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!

If I could give zero stars, I would. This place is hands down one of the worst bars I've ever been…read moreto. The staff is unbelievably rude -- not "busy-night" rude, but straight-up dismissive and annoyed that customers even exist. Ordering a drink felt like I was inconveniencing them, and the attitude alone was enough to make me want to leave immediately. The bar itself is filthy. Sticky floors, dirty surfaces, and an overall grimy vibe that makes you question how often (if ever) anything gets cleaned. It's not "dive bar charm" -- it's just gross. On top of that, the drinks are insanely overpriced for what you get. Weak pours, zero effort, and absolutely not worth the money. You're basically paying premium prices to be treated poorly in a dirty environment. The atmosphere is just awful -- uncomfortable, unfriendly, and completely lacking any redeeming qualities. There are plenty of better bars where you can actually enjoy yourself without feeling disrespected or disgusted.

As our new best friend and the most hospitable bartender in Amsterdam said to me, Yelp is for the…read moreAmericans - which means unfortunately he's not going to hear me brag about how great his bar is. So this one's for you, American traveler! If you're in Amsterdam, do yourself a huge favor and visit Vesper - especially if you're a real fan of real gin, or genever, or jenever. Or whatever! The menu is delicious. I visited Vesper twice during my trip to Amsterdam. Each night, a very different experience. Both were met with a hospitable warm welcome, a cozy atmosphere, and fine craft cocktails where gin is supreme. Food: (drinks!) On my 1st visit, I enjoyed Vesper's Negroni. Smooth. Easy to drink more than one. While the small space was standing room only when we arrived, once a seat cleared up they brought us a small bowl of bar snacks, common at respectable craft bars in Amsterdam. During the second visit, it started off with us saying, "just one drink" and ended up with us shutting the place down with the bartenders over patron shots. It started off gently with their signature, Vesper - sweet and refreshing, and espresso martini - bold. Then I opened my mouth and we were there until until 2 trying whatever bartender Airto recommended, and you're in good hands when the bartender takes over! Service: On both occasions the bartender's made us feel at home with Joop greeting us at the door with a warm welcome as if we met before and we just stepped into his home. He cares about his customers as much as his neighbors in his quaint, quiet neighborhood. On the second night, our drinks were in the safe hands of Airto. He took great care of us, explaining each drink he crafted. Expanding our knowledge and taste of gin with not one, but two variations of jenever, and old style genever. Ambiance: You never know what you're going to get when you visit Vesper-hospitality and fine cocktails aside. Sure it's cute and quaint with a surprise basement in the floor. I implore you to make nice with your bartenders, explore off menu, be ready to stand, stay awhile to soak up the space, good music, and smooth drinks. I cannot wait for the next opportunity to return and enjoy more of Vesper. Thank you for the generous hospitality and warm welcome by the Vesper staff on the Friday & Saturday of November 11, 2023 of this last visit.

What a lovely place. It was crowded when we arrived but one of the staff members greeted us quickly…read more(and was very friendly) and we were able to take our drinks outside, which was great. The drinks were fantastic - unique and tasty, which I'm always looking for. I especially loved the Fin Fizz. Will definitely come back next time I'm in the city.

This bar was recommended to me by a bartender in Berlin. The first time I came I didn't have a…read morereservation but since it was just me, they were able to squeeze me in at the bar. The bartenders were busy but nice and took care to explain the creative and extensive menu. The second time I came I made a reservation for two online. You pay for the reservation but that amount is then applied to your check. The drinks are quite good and I understand the need for the reservation. It's not a big space but it's very popular so it's consistently full. This is a great bar so I can see why it's so popular. Don't miss Flying Dutchmen Cocktails in Amsterdam.

We stopped here for a cocktail. We did not have reservations so we had to wait until something…read moreopened. The server brought over a pinkish liquid and I asked what it was. He said water, so I assumed it was it was tinted from the lighting. When I took a sip it was a flavored water. I asked if it was gluten-free and he was very rude in his response. Basically was like um yea it just has spices in it. Spices may not be gluten free and could be of concern for a celiac. I asked him if any drinks were gluten free and he said all but 2. I wasn't confident that the drinks would be made separately from the non- gluten drinks so I opted not to get one. My friend got the bees knees and said it was really tasty. The server did come back and switch my water to regular at the end but he should have been upfront with what he gave to prevent any exposure to peoples allergies.

Great addition to the Spaarndammerbuurt. Good music, relaxed service that pays attention to you…read more Board games and good seating that enables a fun beginning or ending of a night to ramp up or wind down. A real recommendation for the 21-30 crowd. Think about whitest boy alive, bonobo, shins, etc. Enjoy!

Great corner bar in the new upcoming Spaarndammerbuurt... not touristic but VERY friendly and laid…read moreback... the Amsterdam real feeling ...no tourist... just a quiet and lively place. The bar is brand new, very very friendly service with drinks, standard bar food. GREAT terrace which stays in the sun till late... and yes.. they move the benches and tables to the other side of the street so you can enjoy the sun even later when the shade comes in.... SUPER!!! And you are few steps from Westerpark which is always a nice place to hang around.

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.

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

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.

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.

The food was amazing, I would suggest having the el cannabel royal burger and we got great…read moresuggestions by the staff on what to eat. if I could rate it 6/5 stars I would! - here's the el cannabel royal burger

Until now, I thought steak in Europe was not that great (typically too lean with no juiciness)…read more Cannibale Royale changed my mind! I ordered the Le Sympathique (200gr), a Bavette cut cooked to medium rare. Bavette in general is a more chewy meat, but when you cut it thin it can be highly enjoyable. They did an excellent job and they cooked it to perfection. Seared excellently, the meat was juicy and tender. You can see the juices flow when you cut into it. I also ordered bone marrow with it, and the combination of the two together was fantastic. Broccoli portion was generous, and it made a fantastic meal. Chimichurri sauce was okay. The ambiance of the place was energetic and located in NDSM, an interesting artsy part of town, worth a visit for all who come to Amsterdam.

Cool local spot to chat with friends and enjoy a local beer. They offer a small selection of bar…read morefood. We ordered some beers and the bitterballjin, olives and bacon tosti. All very good except the olives were full of oil and not very good, needed an acidic flavor to go with it. The bartender was nice and of course spoke perfect English. They have a bunch of board games to play while you wait for your food or just to hang out.

It is my favourite place "around the corner". Very nice atmosphere, nice weekly programme with DJs…read moreand semi-acoustic live performances, nice local and regional beers, nice personel, and nice people coming there. What else could you wish for?

It was freezing cold with long line, but that didn't stop us from waiting…read more Thank goodness the line moves fast as everyone had their apple pies and moved on. Plain Apple Pie - 5 stars With fresh whipped cream 5 stars plus Cappuccino 3 1/2 stars Coffee 3 1/3 stars Service 4 stars Ambiance 4 stars The pie? Yes, it's really worth it!

Winkel 43 is supposedly the place to go for Dutch apple pie. It was busy when we arrived but we…read morewere seared right away. The service was unremarkable and servers were unfriendly. The pie itself was dry and not as flavorful as the other places we tried. I appreciated that the pie wasn't sweet and served at room temperature and that a slice with canned whipped cream and a coffee was only €9 but that's where it ends. I would not recommend making a special trip here and opt for a bar who serves apple pie.