THE BUTCHER Nine Streets is the Amsterdam city-centre branch of the Dutch burger brand THE BUTCHER, at Paleisstraat 14 (corner of Spuistraat), 1012 RB Amsterdam — a two-minute walk from Dam Square and on the eastern edge of the Negen Straatjes shopping district.
It opens daily at 11:30 and serves burgers made from 14-day-matured Prime Aberdeen Angus beef, with mains roughly €10.50–€15.95. Walk-ins only at busy times; the kitchen runs until 23:30 Sunday–Thursday and 01:00 on Friday and Saturday.
Quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | THE BUTCHER Nine Streets (listed on some platforms as The Butcher 9 Streets) |
| Address | Paleisstraat 14, 1012 RB Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Neighbourhood | Amsterdam-Centrum, at the corner of Spuistraat, just east of the Nine Streets canal blocks |
| Phone | +31 (0)20 811 33 88 |
| Opened | Autumn 2016 (the brand’s first location opened in De Pijp in 2012) |
| Hours | Sun–Thu 11:30–23:30; Fri–Sat 11:30–01:00 |
| Price level | Burgers €10.50–€15.95; sides €4.25–€6.95; beers €4.50–€6.00 |
| Beef | 14-day-matured Prime Aberdeen Angus; any patty can be swapped for plant-based |
| Good for | Late lunch, pre-night-out dinner, takeaway, Uber Eats delivery, summer terrace |
| Owner | The Entourage Group |
What it is and who it suits
This is a counter-forward burger bar in a compact corner unit, not a full-service restaurant. You order, you sit at a small table or a window stool, and food arrives fast. In summer a handful of terrace seats appear on Paleisstraat, which is the best place to sit if you can get one — the interior gets loud and warm when the room fills after 19:00.
It suits you if you want a reliable, mid-priced meal in the centre without a reservation, or a solid late plate after drinks on Spuistraat. It suits you less if you want a quiet canal-side dinner, a long tasting menu, or table service with wine pairings — the Nine Streets menu is burgers, fried sides, beer, soft drinks and milkshakes, and nothing more.
Across review platforms it sits around 4.2–4.3 out of 5 from several thousand ratings, which is roughly where Amsterdam’s better mid-market burger bars land. Treat it as a dependable centre option rather than a destination meal.
Menu and prices
All beef burgers use 14-day-matured Prime Aberdeen Angus, and the menu states that any patty can be swapped for a plant-based one. Prices below come from the current Nine Streets menu PDF on the official site; re-check before quoting them, because THE BUTCHER updates prices without announcement.
| Item | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| THE BUTCHER | €12.95 | Angus beef, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, gherkin, Butcher sauce |
| THE BUTCHER with cheese | €13.95 | The house burger plus Dutch Edam |
| The Daddy | €15.95 | 200g Angus patty, melted Edam, bacon, BBQ sauce, grilled onions |
| Truffle Burger | €13.95 | Angus beef with truffle mayo (not a truffle glaze) |
| Silence of the Lamb | €13.45 | New Zealand lamb with mint and dill mayonnaise |
| The Crazy Chick | €12.95 | Crispy chicken breast with garlic mayo; +€1.20 to make it hot and spicy |
| The Ugly | €12.50 | Beef or chicken in a tortilla wrap with avocado, jalapeño, sour cream |
| Benedict | €14.95 | Angus beef, ham, fried egg, hollandaise |
| The Veggie Delight | €12.95 | Homemade falafel patty with mint and dill mayonnaise (vegetarian) |
| The Plant Base | €13.95 | Redefine Meat plant-based patty with smoked BBQ sauce |
| Smashed single / double | €10.50 / €14.50 | American cheese, pickle, lettuce, Butcher sauce |
| Butcher fries / sweet potato fries | €4.50 / €5.95 | Standard portions; sauces are €0.80–€1.25 extra |
| Chicken wings (6 / 12) | €6.95 / €12.75 | Shareable side |
| Milkshakes / boozy shake | €7.50 / €9.50 | Vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, banana, Oreo; dark rum and chocolate |
What to order
- First visit, standard appetite: THE BUTCHER with cheese at €13.95. It is the reference burger the brand built its name on, and everything else is a variation.
- Bigger appetite: The Daddy, €15.95, with a 200g patty, bacon and BBQ sauce. It is the only burger on the menu with a stated patty weight above the standard size.
- Cheapest full meal: a single Smashed burger at €10.50 with Butcher fries at €4.50 keeps you at €15 before drinks — the lowest realistic spend here.
- Plant-based: The Plant Base uses a Redefine Meat patty (€13.95). The falafel-based Veggie Delight is vegetarian and a different dish entirely, so order by name rather than asking for “the veggie one”.
- Skip if you dislike sweet condiments: several burgers lean on BBQ sauce or flavoured mayo. Ask for sauce on the side if you want the beef to lead.
There is no cocktail list at the Nine Streets branch. Drinks are lagers and pilsners at €4.50–€5.00, Desperados at €6.00, cider at €5.75, soft drinks from €3.50 plus €0.15 deposit, and milkshakes. If you want cocktails with a burger, the separate THE BUTCHER Social Club in the A’DAM Toren is the brand’s bar-led venue.
Best time to go
| When | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Weekdays 11:30–13:00 | Quietest service of the day, tables free, fastest kitchen |
| Weekdays 14:00–16:30 | Dead zone in the centre; good for a late solo lunch with a window seat |
| Daily 18:00–20:30 | Busiest stretch, standing waits likely, loudest room |
| Sun–Thu 22:00–23:15 | Calm, but order well before the 23:30 close |
| Fri–Sat 23:00–01:00 | Late crowd from nearby bars; the reason to know this address at all |
| May–September | Terrace seats on Paleisstraat; snap them up rather than sitting inside |
One practical caveat: a kitchen close time is not a last-order time. On weekend nights, arriving after 00:30 is a gamble. Call ahead on +31 (0)20 811 33 88 if you are cutting it close, and check the official contact page for holiday hours around King’s Day, Christmas and New Year, when centre venues change schedules.
How to get there
Paleisstraat is the short street running west from Dam Square behind the Royal Palace, and the restaurant sits where it meets Spuistraat. If a guide sends you to a canal address on the Keizersgracht, it has confused this branch with the Albert Cuyp location in De Pijp. Paleisstraat 14 is the correct address for Nine Streets.
- On foot from Dam Square: cross to the Royal Palace, walk along Paleisstraat away from the square, and you reach the corner of Spuistraat in about two minutes.
- On foot from Amsterdam Centraal: roughly 15 minutes straight down Damrak to Dam Square, then west on Paleisstraat.
- By tram: tram 2 from Centraal stops at Dam and at Spui, both within a few minutes’ walk. GVB changed several central tram routes and timetables on 29 March 2026, so confirm your line on gvb.nl or in 9292 rather than trusting older blog directions.
- Paying for transit: tap a contactless bank card or phone with OVpay at the tram doors. The old single-use paper OV-chipkaart is no longer the default, and you do not need to buy a card for one short ride.
- By bike: there is no dedicated parking outside, so use the racks on Spuistraat or the Spui area and lock the frame and wheel to a fixed rack. Bikes left loose in the centre disappear quickly.
- By car: don’t. This is deep inside the paid-parking and low-emission centre with no nearby loading space; the P+R sites on the city edge plus a tram ride are cheaper and faster.
Which THE BUTCHER location to choose
The brand runs several Amsterdam venues with overlapping but not identical menus, which is the single most common source of confusion in reviews. Use the branch that matches your plan.
| Location | Where | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Nine Streets | Paleisstraat 14, Centrum | Central sightseeing days, late weekend service, takeaway |
| Albert Cuyp | Albert Cuypstraat 129, De Pijp | Market visits; the original 2012 site with its hidden bar behind the shop |
| Foodhallen | Bellamyplein area, Amsterdam-West | Groups who want different cuisines at one table |
| Social Club | A’DAM Toren, Amsterdam-Noord | Drinks-led evenings with a view, cocktails on the menu |
| Smashed Burger | Albert Cuypstraat 59, De Pijp | Cheapest, fastest smash-style order |
| Schiphol | Airport | Pre-flight meal only |
Mistakes visitors make
- Expecting a full build-your-own burger. You can add toppings — bacon, egg, avocado, blue cheese, vegan cheddar, an extra 160g patty at €6.45 — but the base burgers are fixed recipes.
- Assuming a canal-view table. The unit faces a busy street corner, not water. For a canal seat in this area, walk two minutes west into the actual Nine Streets.
- Turning up as a group of six or more at 19:30 with no plan. Seating is tight and largely first-come, so split the table or take the food to a bench on Singel.
- Paying cash. Many Amsterdam-Centrum venues are card-only; bring a contactless card or phone.
- Trusting old opening hours. Third-party listings still show a 22:00 or 23:30 close on nights when the official page says otherwise. The site’s own contact page is the source of truth.
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly is THE BUTCHER Nine Streets?
At Paleisstraat 14, 1012 RB Amsterdam, on the corner of Spuistraat. It is about a two-minute walk west of Dam Square, on the edge of the Negen Straatjes shopping district rather than on one of the nine streets themselves.
What are the opening hours?
The official contact page lists 11:30 to 23:30 Sunday through Thursday and 11:30 to 01:00 on Friday and Saturday. Some third-party listings still show earlier closing times, so check the official page before a late visit.
How much does a meal cost?
Burgers run from €10.50 for a single smashed burger to €15.95 for The Daddy. With fries at €4.50 and a beer at €4.50, expect roughly €20 to €26 per person.
Are there vegan and vegetarian burgers?
Yes. The Plant Base uses a Redefine Meat plant-based patty at €13.95, the falafel-based Veggie Delight is €12.95, and the menu states any burger patty can be swapped for a plant-based one. Ask about cheese and sauces if you need a fully vegan build.
Can you book a table?
This branch operates mainly on walk-ins, and seating is limited. Call +31 (0)20 811 33 88 for larger groups, or use takeaway and Uber Eats delivery at peak times.
Is it the same as the Albert Cuyp location?
No. The original opened in De Pijp in 2012 at Albert Cuypstraat 129 and has a hidden bar behind the burger shop. Nine Streets opened in autumn 2016 and serves the signature menu without a cocktail program.
