Hello all, looking for sone tips as I always go to the same places in Amsterdam. Preferably a bar with a dj playing across the genres or a nice traditional locals bar.
Thanks!
As far as traditional bars go, love Cafe Chris in the Jordaan and though not as old-timey Spuyt is also great. A new favorite is 't Kelkje around the corner from Red Light Records. Crisp german beers and lots of Jenever.
As for bars with DJs, I haven’t popped into MurMur for a while but that used to be a fun spot. Maybe try Benelux Bar? Taverno right accross from TNP Radio has closed sadly… Amsterdam hasn’t nailed the listening bar thing I feel like…
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Traditional
Arendsnest on Singel between centre & Jordaan - 50+ dutch beers on draft, cool spot with outdoors on canal
De Wildman - V trad pub on a very tourist street
Belgiue & Gollem also good
If weather good & you like a beer then a walk through Botanical gardens to BROUWERIJ is worth it
Brewery & pub with commnual tables but closes at 8. Last time me & a mate got talking to 3x dutch couples in 70s who said they like drinking & fucking & 5 min later invited us back to their’s - We declined
To eat - Restaurant Max near Arendsnest is ace Indonesian
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1+ for Belgique, DJs most Thursdays and Fridays, great little spot. Most ramshackle booth in town, the slipmats are sticky as hell, have used improvised napkin mats in the past haha
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Kelkje is great , closes at 9 ! Thanks for those 
Yeah criminal, but with all that Jenever nothing good could possibly come after 9 :')
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Yep they have seats outside now as well which helps !
and ALWAYS go to Red Light Records BEFORE 
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Excellent , thank you
Haha yes this is key. Lest you blow 80 bucks one some prog by accident
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ha ha ha
Banana Bar 
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I hear they do a fantastic banana daiquiri there
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If you like craft ales Tapwest at Bellamystraat 384 has a decent selection, bars not amazing but it’s good to sit outside, don’t think it has music. A much needed break from utterly filthy Pilsner etc. (sorry!)
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Thank you!
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Oh. Looks like it closed in November 2023! Balls sorry!
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Long shot but does anyone know of any funk/soul/jazz or similar nights in Amsterdam over the next few days? Or live bands doing funk/soul/jazz improv or jam sessions?
Cheers in advance
I am visiting Amsterdam on Wednesday and I will stay for two weeks. If somebody has some more recommendations, please share. Also, if somebody is there and wants to meet for a beer or two, feel free to contact me.
I’d highly recommend getting a bike to scoot around. Makes a huge difference.
For bars:
Arendsnest (Herengracht)
Brouwerij 't IJ (it’s a windmill brewery - cool but I’m not that keen on their beer).
I went to a place near museumplein that was decorated like an East German flat - great beer but I don’t remember the name.
Bordello a pariji is good. Good record shop and they do drinks.
I’d recommend just riding around the jordaan and stopping at some random places. There are two styles of bar - brown bars and white bars. The brown ones are a bit like a pub and the white ones are a bit more modern/designer vibe.
Have a blast!
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