Julien's Guidebook for A’dam East & Around
Neighborhood Bars
Some great bars we like to go in the neighbourhood to have a drink and a snack.
So many beers to try
at a great location in front of the entrance of the Oosterpark and the Troopenmuseum, so make sure to visit. Might get busy in the afternoon, so don’t come late to reserve your spot.
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de Biertuin
29 LinnaeusstraatSo many beers to try
at a great location in front of the entrance of the Oosterpark and the Troopenmuseum, so make sure to visit. Might get busy in the afternoon, so don’t come late to reserve your spot.
Next to the Oosterpark. Always busy and you can get some great food as well. Why not try lunch there?
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bar Bukowski
10 OosterparkNext to the Oosterpark. Always busy and you can get some great food as well. Why not try lunch there?
Just around the corner of the appartment, perfect spot to hangout on the terrace.
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Café MOJO Amsterdam
3 RingdijkJust around the corner of the appartment, perfect spot to hangout on the terrace.
At the beginning of the Linnaeusstraat, in front of the Tropenmuseum you can find this nice cozy bar with loungy interior. Great outdoor terrace to enjoy the sun and have breakfast or lunch. In the evening the bar is opened and you can also get some nice meals. Overall a great place to hang out and drink cocktails. Sometimes a DJ plays some relaxing tunes during the weekend.
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Louie Louie
11A LinnaeusstraatAt the beginning of the Linnaeusstraat, in front of the Tropenmuseum you can find this nice cozy bar with loungy interior. Great outdoor terrace to enjoy the sun and have breakfast or lunch. In the evening the bar is opened and you can also get some nice meals. Overall a great place to hang out and drink cocktails. Sometimes a DJ plays some relaxing tunes during the weekend.
Rooftop Bars
Great view over Amsterdam on the 7th floor! There is also a pool at the rooftop, so don’t forget your swimwear.
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Canvas
150 WibautstraatGreat view over Amsterdam on the 7th floor! There is also a pool at the rooftop, so don’t forget your swimwear.
Great rooftop bar with stunning view over Amsterdam. Nice laid back atmosphere. At 5 minutes walking distance from the appartement.
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Dakterras HOPP
4 Eerste RingdijkstraatGreat rooftop bar with stunning view over Amsterdam. Nice laid back atmosphere. At 5 minutes walking distance from the appartement.
Supermarkets
Local supermarket for all your daily groceries. Good prices. Pretoriusstraat 9 is 3 minutes walking distance.
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Dirk van den Broek
25 Marie HeinekenpleinLocal supermarket for all your daily groceries. Good prices. Pretoriusstraat 9 is 3 minutes walking distance.
Bit more upscale and good diversity in groceries. Recommended!
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AH Land van Cocagneplein
3 Land van CocagnepleinBit more upscale and good diversity in groceries. Recommended!
At the Linnaeusstraat an eco-supermarket with sustainable products. More expensive than the regular supermarkets but high quality and tasteful products.
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Marqt
402 CeintuurbaanAt the Linnaeusstraat an eco-supermarket with sustainable products. More expensive than the regular supermarkets but high quality and tasteful products.
Restaurants
2 minutes walking distance.
Friendly neighbourhood cafe-bar, they serve British comfort food! Sit outside and have breakfast or lunch.
The Cottage
88 LinnaeusstraatBest thai restaurant in the neighbourhood, our favourite!
There are plenty of other restaurants and nice terraces to eat or drink on this square. The Beukenplein (Beukensquare) is at less than 10 minutes walking distance, closeby Oosterpark.
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Thaicoon Amsterdam
10 BeukenpleinBest thai restaurant in the neighbourhood, our favourite!
There are plenty of other restaurants and nice terraces to eat or drink on this square. The Beukenplein (Beukensquare) is at less than 10 minutes walking distance, closeby Oosterpark.
We really like this place, because it’s hidden away but therefore so nice and quiet. Find a spot in the garden and grab yourself a tasty lunch.
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Vergulden Eenhoorn
58 RingdijkWe really like this place, because it’s hidden away but therefore so nice and quiet. Find a spot in the garden and grab yourself a tasty lunch.
Lovely place to have really good and special food of high quality. Recommended to reserve your spot for a 3-course menu, especially in the weekends as this is haute cuisine!
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Wilde Zwijnen
23 JavapleinLovely place to have really good and special food of high quality. Recommended to reserve your spot for a 3-course menu, especially in the weekends as this is haute cuisine!
Stunning place with a lot of green plants, like you’re in a jungle. You can there for a drink in the afternoon on the terrace but make sure to eat inside in the evening! Great food and friendly service.
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Bar Botanique
581 Eerste Van SwindenstraatStunning place with a lot of green plants, like you’re in a jungle. You can there for a drink in the afternoon on the terrace but make sure to eat inside in the evening! Great food and friendly service.
Not in East but towards the Center / West please go checkout this place!
It’s a 'Tropical café and hangout in downtown Amsterdam, inspired by Paramaribo, with a large and sunny waterfront terrace.' Order “Roti” together with a “Ijwit” beer from “Brouwerij het Ij” and enjoy this happy moment.
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Waterkant
55 KapelwegNot in East but towards the Center / West please go checkout this place!
It’s a 'Tropical café and hangout in downtown Amsterdam, inspired by Paramaribo, with a large and sunny waterfront terrace.' Order “Roti” together with a “Ijwit” beer from “Brouwerij het Ij” and enjoy this happy moment.
This post-industrial spot near the NDSM Wharf offers one of the best panoramic views of the River IJ and its banks, stretching from the Cruise Terminal to the Silodam and beyond. You can grab breakfast, lunch, diner or just drinks. The music is always playing, very nice atmosphere. You can get there with the free boat ferry (destination: NDSM) behind Amsterdam Central Station (15m ride).
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Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegThis post-industrial spot near the NDSM Wharf offers one of the best panoramic views of the River IJ and its banks, stretching from the Cruise Terminal to the Silodam and beyond. You can grab breakfast, lunch, diner or just drinks. The music is always playing, very nice atmosphere. You can get there with the free boat ferry (destination: NDSM) behind Amsterdam Central Station (15m ride).
Local Markets
Local markets are always nice to see how people from the city do their shopping. Very low on tourists as well!
Go check out this authentic Amsterdam street market (except on sunday) ! 5 minutes walking distance from the appartement.
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Dappermarkt
383 Eerste Van SwindenstraatGo check out this authentic Amsterdam street market (except on sunday) ! 5 minutes walking distance from the appartement.
Typical Amsterdam market in neighbourhood “de Pijp”.
By bicycle 15 minutes from the appartment.
There is a nice restaurant where our favorite lunch is the chicken avocado sandwich: De Wasserette, one of the best in the area. Or have a drink in the afternoon/evening in restaurant De Groene Vlinder. They also
have great great food.
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Mercado de Albert Cuyp
Albert CuypstraatTypical Amsterdam market in neighbourhood “de Pijp”.
By bicycle 15 minutes from the appartment.
There is a nice restaurant where our favorite lunch is the chicken avocado sandwich: De Wasserette, one of the best in the area. Or have a drink in the afternoon/evening in restaurant De Groene Vlinder. They also
have great great food.
Real fun market to visit. Afterwards walk across the Nieuwe Hoogstraat, Zeedijk or Warmoesstraat and taste the busy Amsterdam atmosphere until you reach the end at Dam Square.
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Mercado de Waterlooplein
2 WaterloopleinReal fun market to visit. Afterwards walk across the Nieuwe Hoogstraat, Zeedijk or Warmoesstraat and taste the busy Amsterdam atmosphere until you reach the end at Dam Square.
Flowers are typical Dutch and you can find this flower market in the center of Amsterdam. Buy some tulips to bring home as a souvenir! It’s around the corner of the Anne Frank House, so a perfect combination.
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Mercado de Flores Bloemenmarkt
SingelFlowers are typical Dutch and you can find this flower market in the center of Amsterdam. Buy some tulips to bring home as a souvenir! It’s around the corner of the Anne Frank House, so a perfect combination.
Museums
At the beginning of theLinnaeusstraat, 5 minutes walkingdistance from the appartment.
The Tropenmuseum is an ethnographic museum located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 1864. One of the largest museums in Amsterdam, the museum accommodates eight permanent exhibitions and an ongoing series of temporary exhibitions, including modern and traditional visual arts and photographic works.
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Tropenmuseum
2 LinnaeusstraatAt the beginning of theLinnaeusstraat, 5 minutes walkingdistance from the appartment.
The Tropenmuseum is an ethnographic museum located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 1864. One of the largest museums in Amsterdam, the museum accommodates eight permanent exhibitions and an ongoing series of temporary exhibitions, including modern and traditional visual arts and photographic works.
The best zoo in the world ;-) ! Go visit for a couple of hours, definitely worth the time. Walkingdistance 15 minutes from the appartment.
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ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanThe best zoo in the world ;-) ! Go visit for a couple of hours, definitely worth the time. Walkingdistance 15 minutes from the appartment.
Parks
Local parks to visit for a walk, picnic or bbq in the grass.
Great place to enjoy a lazy sunday or have a picnic in the grass during spring or summer. But also nice to just go there
for a refreshing walk. Walkingdistance 5 minutes from the appartment.
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Oosterpark
OosterparkGreat place to enjoy a lazy sunday or have a picnic in the grass during spring or summer. But also nice to just go there
for a refreshing walk. Walkingdistance 5 minutes from the appartment.
Bit smaller than the Oosterpark and less crowded, more locals. Definately worth a visit. Walkingdistance from the appartment also 5 minutes.
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Parque Frankendael
Bit smaller than the Oosterpark and less crowded, more locals. Definately worth a visit. Walkingdistance from the appartment also 5 minutes.
The best park in Amsterdam!
So if you want to go jogging or have a picknick, you have to be here.
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Parque Vondelpark
The best park in Amsterdam!
So if you want to go jogging or have a picknick, you have to be here.
Visit Pacific for eating, drinking and dancing!
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Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegVisit Pacific for eating, drinking and dancing!