Guidebook for Amsterdam

Emilie & Thom
Emilie & Thom
Guidebook for Amsterdam

Drinks & Nightlife

Best wine in Amsterdam, large glasses and amazing food!
42 locals recommend
Wijnbar diVino
41A Boomstraat
42 locals recommend
Best wine in Amsterdam, large glasses and amazing food!
Get a platter of lovely food. Don't forget to order the hamburger, it's divine.
105 locals recommend
Boca's
30 Westerstraat
105 locals recommend
Get a platter of lovely food. Don't forget to order the hamburger, it's divine.
Cocktails!
166 locals recommend
Vesper
57 Vinkenstraat
166 locals recommend
Cocktails!
Classy bar that's one to remember (+ to keep for yourself). It's a tiny speak-easy that looks like a proper mens club. They serve delicious cocktails. Make sure to respect the door policy: no sneakers
52 locals recommend
Bar Oldenhof
84-H Elandsgracht
52 locals recommend
Classy bar that's one to remember (+ to keep for yourself). It's a tiny speak-easy that looks like a proper mens club. They serve delicious cocktails. Make sure to respect the door policy: no sneakers
Love this place: nice for drinks with a good crowd. Amazing decoration (hanging plants <3) and yummy finger food.
251 locals recommend
Walter's - The Walter Woodbury Bar
42 Javastraat
251 locals recommend
Love this place: nice for drinks with a good crowd. Amazing decoration (hanging plants <3) and yummy finger food.
Love beer? This place is called the Biertuin (>> Beergarden). Do I need to say more?
523 locals recommend
de Biertuin
29 Linnaeusstraat
523 locals recommend
Love beer? This place is called the Biertuin (>> Beergarden). Do I need to say more?
Beers and... beers, made in their own brewery.
1100 locals recommend
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 Funenkade
1100 locals recommend
Beers and... beers, made in their own brewery.

Shopping

Amazing home and interior shop.
The Weldaad - Reestraat
1 Reestraat
Amazing home and interior shop.
Tiny department store filled with little gems: jewellery, home deco and other wanna-haves from their exotic travels. Must.
18 locals recommend
Anna + Nina clothing
128A Gerard Doustraat
18 locals recommend
Tiny department store filled with little gems: jewellery, home deco and other wanna-haves from their exotic travels. Must.
Nice little fashion boutique store that also serves healthy shakes and good coffee. Great brands, nice jewellery gems and fun area.
48 locals recommend
COTTONCAKE
76HS Eerste van der Helststraat
48 locals recommend
Nice little fashion boutique store that also serves healthy shakes and good coffee. Great brands, nice jewellery gems and fun area.
Love this one: &OtherStories is actually owned by H&M but has only recently landed in Amsterdam. Fashion, beauty and jewellery. Avoid the rest of this touristy area.
10 locals recommend
& Other Stories
26-28 Heiligeweg
10 locals recommend
Love this one: &OtherStories is actually owned by H&M but has only recently landed in Amsterdam. Fashion, beauty and jewellery. Avoid the rest of this touristy area.
One of my favorites to buy gifts and goodies for friends. Interior, kitchen supplies, books and cool toys for the kids.
7 locals recommend
& Klevering Centraal
1 Haarlemmerstraat
7 locals recommend
One of my favorites to buy gifts and goodies for friends. Interior, kitchen supplies, books and cool toys for the kids.
This is where you can buy the glass plant hangers we've got in front of the window. And much more interior goods of course.
7 locals recommend
Store Without a Home
40-04 Middenhavenstraat
7 locals recommend
This is where you can buy the glass plant hangers we've got in front of the window. And much more interior goods of course.
For the men: a store for all your needs, think beards & tats and cool guys that will like this place. For the ladies: there's great coffee as well and nice little gifts.
13 locals recommend
Six and Sons
41 Haarlemmerdijk
13 locals recommend
For the men: a store for all your needs, think beards & tats and cool guys that will like this place. For the ladies: there's great coffee as well and nice little gifts.
Denim lovers, this is where you should be going. Find a bunch of your favorite designer wear here as well: Acne Studios, Denham and Ivy&Liv are just some of the names they sell here.
45 locals recommend
Tenue de Nimes
60 Elandsgracht
45 locals recommend
Denim lovers, this is where you should be going. Find a bunch of your favorite designer wear here as well: Acne Studios, Denham and Ivy&Liv are just some of the names they sell here.
Another one for the denim lovers. Very cool one.
6 locals recommend
DENHAM Men's Store
495 Prinsengracht
6 locals recommend
Another one for the denim lovers. Very cool one.
For second hand design and unique finds for your home, cross the waters and go to Neef Louis Design. Guarantee you'll find something to bring home. (Mostly furniture!)
35 locals recommend
Neef Louis Design
46 Papaverweg
35 locals recommend
For second hand design and unique finds for your home, cross the waters and go to Neef Louis Design. Guarantee you'll find something to bring home. (Mostly furniture!)

Essentials

Do your groceries here.
303 locals recommend
AH Westerstraat
79 Westerstraat
303 locals recommend
Do your groceries here.
Yum green supermarket :) Best fish in town.
857 locals recommend
Marqt
402 Ceintuurbaan
857 locals recommend
Yum green supermarket :) Best fish in town.
Cool super market, trendy packaging and yummy things.
80 locals recommend
Bilder & De Clercq
44 De Clercqstraat
80 locals recommend
Cool super market, trendy packaging and yummy things.
Another store of Bilder & De Clercq; yummy things, hip supermarket.
80 locals recommend
Bilder & De Clercq
44 De Clercqstraat
80 locals recommend
Another store of Bilder & De Clercq; yummy things, hip supermarket.
Marqt is your green supermarket. There's one also close to the house.
857 locals recommend
Marqt
402 Ceintuurbaan
857 locals recommend
Marqt is your green supermarket. There's one also close to the house.
Small supermarket for take away, healthy snacks and things. Plus nice coffee!
45 locals recommend
STACH Food
1A Nieuwe Hoogstraat
45 locals recommend
Small supermarket for take away, healthy snacks and things. Plus nice coffee!

Food Scene

Healthy juices. Delish...
9 locals recommend
Dr. Blend
1 Koolhovenlaan
9 locals recommend
Healthy juices. Delish...
Best Bloody Mary in town and amazing weekend brunch. Reservation is a must!
42 locals recommend
Gs jordaan
91 Goudsbloemstraat
42 locals recommend
Best Bloody Mary in town and amazing weekend brunch. Reservation is a must!
Cool 1001 nights vibe. Nice dinner! Outside terrace also cool.
69 locals recommend
Rainarai Westerpark
40 Polonceaukade
69 locals recommend
Cool 1001 nights vibe. Nice dinner! Outside terrace also cool.
Great take away sushi.
11 locals recommend
Sugoi Sushi
95 Willemsstraat
11 locals recommend
Great take away sushi.
Favorite mexican place and best in Amsterdam. Order Acapulco (fresh tuna!) and an enchilada. Oh, and don't forget the maragaritas. Best of Amsterdam!
19 locals recommend
Los Pilones
4 Eerste Anjeliersdwarsstraat
19 locals recommend
Favorite mexican place and best in Amsterdam. Order Acapulco (fresh tuna!) and an enchilada. Oh, and don't forget the maragaritas. Best of Amsterdam!
Super nice, casual and hip new place, recently opened. Definitely try the baby ribs...
158 locals recommend
Morgan & Mees
2-6 Tweede Hugo de Grootstraat
158 locals recommend
Super nice, casual and hip new place, recently opened. Definitely try the baby ribs...
Nice place for coffee (and coconuts). Awesome tacos for lunch as well. Very trendy hangout, recently opened.
372 locals recommend
Coffee & Coconuts
282 Ceintuurbaan
372 locals recommend
Nice place for coffee (and coconuts). Awesome tacos for lunch as well. Very trendy hangout, recently opened.
Like lettuce? This place will be your fave. SLA (which means lettuce) has all kinds of salads and looks a-ma-zing.
102 locals recommend
SLA
34 Westerstraat
102 locals recommend
Like lettuce? This place will be your fave. SLA (which means lettuce) has all kinds of salads and looks a-ma-zing.
Typical Dutch cosy coffee and lunch place, located at the canal. Play some dutch board games while you enjoy a sandwich or apple pie.
114 locals recommend
Festina Lente
40B Looiersgracht
114 locals recommend
Typical Dutch cosy coffee and lunch place, located at the canal. Play some dutch board games while you enjoy a sandwich or apple pie.
New place, great for breakfast. Stylish and clean with Swedish design vibes.
27 locals recommend
Kessens
24 Rozengracht
27 locals recommend
New place, great for breakfast. Stylish and clean with Swedish design vibes.
New sweet hotspot, good for breakfast and lunch.
46 locals recommend
Lavinia Good Food
176 Kerkstraat
46 locals recommend
New sweet hotspot, good for breakfast and lunch.
Best. Pizza. Ever. Freshly made in their pizza oven. Only take away!
37 locals recommend
da portare VIA
34HS Leliegracht
37 locals recommend
Best. Pizza. Ever. Freshly made in their pizza oven. Only take away!
Coffee done right.
21 locals recommend
Headfirst Coffee Roasters
150 Westerstraat
21 locals recommend
Coffee done right.
Nice street filled with bars and restaurants, La Perla is a nice place for lunch, coffee or just to chill for a bit.
248 locals recommend
La Perla Pizzeria
53 Tweede Tuindwarsstraat
248 locals recommend
Nice street filled with bars and restaurants, La Perla is a nice place for lunch, coffee or just to chill for a bit.
The only place in the Red Light District worth going to. I would avoid the rest of the area, but if you're still curious, end your evening with an intimate dinner right here.
121 locals recommend
Mata Hari
22 Oudezijds Achterburgwal
121 locals recommend
The only place in the Red Light District worth going to. I would avoid the rest of the area, but if you're still curious, end your evening with an intimate dinner right here.
Nice place, close to the center and within walking distance from the house.
18 locals recommend
Van Harte
24HS Hartenstraat
18 locals recommend
Nice place, close to the center and within walking distance from the house.
Cute and romantic for dinner, based in a little parc :) De liefde means The Love.
12 locals recommend
De Liefde
De Liefde
12 locals recommend
Cute and romantic for dinner, based in a little parc :) De liefde means The Love.
Cosy cafe with Italian goodness: dine in a small street and enjoy good food.
66 locals recommend
Eetcafé Koevoet
17 Lindenstraat
66 locals recommend
Cosy cafe with Italian goodness: dine in a small street and enjoy good food.
These foodhalls are inspired by their London & Parisian sisters. Eat anything from real good Burgers and Indian street food to delicate sushi and turkish treats. There's a G&T bar and a wine bar too.
615 locals recommend
De Hallen Amsterdam
47 Hannie Dankbaarpassage
615 locals recommend
These foodhalls are inspired by their London & Parisian sisters. Eat anything from real good Burgers and Indian street food to delicate sushi and turkish treats. There's a G&T bar and a wine bar too.
Living room concept with mexican tacos on Fridays and Saturdays
10 locals recommend
bar Brå
137 Jan Pieter Heijestraat
10 locals recommend
Living room concept with mexican tacos on Fridays and Saturdays
Fresh roasted chicken. Fingerlicking good.
196 locals recommend
Van 't Spit
95 De Clercqstraat
196 locals recommend
Fresh roasted chicken. Fingerlicking good.
Wine bar. Mostly french wines, super nice and cozy atmosphere plus terrace.
146 locals recommend
Glou Glou
3 Tweede van der Helststraat
146 locals recommend
Wine bar. Mostly french wines, super nice and cozy atmosphere plus terrace.

Everything Else

Go to the zoo. We're very proud on our historical Artis Zoo, which has been around for many years.
1622 locals recommend
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage Kerklaan
1622 locals recommend
Go to the zoo. We're very proud on our historical Artis Zoo, which has been around for many years.
Go to the movies, this is an old theatre turned into a cinema. It also has a cosy cafe and restaurant to eat something before or after your film.
429 locals recommend
The Movies
159 - 163 Haarlemmerdijk
429 locals recommend
Go to the movies, this is an old theatre turned into a cinema. It also has a cosy cafe and restaurant to eat something before or after your film.