Deyacos Restaurant & Bar

Deyacos Restaurant & Bar sits at Nieuwmarkt 8-10, on the square around De Waag in central Amsterdam. It’s an all-day restaurant and cocktail bar known for Argentinian steak, sharing plates and a busy terrace, with cocktails at €10 after 10 PM and kitchen-to-bar hours that run until 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays.

Deyacos at a glance

Address	Nieuwmarkt 8-10, 1012 CR Amsterdam
Opening hours	Daily from 9 AM; until 1 AM Sunday to Thursday, until 3 AM Friday and Saturday
Happy hour	All cocktails €10 every night after 10 PM
Cocktail pitchers	€35
Known for	Argentinian steak, sharing platters, cocktails, terrace seating
Nearest metro	Nieuwmarkt (lines 51, 53 and 54)
Contact	+31 20 776 7382, [email protected]

About the restaurant

Deyacos draws a mix of locals and visitors. Inside, warm lighting and stylish decor give it a cosy, polished feel, and there’s enough of a buzz to make you want to linger.

The first time I stumbled upon Deyacos, I was a bit sceptical. Another trendy spot in Amsterdam? It turned out to be a treat. The house specialty is Argentinian steak, and the rest of the menu borrows from several cuisines: burgers, pizza, grilled chicken, seafood, vegetarian dishes and a Middle Eastern-style Mazza Special made for sharing. The crispy calamari is hard to resist.

Cocktails are a big part of the appeal, with a list of creative drinks that look as good as they taste. After 10 PM every cocktail costs €10, which makes it an easy place to round off an evening.

The atmosphere is what makes it work. It’s lively enough for a night out but relaxed enough for dinner with friends or family, and the terrace is a good spot for watching Nieuwmarkt go by on a sunny afternoon.

What stands out

1. Mazza Special: a sharing platter with four homemade dips (tzatziki, hummus, baba ganoush and muhammara), fresh bread, kibbeh stuffed with minced meat, cheese spring rolls and black olives. You might be reluctant to pass it around.
2. Argentinian steak: the dish the restaurant itself calls its specialty, and the obvious order if you’re there for dinner rather than drinks.
3. Late-night happy hour: every night after 10 PM, all cocktails are €10. A decent excuse to stay for one more.
4. Cocktail pitchers: €35, handy for groups and a fun way to share a round.
5. Terrace seating: there’s something lovely about sipping a cocktail while the square carries on around De Waag.
6. Late hours: open until 1 AM most nights and 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays, so it works for a late meal as well as drinks.
7. Photogenic interior: I wouldn’t pick a restaurant just for the photos, but there are plenty of corners that make a good backdrop.
8. Friendly staff: the team seems to enjoy their work, it comes through in the service, and they’re happy to recommend a dish or drink.

Best time to visit

It depends on the atmosphere you’re after. For a quieter lunch or early dinner, go between 12 PM and 6 PM, when the pace is relaxed and you can take your time over the meal.

For a taste of Amsterdam nightlife, go in the evening. Things usually pick up around 7 PM, the room is in full swing by 9 PM, and happy hour starts at 10 PM.

Friday and Saturday nights are the busiest and have a proper party feel, with the bar open until 3 AM. That makes Deyacos a handy place to start or end a night out.

A local tip: Sunday evenings are often overlooked. The weekend crowd has thinned, but there’s still a pleasant atmosphere for a relaxed dinner.

In summer, aim for a terrace seat on a sunny afternoon. Expect it to be busier during peak tourist months, roughly June to August, and at weekends, so book ahead if you have a specific time in mind.

How to get there

Deyacos is at Nieuwmarkt 8-10, about a 10-minute walk or one metro stop from Amsterdam Centraal.

Walking from Amsterdam Centraal

1. Leave the station by the city-centre (south) exit and cross to Prins Hendrikkade.
2. Turn left and walk to the Schreierstoren tower on the corner of the canal.
3. Turn right along the Geldersekade canal and follow it south.
4. The canal opens onto Nieuwmarkt and De Waag; look for number 8-10 on the square.

By metro

Take metro 51, 53 or 54 one stop from Centraal to Nieuwmarkt station, then walk up to the square. No tram stops on Nieuwmarkt itself, so the metro is the most direct public transport option.

By bike or car

Nieuwmarkt is easy to reach by bicycle, and there are plenty of rental shops around the centre. Leave the bike behind if you’re planning on a few cocktails.

Driving into central Amsterdam is slow and parking is expensive. If you do come by car, Parking Centrum Oosterdok at Oosterdoksstraat 150 is about a 13-minute walk from Nieuwmarkt.

If you have time, take a scenic route: from Centraal, walk down Oudezijds Voorburgwal past the canal houses and the Oude Kerk, then cut east through one of the side streets to Nieuwmarkt. It takes a few minutes longer and is a nice way to see the old centre before your meal.

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