Nice bar for an outdoor afternoon, or a late evening. quite…read morelarge terrace in the sun until late. Nice cocktails and some bar food. They have live music inside very often. Nice owners.

If you're looking for an amazing live band to dance to, this is the place. It's almost like it's a…read moremini-concert. Extremely talented group of people here.

It was a cool spot to check live music. I actually didn't find many like it that played Jazz/Blues…read more One issue, I saw that they offered rum for 5 euros, I asked for a rum and coke and they were like that will be 8 euros. I was like damn, I thought it was 5 euros, the bartender said, you asked for a coke, that's why it's extra. Ok, I got screwed there!

this Bar I found randomly when doing business in Amsterdam made my entire trip worth it…read more Michiel the owner who you will find behind the Bar is the nicest and so generous person.. it is correct to say he can read your wishes from your lips and before you can even think he comes along with new wine or some snacks and he cheerful mood is saving you from bad dreams after a heavy day of work. He is super smart and knows how to keep a good vibe. The drinks in his bar are all high quality to moderate prices. it's nice and cozy to smoke your cigarette on the benches outside and just have a good time with nice music .. sometimes too 80's and 90's but most of it also just helps you to get a better mood. I have to say : I will return there for my after work drinks and cross fingers Michiel and me will party on for few hours in the night ..in summer it must be also nice to sit outside as there are sitting spots right by the canal.

Stopped at this bar on a Friday night. It's based off a 1920's gentlemen's club. We were able to be…read moreseated right away by the bar. The server explained the menu and informed us which drinks could be made GF. All the staff were very knowledgeable and willing to confirm ingredients. I ordered the Born Ready drink and it was perfect! Highly recommend this cocktail bar.

Warm hospitality and fabulous cocktails. What more can one ask for on a dark and rainy night?read more

If you dig a cozy, historic, "conversation bar," this is a place for you. I liken it to Vesuvio…read moreCafé in San Francisco and McSorley's in NYC. Friendly, sane, and gently dusted by time.

What a gem of a place. Dusty in the right way, welcoming, oozing history and delicious GTs. A+++read more

This pub has outdone itself. Amazing food (we had the roast duck, halibut, and side of grilled…read morevegetables). All were amazing. The halibut was so tender and moist. The food took a while, but it was so worth the wait. The service was also very friendly.

One of the few honest places not considered a tourist trap…read more Dutchies call this a "brown eat-café". I had soup that was a zucchini cream soup. Very tasty. The ambiance is working class. They had life music that was actually nice and modern. Not much to say. Oh the bathroom! LMFAO. guys pee in this large metal trough. Waaaaaay to personal to be standing that close to a stranger with my willy wonka out. Seriously?! The rest A-Okay! (check my IG richardkoek)

This is a review of the SOOP - a weekly swing dancing party that happens in Kompaszaal on Fridays…read morestarting at 9PM. This is not the review of the establishment that I would described as having great views from the balcony, minimalist interiors, friendly service. Logistics: during the summer, the DJ music party is free; this is what I have attended. At other times, party goes to live music and has an admittance fees, presumably. The place is on the outskirts of the central Amsterdam; the Uber trips to and from the touristy areas will cost 10-14 Euros or less. The dancing floor is pretty large, but subdivided into square-shaped areas by a set of columns. There was more than enough space with the summer DJ crowd (about 70 dancers), I expect thing to get more cozy when the live music is playing. The floor is pretty smooth and stone-looking with no grouts (plastic, I presume), your dance shoes will work well. The music selection on the night I have visited was excellent, with proper balance of tempos and styles. The crowd appears to be very skilled, more than half the follows I have danced with were way above my skill level, practically all of them were quite good with very few beginners. There were significantly more follows than leads, but not disastrously so, still, if you are an out-of-town follow, consider bringing your own lead. Overall, a must-visit event for a swing dancer visiting Amsterdam. For a reasonably skilled lead, a chance to dance with some truly great followers.