Food scene
Bam Boa
135 WeesperzijdeNice little breakfast/lunch spot on the river.
Good when the sun is out.
Drovers Dog
206 WibautstraatGood aussie style food
Kees. drinken, eten en drinken
44 WeesperzijdeNice set-menu restaurant with good food and wine
Pata Negra
124 UtrechtsestraatA little bohemian style patas restaurant
bicycle rental
City Bike Oosterpark
150 Eerste OosterparkstraatGood prices for bicycle rental, close to my apartment
Pubs
Amstelhoven
18 Nieuwe HerengrachtOn the canal, for lunch and dinner.
Also sometimes a club at night.
Cafe Gollem Raamsteeg
4 RaamsteegNice and cozy place with lots of Belgian beers.
On the canal, good when sunny.
Or inside, especially Sunday afternoons with live jazz.
46 locals recommend
The Garden
59HS KloveniersburgwalOn the canal, good when sunny.
Or inside, especially Sunday afternoons with live jazz.
Brouwerij de Prael
26 Oudezijds ArmsteegVery cool bar, serves food and their own beer.
One of my favourite local pubs.
Many belgian beers to choose from.
Good food too.
47 locals recommend
De Zotte
29 RaamstraatOne of my favourite local pubs.
Many belgian beers to choose from.
Good food too.
Sightseeing
Hortus Botanicus
2a Plantage MiddenlaanVery pretty botanical gardens
Oosterpark
OosterparkNice local park
Vondelpark
Another great park
Music
The best live music venue in Amsterdam.
Inside a beautiful old renovated church.
937 locals recommend
Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansThe best live music venue in Amsterdam.
Inside a beautiful old renovated church.
Melkweg
234A LijnbaansgrachtAnother great music venue