DJs: Jeff Mills, Helena Hauff, local Dutch artists.
Bitterzoet
Hip-hop, EDM & alternative nights. Guests: Diplo, Major Lazer, rising Dutch DJs.
Rooftops & Cocktail Bars 🌆🍸
A’DAM Rooftop Bar
Skyline views above the IJ river, DJ sets at sunset.
SkyLounge Amsterdam
Panoramic terrace with signature cocktails by Central Station.
W Lounge
Chic rooftop pool bar with city views.
LuminAir
Sleek high-rise bar for crafted drinks and vistas.
Hopp Rooftop
Casual rooftop with a strong local beer list.
Twenty Third Bar
Fine cocktails & Michelin-adjacent setting (Okura Hotel).
Mr. Porter
Steakhouse-bar hybrid with terrace views.
Malabar
Eastern-inspired cocktails with a river panorama.
18+ Nightlife 🍸💋
Cabaret Royale
Late-night cabaret-style shows with table service (18+).
Velvet Lounge
Elegant lounge, curated performances, reservations advised (18+).
Red Room Sessions
Themed late-night events in an intimate setting (18+).
Midnight Theatre
Performance-driven nights with seated service (18+).
Royal Night Club
VIP tables and dress-up evenings (18+).
Noir Amsterdam
Stylish late bar with curated performances (18+).
Elite Rooms
Discreet lounge for private groups (18+).
Golden Cabaret
Classic cabaret ambiance, reservation recommended (18+).
Girls & Boys Night 💃🕺
Chippendale Show
High-energy male revue for bachelorette groups (18+).
Magic Mike Night
Dance-driven performance night with photo ops (18+).
Ladies VIP Lounge
Private tables & packages tailored for girls’ nights (18+).
Bachelorette Loft
Stylish loft space for curated hen-party events (18+).
Gentlemen’s Exclusive Night
VIP tables, bottle service, hosted sets (18+).
Playboy Lounge
Themed party nights in a sleek lounge (18+).
Elite Stag Club
Bachelor party packages with hosts (18+).
Kingsmen Party Club
Group-friendly venue for high-energy stag nights (18+).