Bar · Centrum
Waterkant
Waterkant is a modern canalside bar and eatery in Amsterdam that serves Dutch and Surinamese cuisine.
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Activities
Amsterdam doesn’t need a long activities list to fill a weekend — the city itself is the activity, and a slow morning walking the canal ring will do more for you than most ticketed attractions. But the active part of the trip is where the city’s stranger side shows up: a swing off the back of A’DAM Tower at 100 metres over the IJ, the WONDR Experience near Marineterrein, a Brouwerij ‘t IJ windmill tour, a guided street-art walk through NDSM Wharf, a canal swim at Sloterplas in summer. This curated list collects the Amsterdam Local Gems venues built around doing rather than looking: rooftop swings, immersive art experiences, distillery and brewery tastings, themed walking tours, and bike-friendly outings within and just beyond the city limits.
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Bar · Jordaan
Proeflokaal Arendsnest
Proeflokaal Arendsnest in Amsterdam is a cozy bar that serves over 100 beers exclusively from Dutch breweries.
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Café · Grachtengordel
Café Brecht
A cozy living-room-style café near Rijksmuseum featuring mismatched vintage furniture, extensive German beer selection including Augustiner, and ramshackle bohemian charm.
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Wine bar · De Pijp
Paskamer
Paskamer in Amsterdam is a trendy wine bar offering international sharing plates and an extensive selection of wines, including tastings.
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Bar · Noord
A’DAM Tower
The A'DAM Tower in Amsterdam is a 100-meter-tall architectural marvel offering panoramic views of the city and featuring attractions like Europe's highest swing, "Over…
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Cocktail bar · Rembrandtplein
Door 74
A reservation-only speakeasy hidden behind a secret door on Reguliersdwarsstraat, twice recognized on The World's 50 Best Bars list for innovative cocktails and art-deco…
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Cocktail bar · Nieuwmarkt
Rosalia’s Menagerie
A cozy speakeasy cocktail bar celebrating Dutch distilling heritage with creative drinks in a historic 1651 canal house along Kloveniersburgwal, steps from Nieuwmarkt.
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Restaurant · Binnenstad
d’Vijff Vlieghen
A historic Dutch restaurant in five interconnected 17th-century canal houses featuring traditional seasonal cuisine, original Rembrandt etchings, and antique Delft Blue tiles since 1939.
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Restaurant · Museumkwartier
RIJKS®
RIJKS®, located in Amsterdam's Museumplein, is an upscale eatery that offers elegant dishes inspired by local ingredients and a commitment to culinary progression.
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Brewery · De Wallen
De Bekeerde Suster
De Bekeerde Suster is a historical brewery and tasting room located in Amsterdam that serves unique beers with a historical story and pairs them…
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