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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 · Rembrandtplein

    Café Krom

    Beers & bar snacks are dished up in this old-fashioned place with a vintage jukebox & a terrace.

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  • Café · West

    Café Mads.

    Down-to-earth cafe serving sandwiches, pastries & other typical fare along with coffee & beer.

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  • Café · Oost

    Café Maxwell

    Relaxed cafe/bar with modern exposed-brick interior serving international dishes & 10 beers on tap.

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  • Café · Centrum

    Café De Zeemeeuw

    Café De Zeemeeuw, on the outskirts of Amsterdam's red light district, offers a relaxed vibe and excellent drinks. Known for its top-notch service and…

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  • Café · Binnenstad

    Café van Beeren

    Bruin cafe midden in Amsterdam centrum met voornamelijk Nederlandse bieren op tap en fles.

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  • Café · Grachtengordel

    Eetcafe Singel 404

    Long-running daytime cafe with coffee, cocktails & lunch fare, plus terrace seats along the canal.

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  • Café · Plantage

    Café de Oude Werf

    De Oude Werf, a neighborhood café in Amsterdam’s Eastern Islands, offers a cozy Dutch atmosphere with tasty bites and drinks. The friendly staff is…

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  • Café · Centrum

    Café De Koe

    Café De Koe is a popular, unpretentious Amsterdam brown café known for its lively atmosphere, affordable drinks, and eclectic crowd.

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  • Café · Oud-West

    Café Belcampo

    Café Belcampo is a welcoming neighbourhood bar in Amsterdam offering a wide selection of drinks and a warm, casual atmosphere.

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  • Café · Rembrandtplein

    Café Kuyl

    CASUAL. LOCAL. CRAFT. Café Kuyl is a traditional Dutch pub with a 21st century twist. Authentic Art Deco combined with local modern street art.…

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