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Duke of Tokyo
You’ll have a blast at this Japanese-themed bar with karaoke rooms for that one friend who needs to belt it out at least once a week.
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Sins of Sal
Sins of Sal, a cocktail bar themed on decadence, does a bitter take on the pornstar martini.
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Paindemie
Paindemie is a two-level spot where you enter through what looks like a Japanese subway station.
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Wynand Fockink
Wynand Fockink is a great place to try genever, the Dutch-invented predecessor to gin.
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Hoppe
Hoppe is a bruin café in Binnenstad where residents gather for a "headbutt" that consists of a tulip glass of genever and a side of beer.
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Jazz Café Alto
Nightly shows at this local jazz haunt deliver some surprising performances that are worth checking out.
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Café Twee Prinsen
This lively canal-side café has good people watching and a thoughtful list of craft and local beers, sparkling wines, and snacks.
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Proeflokaal ‘t Blauwe Theehuis
Visit Brouwerij ‘t IJ at the pavilion in Vondelpark, Amsterdam’s largest and most popular park.
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Hiding in Plain Sight
Cocktail bar Hiding in Plain Sight is indeed just that—there’s no signage out front, not to mention a next-to-nil online presence.
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Bar du Champagne
This champagne bar and bottle shop by the busy Rokin metro station has an enormous list of champagnes from smaller houses.
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Moychay
Come to this tea house and sip on tea-infused, alcohol-free cocktails, CBD lattes, and herby tonics while a DJ spins a groovy set.
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Brouwerij 't IJ
Situated next to the largest windmill in the country, Brouwerij t’IJ is one of the most well-known breweries in Amsterdam.
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Le Salonard
De Pijp locals flock to this wine, bread, and cheese shop to prep for a picnic or pre-dinner party spread.
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Public Space
If you’re on the Noord side of the river and want something a little more pensive than the massive joints the rest of the public frequents by the ferry stops, head to Public Space.
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Night Kitchen
Night Kitchen has a “Dinner with Friends” menu, so plan to come here with a group.
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Flore
Flore is a lunch and dinner spot with hyper-seasonal tasting menus, located where several major canals meet the river Amstel.
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De Plantage
De Plantage functions somewhat like your run-of-the-mill museum or tourist attraction eatery, but feels more like the lobby of a nice hotel.
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Batoni Khinkali
Head to Batoni Khinkali for acharuli khachapuri, a boat of warm dough filled with melted, salty cheese with pats of butter and an egg.
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Pannenkoekenhuis Upstairs
Dutch directness is epitomized at the aptly named Pannenkoekenhuis Upstairs. What do they serve? Pannenkoeken. Where do they serve it? Upstairs.
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Rijks
Rijks is one of the rare good museum restaurants serving modern Dutch food in Museumkwartier.
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Ter Marsch & Co
It's essential to eat fries while in Amsterdam, and the best place to get them is at Ter Marsch in Binnenstad because of their toppings.
