Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Segugio
96 UtrechtsestraatWhen you want fancy (and pricey) Italian
Neighborhood vegetarian with chill vibe
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Golden Temple Vegetarisch Restaurant
126 UtrechtsestraatNeighborhood vegetarian with chill vibe
Steak, lobster or both is the only choice. Served in a sultry environment that doesn't break the bank.
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurant RED
594 KeizersgrachtSteak, lobster or both is the only choice. Served in a sultry environment that doesn't break the bank.
Sometimes you want Starbucks. Ours is a concept store, unique in the world. That means a new interior and a second counter with fancier coffees
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starbucks
72 OvertoomSometimes you want Starbucks. Ours is a concept store, unique in the world. That means a new interior and a second counter with fancier coffees
Casual but not crappy Italian food. Kids will be happy and (more importantly) so will the adults. Warm bread comes from the oven
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BAMBINO
5h VijzelgrachtCasual but not crappy Italian food. Kids will be happy and (more importantly) so will the adults. Warm bread comes from the oven
Strangely named Italian restaurant with good food and wine
132 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Moustache
141 UtrechtsestraatStrangely named Italian restaurant with good food and wine
Best Thai in Amsterdam. Real chicken and cashews (i.e. not with overly liquid sauce and inauthentic vegetables thrown in). They open at 4pm which is earlier than many!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bangkok
117 ReguliersdwarsstraatBest Thai in Amsterdam. Real chicken and cashews (i.e. not with overly liquid sauce and inauthentic vegetables thrown in). They open at 4pm which is earlier than many!
de koffie salon centrum
130-BG UtrechtsestraatBest coffee in the neighborhood
Frederix Coffee Bar & Lunch
29 FrederikspleinBreakfast!
Sightseeing
Under-the-radar museum of the Amsterdam canals. Housed in an impressive canal house where people who loaned money to young country America lived in the 1700s. 45 minutes and you're out.
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa de los Canales
386 HerengrachtUnder-the-radar museum of the Amsterdam canals. Housed in an impressive canal house where people who loaned money to young country America lived in the 1700s. 45 minutes and you're out.
Powerful stuff. It's on the bucket list
2775 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa de Ana Frank
20 WestermarktPowerful stuff. It's on the bucket list
Seven bridges cross the Reguliersgracht that you can see at one time if you are at either end. Best seen from a boat.
Reguliersgracht 49
Seven bridges cross the Reguliersgracht that you can see at one time if you are at either end. Best seen from a boat.
Rembrandtplein
Bars, cafes, and restaurants
Nightlife district Leidseplein has clubs, bars and restaurants
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bulldog Palace
15 LeidsepleinNightlife district Leidseplein has clubs, bars and restaurants
Museumplein/Museum Square which is home to the Rijks, the Van Gogh Museum, the Stedelijk (STAY-de-lik) and the Concertgebouw is also a short walk away
3186 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatMuseumplein/Museum Square which is home to the Rijks, the Van Gogh Museum, the Stedelijk (STAY-de-lik) and the Concertgebouw is also a short walk away
Brewery Attraction/tour/advertisement is ten minutes away by foot.
1283 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Heineken Experience
78 StadhouderskadeBrewery Attraction/tour/advertisement is ten minutes away by foot.
Shopping
Mom and pop bike rental place that rents bikes that don't look like rental bikes
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fiets Consult
105 UtrechtsedwarsstraatMom and pop bike rental place that rents bikes that don't look like rental bikes
Cold beer and (inexpensive) wine. There is no cold white wine at the Albert Heijn supermarket so go here. Open until 10.
421 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Utrechtsestraat
UtrechtsestraatCold beer and (inexpensive) wine. There is no cold white wine at the Albert Heijn supermarket so go here. Open until 10.
Cheese from the supermarket? Egads! Spreads and bread available here too. They will vacuum pack cheese to take home too.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kaashuis Tromp
90 UtrechtsestraatCheese from the supermarket? Egads! Spreads and bread available here too. They will vacuum pack cheese to take home too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Small, speakeasy cocktail bar with wonderful drinks. Let me make you a table reservation (normal prices -- no minimum charge). I know a guy.
149 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Door74
74 ReguliersdwarsstraatSmall, speakeasy cocktail bar with wonderful drinks. Let me make you a table reservation (normal prices -- no minimum charge). I know a guy.
200 year old bar and liquor store. Doesn't every neighborhood have one?
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Slijterij Oosterling
140 Utrechtsestraat200 year old bar and liquor store. Doesn't every neighborhood have one?
Everything Else
Our favorite neighborhood coffee shop sells bags and pre rolled joints. I don't brew my own beer either.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barney's Lounge
27 ReguliersgrachtOur favorite neighborhood coffee shop sells bags and pre rolled joints. I don't brew my own beer either.
Arts & Culture
Our hysterical comedy show is an Amsterdam institution. Our guests get free upgrades to the Comedy Central Couch
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boom Chicago
117 RozengrachtOur hysterical comedy show is an Amsterdam institution. Our guests get free upgrades to the Comedy Central Couch
Interesting small museum 10 minutes walk from our place. Book high tea! Men are rumored to attend occasionally.
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Bolsos y Carteras
573 HerengrachtInteresting small museum 10 minutes walk from our place. Book high tea! Men are rumored to attend occasionally.
Essentials
The organic supermarket is 5 minutes away. Yes it's spelled with a q.
857 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marqt
402 CeintuurbaanThe organic supermarket is 5 minutes away. Yes it's spelled with a q.
The nearby supermarket is open everyday until until 10pm. Bagging your own groceries and paying 50 cents for the bag is all part of the fun!
115 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Albert Heijn
21 WestermarktThe nearby supermarket is open everyday until until 10pm. Bagging your own groceries and paying 50 cents for the bag is all part of the fun!