DK Travel : Amsterdam : Nieuwe Zijde : Editor's choice

Absinthe

DJs spin and you might too, after sampling theLa Fée Verte (The Green Fairy), the controversial wormwood-infused hallucinogenic this late-opening lounge bar takes its name from.
Al’s Plaice

Authentic British fish’n’chips, complete with tabloids and lashings of tomato ketchup and brown sauce.
De Bierkoning

“The Beer King” in the shadow of the Dam’s Royal Palace has a fantastic range of beers – almost 1,000 of them – from all over the world.
De Still

Around 600 whiskies (most of them rare malts) are served at this specialist bar, which also runs an annual whisky festival.
DOM-CK

Hypertrendy fashion and interior shop from Germany, selling anything from moose scarves to retro bead curtains.
P G C Hajenius

Dutchman Hajenius fulfilled his 1826 pipe dream, and his store is now one of Europe’s most famous cigar houses. A must for all cigar connoisseurs, but worth a peek just for the art deco interior.
Pied-á-Terre

Spend an afternoon browsing the huge stock of travel guides and maps, while planning your next holiday or a short trip out of town.
Puccini Bomboni

A chocoholic’s paradise! Mouthwatering chocolates often with surprising fillings, such as nutmeg, lemongrass or pepper. Real junkies can also feast on big chunks of chocolate bars.
The American Book Center

Seven floors of books, magazines, newspapers and computer games. There are also art exhibitions, lectures and writers’ workshops at the Treehouse annexe, a short walk away.
Vrankrijk

Pop into the recently legalized bar of the city’s most famous squat for a taste of Amsterdam’s legendary squatting movement.

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Restaurant price categories

For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
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