DK Travel : Amsterdam : Western Canal Ring : Bars & Nightclubs

De Munck

A lively “light brown”eetcafé , serving international food with a Dutch twist. The menu changes regularly depending on what is available in the market. Try their cheese fondue made with fullbodied Amsterdam cheese.
De Reiger

A stylish and popular brown bar-restaurant for those with discerning tastebuds. Not your usual “pub grub”.
Duende

Release the inner gypsy in this small, busy tapas bar in the Jordaan. Authentic atmosphere, value for money, and regular live music. Olé!
Finch

This small but popular watering-hole on the edge of a scenic square can get decidedly crowded. In summer, the hip local clientele spills out onto the square.
Mediterranee

This small, rather plain French-Moroccan bakery and coffeeshop, serves irresistable croissants and cakes.
P96

This peaceful bar opens around 8pm in the evenings and stays open later than most. The premises extend in the summer to an outdoors terrace on a fairy-lit barge.
Sound Garden

Don’t let the tattoos, piercings and grunge factor put you off. This huge bar has a great atmosphere and some unusual beers on tap, too.
Tabac

Tabac used to be a brown café but has recently succumbed to the lounge trend. Locals notice, visitors may not.
’t Arendsnest

Over 130 types of Dutch beer (many from small, local breweries) are served at this specialist bar – with several on tap. On the last Sunday of each month, sample 10 different kinds in their informal tasting sessions.
’t Smalle

Originally a liquor distillery, this split-level brown bar is now a discerning wine-café. A mustsee.

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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.
- under €20
- €20–€30
- €30–€45
- €45–€60
- over €60