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We all know that the weather in the Netherlands can often leave much to be desired, and the gloomy weather can sometimes get me down. De Tulp is the spot I head to when I want to pretend I’m in the tropics for a few hours. It’s situated on Marie Heinekenplein, and even though it’s … Read more De Tulp – Welcome to the jungle
When in Amsterdam, do the following. Take the ferry behind central station. Choose the one that says NDSM-Werf. Enjoy the free 10 minute commute and the view over the river Ij (technically it’s a canal, but who cares). Arrive at the wharf. If upon walking a few meters you see a sign stating “Sexyland”, you’re at … Read more NDSM – Street art in all its glory
“Let’s meet at the windmill, guys. As soon as you get off work!”. There has usually been a sense of urgency when we’ve met up at the windmill, as it closes at 20:00. If we got there at 18:00, we still had two hours of Amsterdam craft beer sipping by the river Ij, and we … Read more Brouwerij aan’t Ij – Craft beer by the windmill
Do I see a frowning face staring at the words Ping Pong Night? Trust me, whenever I have taken frowned faces to a Ping-Pong night at OT301 in Amsterdam, the frowns have turned to grins in a split second. Imagine thirty people around a ping pong table, beers in hand, taking turns to strike the ball until … Read more OT301 – Ping-pong night
Once upon a time, Amsterdam was one of the most important ports in the world, a place renowned for its thriving commerce, its rough genever, and for the “ladies of pleasure” whose address was conveniently located nearby the port, at the so called Red Light District. In those days, after a sailor had had enough … Read more Cafe In ‘t Aepjen – The monkey bar
Anyone from Amsterdam who likes arcade games should be familiar with TonTon Club already (check out the article). It’s one of my favourite spots to hang out at and have a good time, especially in the summer when you can sit out on the big terrace in the Westerpark. So when I heard that the … Read more Puck – Europe’s first air hockey bar
Amsterdam East (oost) has always been one of my favourite neighbourhoods for various reasons, and in recent years I’ve been enjoying it more and more. It’s one of the many areas in Amsterdam that has been subjected to the feared gentrification — the housing market exploded, and for a while I was scared that the … Read more Javastraat – Amsterdam’s melting pot
Louie Louie is possibly my favourite bar in Amsterdam East because of the good vibes, drinks and food, and clearly a lot of other people feel the same, because it’s always busy. Especially in the spring and summer when the weather is (hopefully) a bit better, the big terrace is great for sitting out in the … Read more Louie Louie – Drinks and bites
This is my favorite place to enjoy beautiful weather and spend time with a group of friends for drinks or good food. It’s always busy with trendy locals, so I recommend you get a place at one of the picnic tables or just on the edge of the quay as soon as possible. It’s also … Read more Hannekes Boom – Picnic tables for all
If there’s one reason to defy the shuffling masses on the ever crowded Leidsesquare, it is this tiny gem located right around the corner. The Spuyt. A tiny traditional-looking bar with over a hundred (international and local) beers to choose from. Also very nice: this bar has the kindest (and beer-savvy!) staff that can definitely … Read more De Spuyt – Tiny cosy beer bar