Guidebook for Amsterdam

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Guidebook for Amsterdam

Essentials

Best rated quality/price ratio for biological vegetables and fruit, as certified by Dutch Consumer Federation in the years 2009-2012. All varieties of fresh bread and pastries from 8:00am
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Lidl
25a Hemonylaan
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Best rated quality/price ratio for biological vegetables and fruit, as certified by Dutch Consumer Federation in the years 2009-2012. All varieties of fresh bread and pastries from 8:00am
Best manifestation of Amsterdam's multiculturality: food, beverages, textiles and all kinds of gadgets: the Flemish fried potatoes next to the papaya's.
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Ринок Альберта Кайпа
Albert Cuypstraat
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Best manifestation of Amsterdam's multiculturality: food, beverages, textiles and all kinds of gadgets: the Flemish fried potatoes next to the papaya's.
AH (Albert Heyn) a small supermarket shop of the largest grocery in NL. Easygoing store for quickly shopping daily food and drinks. Use the Bonus Card (on your key ring) for reductions.
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Frederiksplein
3 Frederiksplein
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AH (Albert Heyn) a small supermarket shop of the largest grocery in NL. Easygoing store for quickly shopping daily food and drinks. Use the Bonus Card (on your key ring) for reductions.
Great fresh fish shop in a rather small place, Has daily entrance at all Dutch, Belgian and Danish fish auctions. Member of an extensive network of vendors in the rest of Europe.
Vishandel Tel
13 Kloveniersburgwal
Great fresh fish shop in a rather small place, Has daily entrance at all Dutch, Belgian and Danish fish auctions. Member of an extensive network of vendors in the rest of Europe.
Utrechtsestraat 17: In the former vaults of the old Bank building you will now find the "organic heaven". Tip: delicious meatballs and smoked salmon.
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Marqt
402 Ceintuurbaan
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Utrechtsestraat 17: In the former vaults of the old Bank building you will now find the "organic heaven". Tip: delicious meatballs and smoked salmon.

Food Scene

From 8:00 am-10:00 am a quick and casual breakfast for the early birds for an unbelievable price. An easy start-on the-go of a long day walking around.
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Hema
212 Kalverstraat
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From 8:00 am-10:00 am a quick and casual breakfast for the early birds for an unbelievable price. An easy start-on the-go of a long day walking around.
A cocky but highly favorite spot for the locals. Coffee from a small but reliable Italian brand. Staff that can fulfill every wish of the connoisseur. Good tasting stroopwafels (waffles with honey).
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de koffie salon centrum
130-BG Utrechtsestraat
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A cocky but highly favorite spot for the locals. Coffee from a small but reliable Italian brand. Staff that can fulfill every wish of the connoisseur. Good tasting stroopwafels (waffles with honey).
More than 15 years a favorite for its "jamón ibérico", the ham from the black footed pig, called "Pata Negra". Great variety of well tasting tapas and wines.
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Pata Negra
124 Utrechtsestraat
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More than 15 years a favorite for its "jamón ibérico", the ham from the black footed pig, called "Pata Negra". Great variety of well tasting tapas and wines.
Casual and surprisingly good food. The place is huge and very ‘now’. An all-day place for the locals: from breakfast till late-night drinking, Coffee house, restaurant and work spot (free wifi).
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Café Restaurant De Ysbreeker
23 Weesperzijde
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Casual and surprisingly good food. The place is huge and very ‘now’. An all-day place for the locals: from breakfast till late-night drinking, Coffee house, restaurant and work spot (free wifi).
Beautiful views over Muntplein and river Amstel, plus great selection of quality food and wines. Pure and simple. Venetian style of cooking. Lunch and diner menus change with the seasons.
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Incanto
2 Amstel
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Beautiful views over Muntplein and river Amstel, plus great selection of quality food and wines. Pure and simple. Venetian style of cooking. Lunch and diner menus change with the seasons.
Fantastic place on the inside. A good place to pick up Italian meals to home. Alternatively you can take a seat at one of the small tables and order a delicious panini.
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Uliveto
118 Weteringschans
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Fantastic place on the inside. A good place to pick up Italian meals to home. Alternatively you can take a seat at one of the small tables and order a delicious panini.
Spacious/light café restaurant, at the heart of the Old City. Lunch/Dinner/Drinks/Coffee/High Tea. Open from 9:30 - 1:00/2:00 am
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Café de Jaren
20-20 Nieuwe Doelenstraat
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Spacious/light café restaurant, at the heart of the Old City. Lunch/Dinner/Drinks/Coffee/High Tea. Open from 9:30 - 1:00/2:00 am
Cheap and terrific food has earned a devoted following of locals. Menu choices: Peking Duck, clay pots with crispy meat and vegetables, black bean oysters.
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Nam Kee
111-113 Zeedijk
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Cheap and terrific food has earned a devoted following of locals. Menu choices: Peking Duck, clay pots with crispy meat and vegetables, black bean oysters.
A traditional Japanese restaurant If you want class, head out here and surrender to the charming staff and the too-neat-to-eat presentation.
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Yamazato
333 Ferdinand Bolstraat
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A traditional Japanese restaurant If you want class, head out here and surrender to the charming staff and the too-neat-to-eat presentation.
This (pricey) restaurant adds a whole new class of culinary comfort in the city. For the taste buds: Wagyu steak tartare, mains of Iberico suckling pig.
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Taiko Bar
50 Paulus Potterstraat
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This (pricey) restaurant adds a whole new class of culinary comfort in the city. For the taste buds: Wagyu steak tartare, mains of Iberico suckling pig.
Enjoy, besides the perfect coffee and freshly squeezed juices, the preservative free muffins and carrot cake, or take away sandwiches, salads and pastas.
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Small World Catering
14 Binnen Oranjestraat
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Enjoy, besides the perfect coffee and freshly squeezed juices, the preservative free muffins and carrot cake, or take away sandwiches, salads and pastas.
An authentic Thai place, which is why it's very crowded. But it's worth waiting for eating.
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Bird Thais Restaurant
72-74 Zeedijk
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An authentic Thai place, which is why it's very crowded. But it's worth waiting for eating.
It is the closest you'll come to a California-style burrito. Chili verde is good, as are tacos, tostadas and chimichangas. With crunchy totilla chips and a salad you have a great budget option.
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The Taco Shop
200 Tolstraat
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It is the closest you'll come to a California-style burrito. Chili verde is good, as are tacos, tostadas and chimichangas. With crunchy totilla chips and a salad you have a great budget option.
A unique and child-friendly experience. In earlier days the water pump station for Amsterdam, pumping the water from the coast's dunes. Now a favourite restaurant for the locals.
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Café Restaurant Amsterdam
6 Watertorenplein
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A unique and child-friendly experience. In earlier days the water pump station for Amsterdam, pumping the water from the coast's dunes. Now a favourite restaurant for the locals.
Dishes from across Asia, including Japanese yakitori, sushi and Chinese dim sum. It's clean, serene and sophisticated.
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A-Fusion Food & Drinks
130 Zeedijk
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Dishes from across Asia, including Japanese yakitori, sushi and Chinese dim sum. It's clean, serene and sophisticated.
An examplary menu with wine pairing. Comprehensive antipasti, freshly made ​​ravioli with real truffle, lovely tender piece of meat and delightful panna cotta for dessert.
Restaurant Felicita
187C1 Weteringschans
An examplary menu with wine pairing. Comprehensive antipasti, freshly made ​​ravioli with real truffle, lovely tender piece of meat and delightful panna cotta for dessert.
An opportunity for meeting the Indonesian cuisine! It's pretty spicy. I have seen discolouring a table companion alternately white and red. Ah, those satés kambing!
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Tempo Doeloe
75 Utrechtsestraat
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An opportunity for meeting the Indonesian cuisine! It's pretty spicy. I have seen discolouring a table companion alternately white and red. Ah, those satés kambing!
Great love for the original Italian art of cooking. Home-made Italian bread and fresh pastas. Whenever possible biological products. Fixed menu is changed every season.
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Toscanini
75 Lindengracht
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Great love for the original Italian art of cooking. Home-made Italian bread and fresh pastas. Whenever possible biological products. Fixed menu is changed every season.
The dishes are honest, and just as you have them in a French bistro. Here you can find a true pate, which does not have the looks of lean minced meat, but is coarse and creamy.
Bouchon du Centre
3 Falckstraat
The dishes are honest, and just as you have them in a French bistro. Here you can find a true pate, which does not have the looks of lean minced meat, but is coarse and creamy.
Here they stand for the good French bourgeois cuisine, excellent seafood plateaus, a great steak tartare -prepared at your table - and for everything for which you formerly had to travel to Paris.
Brasserie FLO Amsterdam
9 Amstelstraat
Here they stand for the good French bourgeois cuisine, excellent seafood plateaus, a great steak tartare -prepared at your table - and for everything for which you formerly had to travel to Paris.
A French-Mediterranean restaurant has long been the favorite of local gourmets. The dining area has poor acoustics, but the quality of food is inversely related to that inconvenience.
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Bordewijk
7 Noordermarkt
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A French-Mediterranean restaurant has long been the favorite of local gourmets. The dining area has poor acoustics, but the quality of food is inversely related to that inconvenience.
This cuisine ( ** Michelin) pays much attention to flavors and textures of vegetables, fruits and spices. The chef uses these in his own way. Where else to eat a € 8,00 Hamburger once in your life?
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& moshik
5 Oosterdokskade
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This cuisine ( ** Michelin) pays much attention to flavors and textures of vegetables, fruits and spices. The chef uses these in his own way. Where else to eat a € 8,00 Hamburger once in your life?
OK, the reviews are divided over the quality of the coffee, but the ambiance is not any less. A tiny little touch of NYC in Amsterdam
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Starbucks
72 Overtoom
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OK, the reviews are divided over the quality of the coffee, but the ambiance is not any less. A tiny little touch of NYC in Amsterdam
Utrechtsestraat 37: Livingroom-like lunchroom with small courtyard in the summer favorite. An advantage and a disadvantage at the same time: mobile calling is not appreciated here.
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Utrechtsestraat
Utrechtsestraat
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Utrechtsestraat 37: Livingroom-like lunchroom with small courtyard in the summer favorite. An advantage and a disadvantage at the same time: mobile calling is not appreciated here.
Original Indonesian kitchen, managed by family members. Those ladies have their old ways of cooking not forgotten.
Soenda Kelapa Indonesisch Eethuis
89 Utrechtsestraat
Original Indonesian kitchen, managed by family members. Those ladies have their old ways of cooking not forgotten.
A menu that's changing with the seasons. Italian culinary tradition. Regional dishes. The simple tastes of the Italian kitchen are leading. Pastas, bread, ice cream and coffee pastries are handmade.
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Segugio
96 Utrechtsestraat
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A menu that's changing with the seasons. Italian culinary tradition. Regional dishes. The simple tastes of the Italian kitchen are leading. Pastas, bread, ice cream and coffee pastries are handmade.

Sightseeing

This building is the historical place where the family Frank and two other families lived during World War II (1942-1944). Daughter Anne Frank has written here her diary.
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Будинок Анни Франк
20 Westermarkt
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This building is the historical place where the family Frank and two other families lived during World War II (1942-1944). Daughter Anne Frank has written here her diary.
An impressive building in the style of the Roman Empires. Originally town hall of Amsterdam, nowadays the Queen's palace where State's guests are recieved.
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Royal Palace Amsterdam
147 Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal
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An impressive building in the style of the Roman Empires. Originally town hall of Amsterdam, nowadays the Queen's palace where State's guests are recieved.
Close together: The Rijks, Stedelijk, Royal Concertgebouw and Van Gogh. The Rijks is reopened in april 2013. The Van Gogh is temporarily moved to the Hermitage untill 2013.
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Museumplein
Museumplein
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Close together: The Rijks, Stedelijk, Royal Concertgebouw and Van Gogh. The Rijks is reopened in april 2013. The Van Gogh is temporarily moved to the Hermitage untill 2013.
This large venue hosts acts that are too big for the 17th Century inner city of Old Amsterdam.
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AFAS Live
590 Johan Cruijff Boulevard
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This large venue hosts acts that are too big for the 17th Century inner city of Old Amsterdam.
This behemoth venue opened in 2012 and can contain 17.000 people. It attracted suitably big names already: Lady Gaga, Madonna and George Michael, to name but a few.
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Ziggo Dome
100 De Passage
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This behemoth venue opened in 2012 and can contain 17.000 people. It attracted suitably big names already: Lady Gaga, Madonna and George Michael, to name but a few.
This former dairy acts as a home-away-from-home of all styles, drawing an eclectic crowd. Offers a full programme year round. A key cultural beacon in the last 30 years.
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Мелквег
234A Lijnbaansgracht
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This former dairy acts as a home-away-from-home of all styles, drawing an eclectic crowd. Offers a full programme year round. A key cultural beacon in the last 30 years.
The Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ functions as a cultural link connecting the newly developed IJ banks with the old heart of the city. The building was designed by the Danish architects 3XN.
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Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
1 Piet Heinkade
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The Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ functions as a cultural link connecting the newly developed IJ banks with the old heart of the city. The building was designed by the Danish architects 3XN.
The Alteration (1578) brought originally Catholic Amsterdam under Calvinist rule. The Begijnhof houses were beguines' private property. So they were allowed to remain as Catholic institution.
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Бегійнхоф
1 Begijnhof
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The Alteration (1578) brought originally Catholic Amsterdam under Calvinist rule. The Begijnhof houses were beguines' private property. So they were allowed to remain as Catholic institution.
At 28,000 square metres spread over 10 levels, the OBA is the largest public library in Europe and an excellent spot to spend a couple of hours.
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OBA Library of Amsterdam
143 Oosterdokskade
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At 28,000 square metres spread over 10 levels, the OBA is the largest public library in Europe and an excellent spot to spend a couple of hours.
Over 300 concerts annually, in which a variety of jazz and improvised music can be enjoyed. Focus on new developments. But also a significant selection of more mainstream music.
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Bimhuis
3 Piet Heinkade
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Over 300 concerts annually, in which a variety of jazz and improvised music can be enjoyed. Focus on new developments. But also a significant selection of more mainstream music.
A nice view over Amsterdam? Walk along the right side of the IJ-tunnel up to the large open air terraces of the Nemo Museum. Enjoy your day, children, parents and grandparents!
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NEMO Science Center
2 Oosterdok
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A nice view over Amsterdam? Walk along the right side of the IJ-tunnel up to the large open air terraces of the Nemo Museum. Enjoy your day, children, parents and grandparents!
Utrechtsestraat 22: Strict juice bar with healthy mixtures as raw chocolate and wheatgrass: as if you take a bite out of a lawn, but certainly with an encouraging after taste
Litedark urban food
22 Utrechtsestraat
Utrechtsestraat 22: Strict juice bar with healthy mixtures as raw chocolate and wheatgrass: as if you take a bite out of a lawn, but certainly with an encouraging after taste
Utrechtsestraat 40: In this HiFi Walhalla they let you hear how addictingly beautiful music can sound at home.
Concerto Audio - Music Systems
6 Mariadistelkade
Utrechtsestraat 40: In this HiFi Walhalla they let you hear how addictingly beautiful music can sound at home.
Utrechtsestraat 57: Around lunchtime, the queues may reach until the bridge. "Simone on a brown slice of bread" sells the fastest: old cheese, arugula, Parma ham, pine nuts and truffle sauce.
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Café Van Leeuwen
711HS Keizersgracht
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Utrechtsestraat 57: Around lunchtime, the queues may reach until the bridge. "Simone on a brown slice of bread" sells the fastest: old cheese, arugula, Parma ham, pine nuts and truffle sauce.
Utrechtsestraat 52-58: A five buildings comprising hotspot for LP and CD lovers, with recently a coffee lounge and regular live music.
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Concerto
54- 60 Utrechtsestraat
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Utrechtsestraat 52-58: A five buildings comprising hotspot for LP and CD lovers, with recently a coffee lounge and regular live music.

Shopping

One of the large Apple Stores in Europe with a large staff to support you in using all the Apple products.
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Apple Amsterdam
25 Leidseplein
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One of the large Apple Stores in Europe with a large staff to support you in using all the Apple products.

Arts & Culture

This former Protestant church is a cornerstone of the live music and clubbing scene for more than 40 years. The building is in such high demand that it often hosts several events in one day.
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Парадізо
6-8 Weteringschans
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This former Protestant church is a cornerstone of the live music and clubbing scene for more than 40 years. The building is in such high demand that it often hosts several events in one day.
Hosts several concerts each month featuring chamber music, choirs and ensembles. Situated in the "Begijnenhof", a configuration of small medieval houses around this originally Catholic Church.
English Reformed Church
48 Begijnhof
Hosts several concerts each month featuring chamber music, choirs and ensembles. Situated in the "Begijnenhof", a configuration of small medieval houses around this originally Catholic Church.
In 1948 Jorn (COpenha), Noiret, Dotremont (BRuss), Karel Appel,Corneille,Constant (Amsterdam) were ANTI intellectual approaches and PRO a simple principle of ‘Doing’.COBRA was born. Tram 5: Terminal
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Музей сучасного мистецтва CoBrA
1 Sandbergplein
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In 1948 Jorn (COpenha), Noiret, Dotremont (BRuss), Karel Appel,Corneille,Constant (Amsterdam) were ANTI intellectual approaches and PRO a simple principle of ‘Doing’.COBRA was born. Tram 5: Terminal

Drinks & Nightlife

A real ‘brown pub’, located in a monumental building. A nostalgic and welcoming bar, due to its laidback attitude. For decades the place has remained totally unaltered.
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Cafe Slijterij Oosterling
140 Utrechtsestraat
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A real ‘brown pub’, located in a monumental building. A nostalgic and welcoming bar, due to its laidback attitude. For decades the place has remained totally unaltered.
A brown café. It has occupied a lovely site on the river Amstel for more than 100 years. The wine list is longer than most bars, the snacks are classy. Entertainment from big bands to lindy hop.
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Café Hesp
130-131 Weesperzijde
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A brown café. It has occupied a lovely site on the river Amstel for more than 100 years. The wine list is longer than most bars, the snacks are classy. Entertainment from big bands to lindy hop.
The smallest bar in Amsterdam. Also one of the oldest. The Doctor has the cure for whatever ails you. Since 1798. Whisky figures large, there's a monthly special.
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Café De Koe
381 Marnixstraat
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The smallest bar in Amsterdam. Also one of the oldest. The Doctor has the cure for whatever ails you. Since 1798. Whisky figures large, there's a monthly special.
In a ramshackle 17th cent house with open fire, mismatched furniture, and entertaining locals. Here is living a happy cat in a box on the radiator. But there is also an extensive wine cellar.
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Café de Wetering
37 Weteringstraat
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In a ramshackle 17th cent house with open fire, mismatched furniture, and entertaining locals. Here is living a happy cat in a box on the radiator. But there is also an extensive wine cellar.
This "Berlin living room bar" has a personal, cosy vibe.On offer are German beers: Weihenstaphaner on tap, Jever, Berliner Pilsener.Try a Bavarian smoke brew, the Schänkerla Rauchbier Märzen.
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Café Brecht
157 Weteringschans
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This "Berlin living room bar" has a personal, cosy vibe.On offer are German beers: Weihenstaphaner on tap, Jever, Berliner Pilsener.Try a Bavarian smoke brew, the Schänkerla Rauchbier Märzen.
One of the crown jewels of Amsterdam bars is The Pilsner Club, better known as The British Bottom. The pub dates back to 1893. A smoke and music free café and particularly a café without bar.
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The Pilsener Club
4 Begijnensteeg
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One of the crown jewels of Amsterdam bars is The Pilsner Club, better known as The British Bottom. The pub dates back to 1893. A smoke and music free café and particularly a café without bar.
The IJ Brewery,certified organic beers can be sampled at the tasting room or large terrace under the De Gooyer windmill. Daily from 15:00-20:00pm. Tram 10 (direction Azartplein): STOP Hoogte Kadijk
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Brouwerij 't IJ
7 Funenkade
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The IJ Brewery,certified organic beers can be sampled at the tasting room or large terrace under the De Gooyer windmill. Daily from 15:00-20:00pm. Tram 10 (direction Azartplein): STOP Hoogte Kadijk