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Historic Brown Cafes (Bruine Kroegen)

Bruine kroegen (brown cafés) are the quintessential Dutch living rooms: wood-paneled walls stained by centuries of smoke, Persian rugs on tables, flickering candlelight, and draft pilsner or jenever.


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    Café Lennep

    Rotisserie chicken, burgers & beer in an industrial-chic space with a lively canalside terrace.

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  • Pub · Leidseplein

    De Biertuin Prinsengracht

    A canal-side beer garden on the Prinsengracht offering a broad selection of craft beers and a spacious outdoor terrace.

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  • Bar · De Wallen

    Proeflokaal ‘t Kelkje

    An authentic Dutch jenever tasting room offering a traditional proeflokaaal experience with a curated selection of Dutch spirits.

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  • Bar · De Wallen

    Het Elfde Gebod

    An eccentric Amsterdam bar adorned with religious statues, serving a broad selection of Belgian beers and spirits.

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  • Pub · De Pijp

    Café Gollem

    A legendary Amsterdam beer café established in 1974, offering an extensive selection of Belgian and craft beers.

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