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Wijnand Fockinck
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In 't Aepjen
Restaurants, Cafés and Bars
Bird
Those in the know flock here
for the tastiest Thai in town. Eat
in their spacious restaurant or
duck out to their snackbar
opposite for a more informal,
utterly authentic experience.
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Zeedijk 72
•
Map P2
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020 620 1442
•
€€
Tis Fris
The best breakfasts in the
area are served in this bright and
airy café. Perfect before tackling
the nearby Waterlooplein market,
or for a caffeine break mid-
browse.
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St Antoniesbreestraat 142
•
Map P4
Getto
Kitsch and quirky, this
friendly gay bar-restaurant is one
of the best in town. Unbeatable
cocktails, delicious home-cooked
food, tarot readings (Sundays),
occasional live DJ
(see p53)
.
VOC Café
Housed in the city's
oldest defence tower, the
Schreierstoren
(see p10)
, this
spacious traditional-style bar has
a “reading room” out back and
two terraces overlooking the
water.
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Prins Hendrikkade 94
•
Map Q1
In 't Aepjen
This unusual bar is located in
one of the oldest wooden houses
in the city (1551). Sailors would
pay for their stay in monkeys -
hence the primate theme in
evidence throughout
(see p44)
.
Wijnand Fockink
Barely looking a day older
than its 1679 origins, this is the
best
proeflokaal
(tasting house)
in town. The hidden garden out
back is only for use by guests of
the Krasnapolski Hotel
(see p52)
.
De Bekeerde Suster
In 1544, the nuns at this
cloister started making beer, a
tradition that was revitalized a
few years ago - and there's a
fine restaurant.
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Kloveniersburgwal 6-8
•
Map P4
•
020 626 6280
Lime
One of the hippest and
friendliest bars in the area, yet
decidedly unpretentious.
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Zeedijk
104
•
Map P3
Blauw aan de
Wal
An absolute treasure
in the heart of the
Red Light District,
this Mediterranean
restaurant should be
savoured for hours.
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Oudezijds Achter-
burgwal 99
•
Map P4
•
020 330 2257
•
€€€€
De Sluyswacht
Rembrandt
sketched this leaning
former lock-keeper's
house. There's a
peaceful canalside
terrace at the back.
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Jodenbreestraat 1
•
Map Q4
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Nieuwmarkt
80
