We were staying next door at The Manor, and stopped in for a beer when we first arrived in…read moreAmsterdam. The staff was friendly and the beer was tasty. We then stopped in for breakfast a couple of times, and the morning folks were just as friendly. It was basically empty inside, with great WiFi, and pretty solid breakfast food. What a great way to start the day! We had a enjoyed joking with the morning bartender about her '80's playlist, which was pretty decent.

Plus is that they are open late and nothing in this area is open late. Didn't really enjoy the bar…read morefood, got the hamburger and pizza and nachos.

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!

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!

Great place for a hookah. Flavor are a little limited but at €10 you can't beat it!…read more The area is great for wandering and not too crowded. Lots of pot shops in the area, tourist stuff and easy to find restaurants. Plenty of TVs to watch sports and music that's upbeat and not Euro Techic or super loud.

I found the perfect "dive bar" in Amsterdam. On a hot summer day, duck in here for a cocktail or a…read moresmoke with ice-cold air-conditioning. Since my husband and I were the only ones here and we did not order food, I don't know anything about the food, but the drinks were good, and the bartender was quite friendly. Wonder Bar seems to be a fun place to go with a group of friends because it has big seating pods with tables where you can listen to music or watch a sports event on the 9 TV's.

I'm in shock.... …read more... give me a minute here.... Ok... breath:::::::: breath:::::::::: So... I live around the corner from this uber dive bar and I never discovered until the month that I'm moving from Amsterdam!!! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!! But fret not my Yelp friends, my misfortune can be your gain! If you like really divey squatter-ish local bars, with spinning lady mannequin heads, pinball machines, stuffy small smoking rooms, and a small floor for Interpretive Dancing, this is your place!!! So put on your shimmering silver leggings, fox fur scarf, lumberjack hat and come on over for some beers. This is one sexy vrouw in de buurt dat jij moet kenen!!! P.S. If you prefer taking shots, loud drunk screaming people, and smoking too much weed, you best stick to the main streets of the Red Light.

From the owner: Drankjes, dansjes, gezelligheid!read more

GREAT dive bar in Amsterdam. Good prices, very cheap beer bar. Right next to a popular hostel. This…read moreplace has definitely been here awhile and hasn't changed. This place felt pretty authentic.

I visited Amsterdam a few weeks ago and came across this place. As a tourist, I felt very welcomed!…read moreThe staff were very friendly and offered me something to drink right away. I ordered their strawberry tea and it was delicious! In fact, I visited the place the next day just to have the strawberry tea again! You have the choice of sitting inside or outside. I enjoyed my tea outside and interacted with a lot of the locals. When I visit again, I will definitely come back here!

Rose is an amazing bartender! We are from the states and she was very friendly and welcoming to…read moreAmericans. Go visit her and you will not be disappointed!

Nightbar The Bottle is also know as, Le Kroon bottle bar and it became one of our anchor points for…read moreour time in Amsterdam. Welcoming environment and always have great fun energy. The Barmaster named Ferri who tends bar here was wonderful to us and always knew our drinks even before we sat down. This is a good spot to take in the sites. Rest your feet and hydrate. Thank you very much Ferri! We had the best time!

Extensive selection of American beers, better than a lot of breweries in the States. We've been…read moreliving abroad for the last 2 years and it's hard to get good American craft beer in France, so my husband loved this bar. They have beer on tap and beer in bottles (the bottled beer is more expensive and can range from 8-30€). The average for the tap beer was around 8€. They also have a good selection of snacks: local cheeses from Holland, and even American cheddar cheese. They also have charcuterie, chips and a decent selection of things if you're hungry. We spent 2 hours here on a rainy afternoon and it was a great place to grab a drink. It wasn't crowded in the afternoon, so we were able to sit comfortably and they have plugs if you want to charge your phone (they also rent phone cables / plugs for 1€, and they also have free WiFi. This was a great place to grab a beer, with a great selection from all over the United States. We would come back here again!

The Beer Temple offers an excellent selection for craft beer enthusiasts. The bartenders were…read morefriendly and the atmosphere was laid back. Cheers!

Best Pad Thai I've ever had ! Light. Not heavy sauced…read more Charming ambience. Kinda cool how beers are served through the window for those sitting on pads on the rooftops.

Okay, so I might be a little biased since I work across the street from this gem. But, I'll write…read morethis up anyway. This place rules. If a foreigner were to ask me what I thought "gezellig" bars were like, I'd say nothing and just lead them here. It's so cozy, dark, lively and perfect. It's a place you can come to for 3 hours of easy conversation, slow drink drinking, a few snacks and let the city just stumble around outside the warm doors. Seriously, I love it here.

Just a really, cool place to have a drink and relax yourself! Came here with a few guys after a…read morecanal boat ride during after a weeding ceremony of a friend of mine - we got some typical bar food which was alright, and got a few beers. Very lively dive bar along the canal. It was a fun place to watch the sunset and grab a beverage as well.

We stopped for a drink a couple of times on our way back from downtown to our hotel. Very neat…read morespot with a nice view of the water and maritime museum. Didn't eat but lots of people were. Looked great. Beers are awesome of course. Great stop. Thank you.