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.

When I think of Mikkeller, I think of the brewery of the same name in San Diego, CA, that closed in…read moreApril 2023. We got to visit their Amsterdam spot during our trip, which is a little hidden gem tucked away behind a small alleyway. They have a ton of beers on tap and they even serve food. The inside is very small but we managed to find an open table, though it was moderately busy. Mikkeller is one of four bars that you can visit during the More Beer tour, where if you visit four bars in one day, you can get a free t-shirt. If I figured this out sooner instead of learning this right when we sat down, I would've definitely been up to doing this during our trip. Our beer selections were as follows - the Mikkeller Ich Bin Raspberry, the Full Circle Brew Funky Music, and the Brehon Brewhouse Raglan Road. The Ich Bin had that super fruity raspberry flavor to it, and as someone that is a huge fan of fruity/sour beers, this really hit the spot and I decided to have a second glass of it. The Full Circle Brew Funky Music, which my dad ordered, I believe was a stout. The Brehon Brewhouse Raglan Road, which my mom ordered, was I think another fruity or sour beer. We also got a blueberry cheesecake stout in a bottle, which was WAY too sweet for me. Our food items were as follows - the Bitterballon, the vegan dog, the loaded nachos, and the chicken burger. At first I wanted the other hot dog selection that they had, but chose the vegan dog instead as it would settle better in my stomach. My mom got the loaded nachos and my dad got the chicken burger. My dad got the chicken burger specifically for one of its' ingredients - the homemade kimchi. The Bitterballon served as our appetizer, which was like beef stew inside of a meatball. We thought that the food was really good and paired well with our beers. I had a great time here and we hope to be back next time!

Great beer selection, they really have something for everyone. Good amount of indoor and outdoor…read moreseating, and service was fast.

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!

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!

Great bar for craft beer in Leiden! Plenty craft on tap and a huge selection in their fridges…read more Good atmosphere and also really close to the train station.

Great place to have a night out! good beer , lots of nice people and a lot of good bands.read more

Really good beer. Seemed to have about 30 taps and lots of bottles. Lots of lambics, but also just…read moreabout anything else you could want. The atmosphere is very much a local bar vibe, but the bartender was nevertheless very helpful to us tourists.

What a cool little neighborhood bar. Had a couple of beers with a full bar full of people…read morecelebrating the bartenders last night. Seemed a little bitter sweet but everyone was very friendly and having a good time.

This is a mostly beer bar and I'm not a beer drinker - but I absolutely loved this place all the…read moresame. It's small, full of friendly locals and serves up great drinks. The chalkboards along the walls tell you what's available for beer - expect great Dutch & Belgian classics. You can also get cocktails too. If we lived here, we'd be regulars no question.

Local bar nice beer selection Bartender was more interested…read morein talking to friends than serving

Great local pub. Right by the canal. Good patio and friendly service. Great bittenballen and…read morechicken satay! Glad to find it.

If you visit Noordwijk you should certainly have a beer in this great bar, meet local people at the…read morebar and experience the hospitality of the owners Coen and Vis