I was looking for a place with some local brews, found this place. When we walked in 90's country was 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. read more

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Awesome beers and a wonderful place to sit and enjoy them. Great service. I can't wait to go back

Very cool beer bar with so many unique options! I got a spicy mango sour beer and loved it. The service was wonderful and the staff were very helpful in helping with decision making read more

The atmosphere is great. Old world bar with wood and copper! It looks great! The service is amazing, and I appreciate it! The beer selection is crazy great. I can't drink them all, but I'll try. I was told to come here from a friend in Denver! Great choice! read more

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If beer has its own heaven - then PA is it! Just the coolest place. The dark wood ambiance and the dim Edison lighting make for a truly Amsterdam experience. Oh, and taking your libation outside to a canal-side bistro table takes the experience up a notch. What makes PA most appealing in my opinion is the absolute coolness factor of the bar tenders. They seem to have come off a European Netflicks special. read more

Of the many watering holes in Amsterdam, P Arendsnest has been one of my favorites for 20+ years. 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? read more

This place really is all that. Their beer selection is out of this world and it's virtually all small Amsterdam craft breweries. The two fellows working the bar were very nice and happy to give a small taste first and answer questions. I wish there was a place like this back home. read more

Update four long years after my original review: The tap list is still amazing. The bartenders will give good recommendations if you need them. The food is fine. Don't come here for it, but if you need a snack it'll be tasty. They have also added a nice jenever list. My previous complaint was that non-beer drinkers were left with nothing to drink, so this is a nice change. But honestly if you can't find a beer you want off of this list then you aren't giving it an honest try. read more

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It was very busy on this trip to Arensnest, I am not sure if that was part of the service issues. As my favorite pub stop in Amsterdam, this place is always on my schedule. The service was spotty however, one younger gentleman behind the bar was very helpful and kind, the other gentleman that was curt and impatient with our table of six. The third lady never even checked on our table. I had to wait at the bar for long periods of time to order and even to return a beer that was quite terrible. Not my favorite visit this time around. read more

(lit. Eagle's Nest tasting room) Brown cafes are an institution in Amsterdam. While some brown cafes actually do serve coffee, in most cases they are simply a bar that serves light refreshments. The color refers to the stained walls as a result of cigarette smoke back when smoking inside was legal. Proeflokaal Arendsnest is a brown cafe located on the edge of the Jordaan district. The bar is distinctive for serving *only* Dutch beer, with 50 beers on tap at any given moment and 100 beers on the bottle. This is good considering most bars not producing their own beer serve brews from their more popular southern neighbor. Their website publishes what's on tap at the moment: http://www.arendsnest.nl/on-tap/on-draft/. There are also beer tastings Mondays at 6pm, Friday at 4pm and Saturday at 2pm. Indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor seating overlooks the canal. Indoor seating has a central bar area with several small high tables. Details are a little fuzzy with what I had exactly but I think I had a Gerardus Dubbel. I remember that all the beers I had resembled Belgian beer styles, and this one in particular was a Belgian double. This beer was quite smooth and although not as mind-blowing as Rochefort or Westvleteren, it was an enjoyable sipping beer. Additionally I had a small cheese platter with a sour onion. Cheese was on the nutty side, which went well with my beer. I'd go back here should I ever find myself in Amsterdam. read more

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What a fun place. My friend biked me all around the city showing me everything and insisted we stop by for their special drink. We joked it was like "jet fuel" only because we had to take tiny tiny sips of the very strong liquor we were drinking. Everyone was having a great time and we sat at the cutest table outside overlooking the canals. Great place!! read more

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We had such a fun time at this place! It was not crowded at all inside and the beers on tap are absolutely wonderful it their taste and variety I had an Amber La Trappe Isid'Or first and then couldn't get myself from other more than one of their Smoked Chilli Stout, not a thick beer as you could assume by its deep chocolate colour with a wonderfully spicy aftertaste if that's tour thing. The staff are friendly and the ambiance very much like that of a brown pub as described in one of the previous reviews. As noted by others, their menu seems to have expanded and now includes other type of drinks which I'm personally not interested in at all seeing that wonderful selection of beers but hey! There's something for your if your not a beer lover! We also had the platters of charcuterie and cheeses which were a yummy accompaniment for our beers! Cheers to Dutch beers and to authentic places like https://www.arendsnest.nl/en/enjoy-beer-from-dutch-brewers/ read more

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Fun place to go grab reasonably priced locally brewed options. Seating area in basement and also outside if things get crowded. However, the fun is being close to the bar. There are also cold food options (sausages, cheese, chips, etc) if you are hankering for something to accompany your lager. read more

This place is amazing!! We were craving a beer, so we wandered into this place's sister bar, which has mostly American craft beer. We don't want American craft beer in Amsterdam! The bartender pointed us in the direction of Proeflokaal Arendsnest and we were supremely happy for the suggestion. The place was almost totally packed with locals, tourists, and American businessmen. We sat at a cozy little table and the bartender came over to us within a few minutes. All of the beers on tap are written on a chalkboard on the wall, so we had tried to decide what we wanted by looking at that. The bartender helped us figure out what beer would cater most to our specific tastes. He did a great job of choosing amazing beers for us. We both had two different beers and we enjoyed all of them. read more

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Almost a 5. Still, a fantastic place with the best selection of beer from the Netherlands. Nobody has more beers on tap from the Netherlands. It's small, but rarely overly crowded. If you are relaxing and with a few friends, there is a great round table by the front window to relax. It's located in a nice location for stopping off at after you've had a nice dinner in the Jordaan. This place deserves all the accolades. However, there's one place I like better, so just 4 stars. read more

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Fun authentic place, with a great selection of local beers on tap and lovely crowds. Right on a picturesque canal, it's a great place to stop by during your Amsterdam adventure. read more

Proeflokaal Arendsnest - Pubs Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Okay, so the Dutch might not be known for their cuisine, but they've got some pretty damn good beers. I read about this spot online and how they only (well mostly) offer Dutch beers. I was excited to try something form the local breweries, all in one spot. That's exactly what I did. They've got a great list of things in draft, and bottles as well from the local breweries and those around the Netherlands. The barkeep was really nice, though she seemed bored by the absence of tourists. Thanks COVID. She was really nice and knew a lot about the beers. If you're looking to try some Dutch brews. There's no other place. read more

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Easily a 5 star beer bar if you have a chance to visit Amsterdam. There are 52 beers on tap, so one of them must be to your liking, unless you're a true beer snob. Well, there are one saison and one witbier on the tap list, so that's good enough to make me happy! read more

Beer. Beer. Beer. Just ask and try everything they give you. Probably a good idea to max out at 4 beers though as you will be drunk. Very small!! Be prepared to wait. But it's worth it. I travel solo a lot so I was able to belly up to the bar no problem. I tasted 4 beers all selected at random by the man behind the bar. Korenwolf - light and crisp. Not much robust flavor or anything that screams unique. Would be great on a hot day though! Lambiek - sour and bitter as hell! But it really grows on you. With each sip I was starting to like it more and more. Has great citrus undernotes. Second Secret Eagle - extremely light and refreshing. I actually had two of these it was so good. read more

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Enjoyed a lovely afternoon sitting by the canal and having a few pints with friends. The beer menu is vast and has something for everyone, no matter what kind of beer you like. There are plenty of tables to sit outside and enjoy the quiet neighborhood. The staff was very friendly and helpful when it came to choosing a good beer to try. I very much enjoyed this place and will come back next time I'm here! read more

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Very friendly bar tenders. Nice beer collection and great Cheese samplers. Can't ask for more after 10 hours at IBC 2022 and a canal side drink over. read more

Lots of beer on tap! Opens at noon. You can choose to drink inside or outside as you watch the canal. Free WiFi. Yes, they take card. read more

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Arendsnest is living proof that there is so much more to Dutch beers than just Heineken. Tucked away on a small section of the Herengracht, Proeflokaal Arendsnest or the Arendsnest Tasting Room boasts over 50 local beers on tap ranging from dark stouts to American style IPAs, and my personal favorite - La Trappe Isid 'or. (Side Note: This beer is amazing. Beautiful amber colour, floral and fruity at the front, with this beautiful malty butterscotch aftertaste. I almost considered moving to the Koningshoeven Abbey. What a beautiful way to grow old!) The atmosphere at Arendsnest is quiet, old-fashioned and cozy. I think this is what the word gezellig means. The patrons are a beautiful mix between international tourists and older locals. If your visit is anything like my visit to Arendsnest, expect a very friendly and lively atmosphere. If you are lucky (like we were) you might also come across a drunk expat drunkenly explaining her newfound opinions about Dutch men. If this is the case, you may - like us - discover that in addition to a beautiful array of beers on draft and bottled, Arendsnest also hosts a wide selection of much stronger liquors - Dutch whiskies, Dutch gins (jenevers), etc), and of course a beautifully curated bar snacks menu. We had a selection of Gouda cheese and some aged Jenever to go with this rant. All in all, Arendsnest is a beautiful bar for those of you looking for a nice taster of more traditional and new Dutch drinks and bar foods. Great for a slow afternoon with a book, or a lively evening meeting strangers. read more

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Excellent service and atmosphere. I highly recommend the food and friendly waiting staff

We were walking the streets of Amsterdam at night, enjoying the beautiful views and weather and decided to head into this pub to get a bite to eat while we had some beer and socialized with our friends. The place had a really cool atmosphere and the service was good, very attentive and helpful. They spoke English as well so that was a plus for us since Dutch isn't in our forte. I enjoyed the spot, typical sports pub, with native pub food and beer. read more

Okay, while not technically a craft beer bar (since craft beer is really only an American term), it certainly feels like one - a huge range of beers on tap, tapas on order, and a menu covering all of the beers available. Sure, you can came here for a normal pils, or something else, but that is like going to a coffeeshop for a cup of coffee - you can have a cup of coffee (or pils) anywhere - this is a beer bar. As I mentioned, the range of beers is huge, from pils (though why would you come here for a pils?) to IPAs to Trappist Beers. It may look as if there isn't much room inside, but they do have more room down in the basement. While it may not technically be a craft beer bar it certainly looks, and feels, like one. read more

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When one thinks of Amsterdam, beer might not be first and foremost in mind. Yet, as one of the world's most fun cities, beer has to be a part of that somehow, right? Enter t'Arendsnest. There are other beer bars in the city, but this one is quintessentially Dutch. In fact, this bar serves nothing but Dutch beer. No, not "Dam Good Bier," real beer from tiny breweries. I have nothing against Heineken per se, but know that that is not what you are here for. The selection from the De Molen brewery alone, a brewery beloved by American beer geeks, was enough to bring a tear to my eye. I wanted to try some beers from Dutch brewers I'd never heard of, but I just couldn't. We get some De Molen in the US, but not all this, all the time. I started out with a Bed & Breakfast, a light spiced beer, and quickly moved to a Zus & Zo, a saison I had to try. I forget what else I had - I would have had more, but since it was so crowded inside with no open seating, we were sitting out by the canal. Which would normally be quite pleasant, but there was a cold wind a'blowing, too cold for my Floridian blood to sit outside drinking in a tshirt and light jacket. Before you call me a weenie, I should also note that no locals were sitting outside, either. Shame there wasn't any seating inside, as I would have preferred to drink among the locals, who were clearly having a great time inside the nice warm bar. I wish I could teleport myself here every once in a while. This is Dutch-style beer-drinking even better than I envisioned. read more

Proeflokaal Arendsnest - Drinking De Molen bottles by the canal. I miss Amsterdam. - Pubs Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

A friend of mine told me that if I'm in Amsterdam that other than Van Gogh and Anne Frank, that this is the only other thing that I absolutely have to do. That's a pretty big endorsement, so I bookmarked it and made sure that it was a stop on my wandering tour of the city. Wow, he was right. What a beer menu! So many choices from witbiers to stouts to lagers to ales and even ciders. At least 20 choices on tap and I couldn't even begin to guess at how many varieties they have in bottles behind the bar. Good service and while I was a little concerned about my total lack of any language other than English, that worry was misplaced. The bartenders are used to the tourist crowd and they know their beers. I only stuck around for two excellent brews and watched the room ebb and flow for a bit before heading on. Quite lively but only in a bunch-of-friends-having-a-drink sort of way. A really nice place, I'm very glad I made it here. If you're a beer drinker in AMS, then make a point to get here. It's excellent stuff! read more

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It was so difficult to find a beer bar in Amsterdam, I'm so glad I found this place. Oh and some locals alps recommend it after we told them we liked beer. The place is tiny inside, well I guess that's a norm here in Amsterdam. Yet, they do have a basement and some outside (across the street) sitting. We arrived at around 16 to the hour and when we asked for a cheese plate they told us it was rush hour and they couldn't help us... The table next to us felt bad and as they where leaving they give us what they had left of their cheese plate. Lol weird yes but also super nice of them! Usually after an experience like that I would have given this place a 2 star review but their beer selection was so huge, the place is cute, and I was totally in love with the views. read more

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Some Amsterdam locals told me and my friend about 't Arendsnest after warning us away from doing the Heineken Experience - something about there actually not being a Heineken brewery in Amsterdam. We were told this bar was a good place to truly taste what Dutch beer was all about, and I'd have to say that kind of sells this place short. Not only did we sample some great Dutch beers, it's also a good place to sample that other Dutch alcoholic specialty - jenevers. My friend and I were having a conversation about Geneva (Switzerland) when a local overheard us and though we were talking about jenever (alcohol) and proceeded to strike up a conversation on the wrong topic. Hilarity ensued where neither one of us knew what the other was talking about, before we finally sorted out the confusion and learned a little about Dutch jenevers as well as beers. First lesson - it's pronounced juh-NEE-ver (like a Brit saying Geneva), not JEN-uh-ver. While my friend and I were trying the fruity jenevers at restaurants, we learned the error of our ways here when we sampled some of the higher-quality stuff. Some jenevers offered here went down as smooth as a well-aged scotch. This place closes a little early, so for any tourists looking for a good bar to have a few drinks before a late night out of gawking at the Red Light District, I'd definitely recommend coming here. It's a nice, relaxed spot where you can hang out with the friendly locals, and tourists in the know. Also, definitely don't limit yourself to just the beer menu. read more

Arendsnest is probably my favorite beer bar I visited while I was in Amsterdam. It just feels so much cleaner than the others (notably it doesn't smell like stale beer and yack) and the selection is top notch. They carry Belgian beers and many other craft Dutch beers. Do ask for a taster before you invest in one because there were a few that tasted pretty nasty (FAIL for butcher's tears). 4 stars. read more

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Great beer bar! They have a huge selection of beers--at least 40. There is a huge variety of beers. I had a spicy blonde and I sampled a Flemish beer that was amazing! The place is super small and is on a beer tour route so it gets packed. Definitely a good stop! read more

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If you're fan of Dutch beer, go to this place instead. When you enter this small bar, it might look like it's a fancy cocktail bar instead, with the bartender dress in uniforms and all, but don't let that fool you, this bar has a great tap list of Dutch beer, and an extensive bottle list as well. They have so many taps I can't remember how many there are, and also a list of De Molen bottle list on the entrance. Bar does get a bit crowded in popular hours though, so make sure you come here early, as visitors - tourists and locals alike - like to hang out at this bar, on which I could totally understand. read more

Proeflokaal Arendsnest - Saison bruut, De Molen Rauch bier and Jopen's extra stout - Pubs Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Lovely beer options, all Dutch beers. Kind and friendly bartenders. If not too packed, ask for a tasting of a few draft beers to get a full experience before your taste buds give out. Good cheese. Clean bathrooms. read more

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Excellent beer selection and knowledgable staff. Its been said and it's true this is a must. I recommend carving out an hour or so ordering one of their fantastic cheeses and allowing the staff to take you on a local beer adventure. Most of the beers are dutch (if not all of them) Don't worry if you can speak dutch or not. This is Amsterdam. A port city steeped in centuries of world commerce. They know that in order to better sell to english speaking people speaking english is an advantage. read more

Proeflokaal Arendsnest - Pubs Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

This is hands down my favorite bar in Amsterdam. It's warm and cozy inside, has a great staff, fantastic snacks, and an amazing local beer selection. Our group of three were all excited to try a handful of different beers - All made in The Netherlands. We also chatted with one of the servers, who put together a big plate of meat and cheese for us, again, all locally made. My fav meat was the lavender-infused sausage...it was amazing!! It was a great experience, and I would recommend this to be a visitors first bar they try in Amsterdam. read more

Proeflokaal Arendsnest - Meat and cheese selections chosen for us by our server. Amazing! - Pubs Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

I can see why this place comes highly recommended. The menu boasts a variety of Dutch beers and they offer charcuterie, cheeses and other various snacks, at a very fair price. The staff is friendly and super helpful. When my boyfriend and I sat down at the end of the bar, the light was glaring on the chalkboard menu, making it hard for me to see the selection, but the bartender was nice enough to turn the lights down (without me requesting so), so that I could see the menu. The beers were all delicious, as well as the food, in which we got in generous portions. All-in-all, this is a great place, especially for beer enthusiasts. We will definitely be visiting here again! read more

Proeflokaal Arendsnest - Pubs Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

One of my favorite places to go for beer in NL. They have about 30 different Dutch beers on tap and about 100 other ones in bottles. They only have "good" beers here (aka, no Heineken or Amstel, etc.) The place is located on the Herengracht in an old canal house. Really cool to see. They also have a downstairs that that you can use if you go with a group. I am usually there with a meetup group and the downstairs works out pretty nicely. In the summer they have about 3 or 4 small tables that they put out by the canal. Really a great place to enjoy your beer if the weather is nice, but you really do have to be lucky to get a seat because seating really is very limited outside. read more

Great place, the best staff, friendly vibes, the best bier in town, ride on!!! El lugar es muy amigable y con buena muy buena onda, el bar tender muy amigable y todo un caballero, las mejores cervezas que he tomado en la ciudad, a gozar! read more

Proeflokaal Arendsnest - Great place, nice bier! - Pubs Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire