Not a good place, not funny. Not well run. Management seems…read morelike not so good people. Boom Chicago was a huge disappointment. Despite its reputation for comedy, the show felt forced and unoriginal, relying too heavily on outdated jokes and awkward audience participation. The performers seemed more interested in amusing themselves than delivering sharp, engaging humor. The pacing dragged, with skits that overstayed their welcome and improv that lacked real wit. The venue itself was cramped and overpriced, with expensive drinks that didn't justify the cost. The staff was indifferent at best, adding to the feeling that the whole experience was more about making money than entertaining guests. If you're expecting high-quality comedy, look elsewhere--there are far better ways to spend an evening in Amsterdam.

Shute, you don't know how to spend your night in Amsterdam that's not smoking weed or walking along…read morethe Red Light District? er.... why not improvise a bit? Got €25 to spend? Sold! Well, that's not what we did, because I had planned to come see Boom Chicago for months since finding out about its presence. My best friend does improv here in Second City in Chicago so I knew it would be a great surprise to take him to an improv show while we traveled through this amazing city. The venue is close to the Anne Frank House so you're definitely a bit further from the city center. It's a small place (you ARE in Amsterdam after all) but I absolutely loved the intimacy of the stage. It fits around 50 people max and you are up and close and personal with the performers on stage which was fantastic. This level is improv is much more audience based. While there are a few sketches here and there, it's almost all audience feedback which makes for a creative time. I had a blast and was LOLing at all the different jokes they pulled up using my random suggestions. Many of the performers are Americans themselves so they'll definitely share that sense of humor. Staffing was great, the show was on point, and I had a blast at Boom Chicago. I'd definitely come back to see another show sometime, and knowing that some of my favorite comedians came through these walls makes it all the more special.

Fun place to catch a comedy show and fairly reasonably priced drinks and snacks, you can be sure to…read morehave a good night here with friends. I was here on the final & very special night of the festival with FREEZE! (Tim Key + Tom Basden), & @RayPeacock

Went to the Toomler for an anniversary date night and thoroughly enjoyed my time! We came during a…read morenight we English speaking comedians as I don't speak dutch. I love comedy shows and while I was living in Arnhem I was glad I got to attend one as a date night. I start to run out of date options in Arnhem... because it's Arnhem.

From june until september there are free shows (music, cinema, theatre, dance) on friday, saturday…read moreand sunday. I have been visiting concert and realy enjoy the vibe. The audience is mixed and the performances are in general good. Sometimes wheather can be challenge, but performers can be creative by inviting the audience on stage. Tip. Picknick baskets are perfectly fine, so do consider to take along drinks amd snacks.

The Vondelpark open air theatre is really great. It is a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon…read morelistening to live music out in sunshine. On Saturday evenings there is often (dutch) comedy. I went there yesterday to see a friends band play and it was very nice. You can get your drinks and food at the bar 'Vondeling' which is located in front of the theatre.

Along with my husband and another couple, went to see a comedy performance by easylaughs last night…read morein the CREA Cafe in Amsterdam. We missed the 8 pm performance completely because of general lateness, but arrived just in time to purchase a few beers in the cafe and grab seats for the main show at 9 pm. The format of this improv performance involved five "art directors" who each introduced a movie concept for the audience to vote on and alter with random suggestions about location and objects. The actors performed scenes from each movie concept, and the audience continually whittled down the five concepts by voting for their favorites, until there was just one final movie left that won the show. The price was right (€10 for both the 8 and 9 pm shows), the actors were talented and genuine, the crowd was relaxed, and the cafe next door served as a great place to grab a drink between scenes and after the show. I would highly recommend this event to others and will definitely try to see their shows again. Overall, this is a very good alternative to Boom Chicago. ;) And in a very different part of town, which is nice. Bravo easylaughts! PS - they can't take a PIN card, so bring cash!!

A great way to get into improv comedy! Had great experiences with Ben and Peter. The laughs may be…read moreeasy, but you'll come out of this experience hard!

On the ground floor of the Sir aAdam Hotel, the Butcher offers great breakfast, lunch, and dinner…read morefor the hotel, and locals. For breakfast there is a buffet, which offers plenty of cold items, and offers one hot item from the kitchen. Lunch and dinner, Burgers are the specialty. We tried both Breakfast and Dinner. We found the food at both to be of excellent quality, and taste. Wel prepared by Tomosasso and Jun Jun. service provided by Rakib, Marie, and others were also great. Prices were reasonable considering this was a hotel restaurant.

The food here is amazing, they have seafood, beef, vegetarian, full bar and the ambiance is pretty…read morerelax with big glass windows to see the canal and some arcade games too. This place is located in the first floor of the Sir Adam hotel which itself has a lot of amenities. My complain is the service, you wait for several minutes to be seated, the staff is never smiling and seem as they are forced to be here. Maybe is a European thing? But with the US service, I'm not costumed to wait this long and waiters not being friendly.

Fun history of Bols and the distilling of different flavors of alcoholic liqueurs…read more Self-guided tour with audio. After you pay for your ticket at the front desk, you put your jackets and loose items in a locker (free) and pickup an audio tour device and program it for your preferred language (easy). You get a yummy cocktail to savor at the end! And there's a fun gift shop to peruse, where we bought tulip glasses for the purpose of drinking Genever . We enjoyed the Espresso martini and Red Light Negroni at the bar at the end. Both were made skillfully and tasted delicious! The highlight of the experience, honestly, was meeting Lars (aka "Larson") and Julia at the front desk. They were hilarious with each other and delightful with us. They helped us package the 6 tulip glasses in paper within styrofoam boxes for sturdy protection during travel. They are the true stars of this operation.

I enjoy distillery tours when I travel. I browsed the list of attractions that accept the I…read moreAmsterdam card and came across Bols Amsterdam. It's located near Museumplein by all of the major museums which was so convenient. I was interested in doing a cocktail class with the tour, but wasn't sure if I could book the class with the I Amsterdam card. I sent an email through the website and a DM on Instagram and no one responded, which was disappointing. When I arrived, I inquired about it. They offered to let me upgrade my ticket, but I declined. Once I got checked in, I received a vial of a mystery flavored genever to taste at the end of the tour. The tour is self guided and it is truly a sensory experience. The tour starts with the history of Bols, then goes into the process of making genever. There are interactive elements throughout. It was really cool to see Lucas Bols' original recipe book from 1820. Towards the end of the tour, I tried the mystery genever in the sensory booth. I don't remember the flavor, but it was red and it was sweet. The sensory booth contains a camera that records your reaction as you're tasting it. At the end of the tour, guests are able to enjoy a complimentary cocktail. The bar area was really cool. They have a flair booth where you can learn how to spin and throw cocktail bottles. They also had house music playing which created a fun vibe. The bartender that made my drink was Serchan (pronounced "Sar-John"). He was so nice and let me sample a couple of genevers. I ordered the First Aid cocktail. It was citrus forward and refreshing! He also printed out a receipt with the cocktail recipe. I threw some cash in the tip jar and learned that they accept cash in any currency! This was a fun experience! Any activity where I can have a delicious cocktail and learn something new is right up my alley.

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)