Fun and entertainment Netherlands

The owners of this cafeteria have chosen to emphasize a relaxed, friendly, family atmosphere. In a very simple setting, visitors can order a coffee, a cold drink or a beer, as well as generous cheese and toast sandwiches, waffles... Facing the expanses of water, this little stopover is perfect before hitting the road again. A large children's play area is also available.

It's a real favorite, but the competition on the Place Spui is fierce. De Zwart is a small, young shop, only built in 1921, and is the corner store on this pretty literary square. Its clientele, made up of intellectuals, writers and apprentice-writers, is loyal. It's a quiet, music-free place, with a lovely terrace for watching cyclists and pedestrians. The service is efficient and humorous. A quality address where you can drop in for a coffee after buying the press or a book in French from the bookshop next door.

Pilsvogel is one of the city's hotel monuments, a classic in a way, even if it's not a brown café. The decor is inspired by Gaudi, and the toilets are well known for this. Pilsvogel is not far from the Heineken brewery and the Albert Cuyp market, and attracts a mixed crowd. It's famous for its tapas and chicken with satay sauce, which won't break the bank. Pilsvogel is a great reference address in the neighborhood, where you can come with friends until the end of the night!

Don't worry, Gollem is just a beer bar and won't do you any harm. In fact, it's one of the best places to go out in the capital. Close to the Leidseplein, it's located on a less touristy but just as lively thoroughfare. The space is quite impressive. The menu is very extensive, and you'll need to listen to the staff's ever-wise advice, a comprehensive menu that will appeal to novices and enthusiasts alike. Jazz concerts are held every Saturday. An address to discover and rediscover.

Here is a very nice address! Botanero is a mix between a bar, a restaurant, a canteen and a tasting place. It is all that which is proposed here. The decoration is elegant and warm with very big walls of bottles, plants, wood. The terrace is also very pleasant. The menu proposes modern reinterpretations of traditional dishes. However, one comes here mainly for the cocktails and the place has even been elected best cocktail bar in the Netherlands. And this election is well deserved.

For some years now, Amsterdam has had its own Soho house, an exclusive private club, a creative community that moves and comes alive in a superb historic setting, a former university. The space includes a bar, restaurant, cinema and superb panoramic rooftop terrace (with pool!). The idea is to make it your home away from home. Yes, you have to be a member or be invited by a member. Otherwise, you can always rent a room (there are around 60) or dine at the excellent Cecconi's to discover the Soho house spirit.

Located in the city's historic district, between the Nieuwmarkt and the Amstel, Engelbewaarder is a classic brown café with a lively atmosphere. Attracting a fauna of intellectuals and students, it deserves its title of literary café. There's plenty to drink and talk about, sometimes even politics... A great place to appreciate what Dutch democracy is like on a daily basis. The international cuisine is nothing special; you come for a drink from a wide selection of presses, and for jam sessions on Sundays between 4.30 and 7pm.

This friendly bar livens up the center of Amsterdam, a stone's throw from Leidseplein and its theaters and concert halls. The good-natured atmosphere attracts a mixed crowd of locals and tourists young and old. A concise food menu is offered (currently pizza and antipasti), while the drinks menu features local beers (notably from the oedipus brewery) that should be accompanied by a juniper, a combination that gives the bar its name (kopstoot). It's best to start with a small glass of jenever, bottoms up. Proost!

A few steps from the red light district, opposite the emblematic Nieuwmarkt square, this is a place to discover! Elegant cocktail-bar, speakeasy, cabinet of curiosities, one would not know how to describe it. Located in a 17th century house, elegantly furnished and full of all kinds of decorative objects, the atmosphere is intimate and warm. The team, led by Rachel and Pepijn, is passionate and will be happy to advise you on the choice of (excellent) cocktails.

It's all in the name: this (unofficial) Scandinavian embassy is located at the foot of Sarphatipark, a stone's throw from the Albert Cuyp market. Here, you'll find the area's culinary classics in a zen-like setting that's a delight to eat and drink in. Fans of cinnamon will be delighted, as will fans of salmon toast. It's a pleasant address with a fine reputation in the neighborhood and beyond. The coffee is excellent and will refresh you during your breaks between visits. Takeaway available.

An excellent exotic address in the heart of Nieuwmarkt, the capital's historic square. As its name suggests, this is the place to celebrate Cuba and its various delights. It's been about ten years since this address took up residence here, and its success is constant. You can enjoy an excellent cup of coffee, then move on to cocktails, comfortably seated in the pretty armchairs. Don't forget to try the cocktail of the month, at a special price. Oh yes, there are over 20 rums on the menu, which is no mean feat. A small menu of dishes is also available.

Fonteijn has a reputation for being warm and welcoming, and the reputation is accurate. Located on the historic and photogenic Nieuwmarkt square, it welcomes a mix of locals and tourists. The terrace is very pleasant in fine weather, and the interior is sure to seduce you too. People come here to eat and drink. The menu offers the usual sandwiches, but also flammekueches, fried snacks (mmm! some would say) and bitterballen! A fine, unpretentious address.

They call this place the temple of blues... It's Amsterdam's oldest blues and rock café. The best local bands regularly play here. Admission is free and drinks are not expensive. The concert hall is just behind the bar, unpretentious but pleasant. This venue is currently under threat from new sound insulation standards... So support this monument to cool nightlife in the heart of the Jordaan, not far from other concert venues closer to Leidseplein.

Bierfabriek Delft is a brewery-restaurant in the heart of downtown Delft. They brew their own beer and serve Burgundian dishes. Their signature dish is charcoal-grilled farmhouse chicken. The warm, friendly atmosphere is at the heart of their concept. The restaurant also offers an online reservation service.

Café Langereis is a café located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It offers a warm atmosphere with old-style tables and armchairs. Customers can enjoy Belgian beer and fast-food dishes. Prices are affordable and service is fast. Customers appreciate the friendly atmosphere and the games available.