This pub is a short walk on the other side of the bridge from Zaanse Schanse windmills. The…read moreservice was friendly and it offered Dutch food. I tried the Dutch split pea soup, which was flavorful and hearty. Hubby and I also had the Bitterballen. The server could not fully explain what bitterballen was, but we tried it and thought they were tasty. Good place to rest and refuel after spending a day at Zaanse Schase.

Poor. Hate giving bad reviews, but service was terrible even for Dutch standards, food was bad and…read moreto top it off way overpriced. The only positive was that they had outdoor seating and the day was nice. We went with a party of 6 and waited over 15 minutes in drinks after they were ordered. It took about 1 hrs for the sandwiches to come out. Never got the mustard, additional plate or napkins that I asked for. Highly recommend that you stay away from this place.

Cool space with lots of different types of seating. Wide selection of beers. Only had the tosti,…read morebut it was very good. Friendly service.

Let's start with their great service! Before I was seated, I had a beertender asking about my…read moreneeds! Thanks! It's a nice brewery. It's big and open with loads of seating. Their beers were good, mostly different, but that's the fun. I tried all 11 on tap!

Craft brewery that was established in the 80s in a former bathhouse. It's next to the amazing…read moreDeGooyer Windmill. The tasting room is well appointed and the outdoor patio area is pretty large. They primarily brew organic craft beers leaning towards Belgian influences. The beers we had were spectacular. Far superior than anything I've had in America and we've got some darn good breweries. My favorite is the Zatte Tripel. The food offerings were perfectly European. We shared a board of bread, sausages, cheese, olives, and nuts. Service was fast and friendly.

We came here in the early afternoon on a Friday and pretty much stayed all day. The beers here were…read moredelicious. I started with a flight of five beers and then had a few more pints of my favourites. I also enjoyed a couple bites of a very good toastie, some delicious pickles, some weird cheese stick things and a bitterballen. Service is purely at the bar. Loved that the patio was right in front of an old windmill.

Loud and busy amazing beers, great bar snacks. Love this place. The waiters l, especially Max, are…read morehandsome and awesome

Where to even start with Uiltje…read more Haarlem-based Jopenbier started a competition that was open to the public a few years back that tasked competitors with brewing a "masterpiece beer," with the winner given the privilege of being able to brew the winning beer commercially through Jopen. The now-head brewer of Uiltje supposedly won the competition consecutively for a couple years, before coming to his senses and deciding that he should branch off and start his own brouwerij. Jopen, being the class act they are, helped Uiltje off their feet by providing the brewing equipment and the know-how to get the company up and running; Uiltje initially contract brewed almost all their beers through Jopen, and for those that have ventured a little into the downtown Haarlem area would notice that the "Uiltje Bar" isn't too far away from the "Jopen Church." Touching historical anecdotes aside, Uiltje are one of the most unique and most refreshing breweries I've come across during my journey across the Netherlands; they are decisively American in terms of influence and inspiration, but with lots of decisively Western-European/Dutch elements when it comes to technique. Their IPAs are some of the most well-balanced alpha-acid-packed hoppy ales I've tried on this side of the planet, while their porters, stouts and barrel-aged offerings carry almost as much oomph as some of the Northern European headliners (de Molen, Omnipollo, Amager, etc.). Their design concept ("little owl") is refreshingly cute and comical, much like the people working at the brewery; my server felt more like a long-lost friend who was dying to tell me all about the awesome beers he'd brewed during the long break when I'd purportedly not seen him; the brewer actually stopped by every 45 minutes or so to guzzle down a pint of his favorite brew (his own, duh) and ask me various thoughts about his beers and how they ranked compared to others I've tried. All in all, this would probably rank in as a must-do experience should I return to Haarlem any time in the near future; be forewarned that the Brouwerij is actually quite a bit of a walk away from the nearest NS station, so you may want to keep a bike handy. Food choices at the brewpub is very limited, so might want to grab a bite (maybe at Ikea?) before making your way up Bingerweg. Cash or pin only.

It doesn't seem like much but I had a great solo experience at Craft & Draft. I was ending the More…read moreBeer tour at Craft & Draft, which is the last stop where you pick up your free t-shirt! The bartenders were super nice and friendly (always a pleasant surprise) and were talking to the other regulars about what they did last night and what they plan to do after work. Super casual. It seemed like they were also very knowledgeable about beer so if you're not sure, you can consult with them to get recommendations. The beer was great and there were a lot of options. The location is near the park and also near a tram stop if you want to take public transport after your beers (or beer tour, in my case). I hope to do the beer tour again when I'm in Amsterdam and therefore come back to Craft & Draft.

Another great craft beer bar. Amsterdam is blessed with lots places doing great craft beer and this…read moreis yet another one. It fits the normal beer bar layout. Wooden tables and finishing, black chalkboard, 40 taps and a pleasant bar man who is knowledgable about beer. This is a good place for a pint and there will be options to fit whatever taste you have. I got a lovely IPA recommended to me and really enjoyed it. It's quite far out the centre, but that's actually a good thing and it's worth the walk. If you like craft beer and find yourself in Amsterdam you should make the effort to visit craft & draft.

Only three stars because I think this brewery does not do a good job at its core assigment:…read morebrewing. The beers I tasted were without exception novelty beers, with overly fruity, herby or bitter tastes. Get your pilsener right and other basics right, first! The food however was excellent. Troost has gone full vegetarian on their burgers and this was the first time in my life I tasted that vegetarian burger replacements have a future. Texture and flavours were spot on. Wouldn't mind coming back for the burgers and will accept that the beers are not as I would like them.

Visited this awesome brewery while on vacation and I wish we had something like this back at home!…read moreIt was a very cool, chill spot with plenty of room inside and a handful of tables outside which all are equipped with heaters so it's comfortable. There were a good variety on tap, except for one time they were literally out of everything but we found something else that we liked. I tried the IPA and the Honey beer and both were very crisp and fresh. They had a menu with little bites but we didn't try any. It's a nice spot to stop for a beer after a long day of walking and sightseeing, and I could see this as a nice spot to meet with friends after work if you're from the area.

If you're looking for a cold beer in Amsterdam, Lions Head is a great option! I really liked the…read moremangose, it was sour but not overwhelmingly so. To eat I got the peri peri chicken sandwich. I was expecting it to be a little spicer than it was--so I added some of their hot sauce which is excellent. The one thing I didn't like about the sandwich is they use American cheese. There are SO many amazing cheeses out there--I'll never understand why any restaurant--aside from fast food ones--use American cheese. It would be a lot better with real cheese. Their fries were good, and their bartender Sean is attentive and makes good conversation. I'll come back, but I'd order something else next time

My first meal since arriving in Amsterdam, a couple Negronis & a couple of beers. They have a…read morebrewery set up in the basement, the beers were spot on,, the food was prepared perfectly and tasty & of course I had to have a Negroni or two, from the country that invented the modern day Gin....I really enjoyed my conversations with the 2 younger super nice people behind the bar, they gave me some great information on Amsterdam and the service was impeccable. Thank you for entertaining me while I was trying to revive myself after the long flight from Portland, OR.....

Love this cafe at the brewery. They have 20 beers on draft, including a few guest taps. The have an…read moreamazing variety including a Berliner Weiss (my personal favorite style). We arrived around 1:00 (they open at noon) to an empty cafe. The bartender was super friendly, introducing himself and taking very good care of us while we drank. He spent lots of time describing the variety of beers they offered. Taster glasses (15 cl) are 1/2 price + 50 cents. Great way to try a variety of beers! We decided to order some snacks. The chicken pieces a la chef Paul were delicious. They're like chicken nuggets for adults, very flavorful. We also ordered a bowl of olives to snack on white we drank. It's a great way to spend an afternoon -- drinking a variety of beer and eating bar food. Awesome place. I highly recommend taking a 1/2 day from Amsterdam and coming here. It's about an hour by train.

Excellent brew pub on a canal in the basement of a windmill. The staff was excellent and so was the…read morebeer selection. Great place for kids. I had the Brewers lunch, highly recommend it. We will come back.

Quaint little pub off a narrow alley near the Amsterdam center. Good selection and remarkably good…read moreIPA! Space is divided into great little sitting areas and tables of various sizes, with ambiance but not at all dark. Friendly staff and local vibe. Would definitely pay a visit!

What an excellent brewery in the heart of Amsterdam! It's rather close to Central Station and…read moreoffers up some incredible beers. They offer a beer flight for 10€. It comes with four samples, plus a taster size water and a baby bowl of peanuts. What a nice touch! I hate peanut butter in beer (like it's the worst thing ever created, ew), but peanuts WITH beer is a great idea. I had the bitterblond, scotch, barleywine, and tripel. They were all top quality. I gave the scotch away though. Too peaty for me. All in all a very cool place to hang out. If I had longer time in the city, I would've returned for sure.