Pubs in Amsterdam worth going out for.

The centre belongs to people who don't live here, so almost everything I recommend is outside the canal ring.

I keep track of pubs in Amsterdam and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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De Boekenclub

De Boekenclub

Tue, Oct 27 · 7:00 PM

Amsterdam-West • $$

Dutch women's lit & beers

Is This It? De Popquiz Matinee

Is This It? De Popquiz Matinee

Sun, Jan 3 · 3:30 PM

Amsterdam-West • $$

Pop trivia & bar tab prizes

One time only
In ‘t Aepjen

In ‘t Aepjen

Amsterdam-Centrum • $$

Historic monkey tavern

Trendy
Witte Gei’t? + Timm Knipt

Witte Gei’t? + Timm Knipt

Tue, Oct 20 · 8:30 PM

Amsterdam-West • $$

Haircuts & hangout vibes

One time only
Pllek

Pllek

Amsterdam-Noord • $$

Industrial beach hangout

Trendy
Café Restaurant Czaar

Café Restaurant Czaar

Amsterdam-Centrum • $$

Neighborhood bar & bites

Café Brandon

Café Brandon

Amsterdam-Centrum • $$

Historic canal-side brown cafe

Trendy
Cafe de Druif

Cafe de Druif

Amsterdam-Centrum • $$

Historic brown cafe

Trendy
A. van Wees Tasting Locality

A. van Wees Tasting Locality

Amsterdam-Centrum • $$

Cheese fondue & genever flights

Eetcafé 't Pakhuis

Eetcafé 't Pakhuis

Amsterdam-Centrum

Classic brown café fare

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Lellebel: Queer Bar

Lellebel: Queer Bar

Amsterdam-Centrum • $$

Karaoke & drag bar

Café 't Mandje

Café 't Mandje

Amsterdam-Centrum • $$

Historic queer brown bar

Papa Zatarra

Papa Zatarra

Amsterdam-Centrum • $$

Owner-run neighborhood hideaway

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Frequently asked questions

How are these pubs in Amsterdam chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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