Amsterdam Things to Do

The Hannibal restaurant is located near the Albert Cuyp Markt. Hannibal is a combination of sandwich and snack shop—a very popular combination in the Netherlands: the sandwich-snackbar. A mix of customers can be found here: tou... more

Charming and peppy, thats Vivelavie for you. This place is a lesbian bar but everyone is invited to join in the fun! A laid-back atmosphere where you can find friendly people relishing tantalizing snacks with chilled drinks or... more

Café Poef is a warm and friendly place to have lunch. Their menu has soups and sandwiches: regular, large, toasted, just the way you want it! This café is unique in the sense that it has no regular seating arrangement, only sho... more

A very well known destination among the gay community, Prik was founded by a gay couple. Located behind the Magna Plaza, this eatery and bar has welcoming interiors and decor. The service is good and the atmosphere cheerful, he... more

The chic interiors boast of mirrored walls and yes that is an advantage—it gives you a clear picture of your cute neighbor seated behind. High ceilings, brick red walls and drinks stacked right up give Jaren an ultra chic look.... more

This joint has a reputation with the college crowd as a cool hangout. The decor comprises stained glass windows, wooden furniture and posters of upcoming cultural events. The vegetarian dishes, pies and the fries are popular, b... more

Opened in 1945, Casablanca is one of the oldest and most popular jazz pubs in the city. Located in the infamous Red Light District, it is an embodiment of Amsterdam's party-hearty spirit. Bar-goers can watch live performances b... more

In the cold environs of Amsterdam, step into this African paradise. Kilimanjaro is known for its great pan-African cuisine, including traditional and contemporary dishes. Unleash your animal side with exotic fare like Crocodile... more

Want to enjoy a nice evening out with friends? Like to tap your feet to good music as you sip on exotic spirits and munch on healthy salads? Then Café Zola is the place for you! The menu offers an exotic assortment of cheese fi... more

With small terrace in the back, this cafe looks out upon a pictoresque old canal and with a large terrace out front that has a view of lively Jodenbreestraat and the Rembrandt house is the best place to stretch the legs after l... more