Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Pata Negra
124 UtrechtsestraatGreat tapas in a vibrant atmosphere
Thaicoon Amsterdam
10 BeukenpleinFresh, tasty Thai
Meram - Amsterdam Oost
22-24 PretoriusstraatTurkish grill and Middle Eastern fare in modern surrounds
Sushi 'n Sake
34A DapperstraatFresh sushi and udon
Awarded a 9 out of 10 by Amsterdam's famed critic Johannes van Damme, Lallah Rookh offers tasty Surinamese cuisine within lazy strolling distance of the apartment.
Mauritskade 110, Dapperbuurt
110 MauritskadeAwarded a 9 out of 10 by Amsterdam's famed critic Johannes van Damme, Lallah Rookh offers tasty Surinamese cuisine within lazy strolling distance of the apartment.
Eerste Van Swindenstraat 547
547 Eerste Van SwindenstraatBest coffee in the area (yes they have soy!)
Eerste Van Swindenstraat
Eerste Van SwindenstraatHearty African food – prepare to eat with your hands!
Try this chic eatery for a unique Dutch dining experience. Prices are a little higher than average, but the food is very good. At 3 courses, the €30 chef's menu is highly recommended.
468 locals recommend
Wilde Zwijnen
23 JavapleinTry this chic eatery for a unique Dutch dining experience. Prices are a little higher than average, but the food is very good. At 3 courses, the €30 chef's menu is highly recommended.
Great place for a shisha till late every night, and also a buffet breakfast for €8 every Sunday until 2pm.
6 locals recommend
Meram Cafe Restaurant
219 LinnaeusstraatGreat place for a shisha till late every night, and also a buffet breakfast for €8 every Sunday until 2pm.
Great little Australian-run restaurant with top coffee, affordable meals and terrific brunches every day.
Eerste Atjehstraat 62
Great little Australian-run restaurant with top coffee, affordable meals and terrific brunches every day.
Organic slow roasted meats, a cosy living room interior and the special beers make this place a great night out with friends.
15 locals recommend
Bar Brouw Amsterdam Oost
OosterparkOrganic slow roasted meats, a cosy living room interior and the special beers make this place a great night out with friends.
Great, cheap Turkish grill which is better than most in neighbourhood.
6 locals recommend
Restaurant Kervan
25 DapperpleinGreat, cheap Turkish grill which is better than most in neighbourhood.
Essentials
Eerste Van Swindenstraat 91
91 Eerste Van SwindenstraatOpen until 10pm every night
Open from very early until 5pm every day (except Sundays), Amsterdam’s most popular street market is around 50 metres from the apartment on Dapperstraat – you can’t miss it
673 locals recommend
Dappermarkt
383 Eerste Van SwindenstraatOpen from very early until 5pm every day (except Sundays), Amsterdam’s most popular street market is around 50 metres from the apartment on Dapperstraat – you can’t miss it
Drinks & Nightlife
Linnaeusstraat 79
79 LinnaeusstraatBar for the cool kids - open till 3am on weekends
The ultimate in Dutch kitsch, this bar has to be experienced to be believed.
Linnaeusstraat 48, Transvaalbuurt
48 LinnaeusstraatThe ultimate in Dutch kitsch, this bar has to be experienced to be believed.
The new and trendy kid on the block. Drinks and food, attracts a mixed crowd of young and older.
549 locals recommend
bar Bukowski
10 OosterparkThe new and trendy kid on the block. Drinks and food, attracts a mixed crowd of young and older.
Smokin' Barrels
22 BeukenpleinBusy new bar with burgers, beer and good times!
Arts & Culture
A range of different exhibitions throughout the year, some good some average.
628 locals recommend
Tropenmuseum
2 LinnaeusstraatA range of different exhibitions throughout the year, some good some average.
Everything Else
Hip and happening with bars, shops, grocers, restaurants and cafes any time of day.
161 locals recommend
Javastraat
JavastraatHip and happening with bars, shops, grocers, restaurants and cafes any time of day.