Of the many watering holes in Amsterdam, P Arendsnest has been one of my favorites for 20+ years…read more Departing from the typical Heineken or Amstel bar, Arendsnest offers up dozens of local brews and genevers in a friendly, welcoming & warm atmosphere. If you're stuck on getting a Heineken, they still can fix you up...but why not try a similar alternative?

I was looking for a place with some local brews, found this place. When we walked in 90's country…read morewas playing, wasn't expecting that vibe. Not a complaint, just wasn't on my bingo card. Wood panels, cheese & meat boards and a large chalkboard of the beers, it felt like being in Wisconsin. The bartender is friendly and knowledgeable, very attentive. Love all of the local brews. This place made me happy, highly recommended.

Newly arriving in Amsterdam and just steps away from our hotel, we needed a bite to eat…read more We entered this quaint little bar/cafe with an ample beer selection and a nice food menu. With the waiters help we decided on a cheese and meat platter with a beer which was served promptly and was delicious. Great place to go if ever in Amsterdam!

Prior to my trip to Amsterdam..I researched craft beer pubs. Luckily this establishment showed up…read morein ALL the top 10 lists of places that I must visit and the blessing of it..this pub was 5 minutes from my hotel! I had my to-do list of items I wanted to request and let me say my craft beer wishes were granted. I had sours..triples and lots of varieties that I wouldn't be able to sample in the US! The vibe was engaging and friendly! The bartenders were helpful and offered good suggestions. It was a good time from beginning to the last call! If you are a craft beer lover like me..do yourself a favor and stop by for a drink or two..you'll be happy you did!

This was our first experience in Amsterdam where we found where local people come to relax, grab a…read morepint or a little snack and chill. The Bitterballen - Just try it! Hubby and I both liked it A LOT! And he is picky with ingredients. The service - Absolutely Outstanding! When we first walked in, we were Hoth slightly intimidated because everyone was local and speaking Dutch as was the bartender as they were conversing. Then he turned to us and greeted us in English and he was so warm and disarming. What a great time! At the recommendation of the bartender, we made reservations and had dinner at Cafe Sonneveldt. 10/10 recommend that place as well and reviewed our dinner experience there.

One of the small really old bars in Amsterdam, well worth a visit. You'll enjoy friendly people,…read morecold beer, a spritz if you like, and you can ponder with the walls would say if they could tell you the stories that have gone on in this very very old establishment.

Great service, excellent people watching, get the meatballs. If you're from US, be prepared for…read moreeveryone to be smoking cigarettes and cigars

Located on the Spui, Café Hoppe is one of the oldest cafes in Amsterdam. Decor includes old gin…read morebarrels and sawdust on the floors. A true classic, this Dutch pub dates from 1670 and has a covered terrace. They serve a great breakfast and during the day you can order sandwiches and snacks as well. Try the bitterballen (Dutch meatballs). Breakfast is served between 08:00 and 12:00, lunch from 12:00 to 17:00 and bar snacks from 12:00 until late. Great service!

Stumbled upon this absolute gem and cannot rate it highly enough. The drink menu is so creative and…read morethe cocktails are actually crafted, complex masterpieces- not your average vodka & sugary chemical concoction. Loved the Lavender Honey Sour & their signature drink especially but really enjoyed the adventure of trying different cocktails in comparison to the compass + walk/run/fly menu descriptions. Everyone working there took their time with us to chat professionally but casually and gave recommendations which made it an even better experience. Plus, it had a very cool ambiance and we were able to immediately be seated both times. When we travel, we like to try new places every time but this is the first time we decided we had to go back again before we left Amsterdam. Shoutout to Alina who was there both times! Not surprised to see she is an owner, she had that sh*t on lock!! Honestly an integral part of the enjoyment of our experience. Thanks for an unforgettable time!

Great drinks here!! Many options and the bartenders will make you whatever you are craving! The…read morepresentation of the drinks is on point! The bartenders were very attentive to us! Loved the ambience too! Pub tables with nice dark lighting and very quaint!

Heaven on Earth!!! If you like Whiskey period? You have to come here. Wall to wall, ceiling to…read morefloor, etc... a plethora! Of Whiskeys! They have set tasting menus if you are unfamiliar with any Whiskeys. Each menu has three Whiskeys to taste, which allows to choose the one you like after and drink the night way. The place is small and cozy and there is only one bar tender. Kay was his name. He was very helpful and friendly, thanks for a great experience man! I'll be back again for sure.

Great selection of whiskey and a very friendly and knowledgeable bartender. Prices very reasonable.read more

Wow, this place has a vibe. Huge beer list, dark interior, comfy seating, super busy for a…read moreweeknight but we found a seat and placed our order. About two great beers and 40 minutes later, two huge bowls of mussels arrived with fries. Delicious and very enjoyable. Maybe more fries would have been nice but I went deep into the mussels and in the end, they won. I simply could not finish them. But I got far enough in that I was able to dip some fries in and it was delicious. One ding was that their credit card machine "didn't work" despite a good ten minutes of trying. With that much effort, I'm leaning towards a legit failure. [Review 12096 overall, 1879 of 2019.]

Kitchen was being remodeled Service was almost as fantastic…read moreas the beer selection. The bar is fantastic.

If you like a bar with live music in Amsterdam, I can't imagine a better spot. It's right in…read moreLeidseplein steps from a tram stop, and walking distance from our hotel, so it was perfect. They have a large menu of beers, liquors, and cocktails, all very cheap, and they did not charge cover when we visited on a Thursday around 9:00 pm. The band was spectacular. They played a list of crowd pleasing covers and even took requests. Very fun place. We passed by late on a Saturday, and there was a huge line to get in, so we recommend coming during the early show on a weeknight - early for them is around 8-10 pm. Their website is great and lists the bands playing. I believe they have at least one if not two live acts every night of the week.

What a find. Honestly I would never have stepped into this bar if it weren't for my friend A., who…read moresaid that this is the place he goes to where he doesn't have to perform or pretend. Smack in the middle of busy Leidseplein, you'd think this would be a total tourist trap nightmare. But it's genuine, down-to-earth, and a good salt-of-the-earth live music bar. With murals of great rock legends on the wall and your proper hole-in-the-wall decor, billiards tables, TVs with sports playing, and live music almost every night, there's bound to be something to entertain you while you wait for a show to come on at Melkweg or on the odd night that you're not out at some DJ event. People sing along. People dance. People rock out. There is a cover charge when it gets later into the night, so arrive early if you want to avoid it!

This beautiful cute bar, we found it randomly…read more They have open session every Wednesday and the Real Irish Gang play together. SO much FUN! Especially if you have puff before :D Loved it, Must GO again!

Liked it here stopped for a pint and they had some Irish music jam session. Good staff good…read moreatmosphere. I don't know if they have food but it's a friendly place either way

My husband and I were walking around the De Pijp neighbourhood on a Saturday afternoon and was…read morelooking for a quick lunch. We have heard of Donnies, but have never been so thought this was a good opportunity to try it out. Food: Since we were looking for a light lunch we decided to share the large size of the Kapsalon Kip. The Kapsalon Kip has responsibly raised chicken, hot sauce, garlic sauce, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, jalapeños, cheese and wait for it...french fries! It's definitely big enough for two people and SO DELICIOUS! We kept saying "OMG, this is so good". Drinks: We ordered two ice teas and one beer. If you're a beer lover they have craft beers on their menu. Price: €19.35 Service: Service started out pretty slow when we arrived. No one came to us for 10 minutes and I went outside myself to get the menus off the tables there to see what to order. But once they realised we were there and took our order the service picked up. The waitress in the end was nice and friendly. Ambiance: It was pretty quiet on the Saturday afternoon we were there. The space is very nice and well done. Definitely the nicest doner kabab house I've ever been to. Would I go back? ABSOLUTELY! I'm looking forward to trying other things on their menu.

OH YES!! What a treat :) finally a girl friendly junk food option .. And a very healthy one, so…read moreforget about the junk part. Great flavor, exotic add ons, craft beers and ... very hot waiters :-)) GO GO GO