Amsterdam Noord
The historic 'cafe of the lock' overlooks the sluis (lock) of its name in a very pretty spot with an inviting terrace. It serves a delicious apple tart…
Must-see nightlife in The Netherlands
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
'Lovely liquids, sexy snacks and twisted tunes' is the siren call of this hyper-retro bar with cocktails galore and Prosecco on tap. DJs spin pop, house…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
With a decor untouched in decades, this tiny brown cafe is worth visiting for its inlaid woodwork behind the bar (check out the zodiac signs) and wrought…
Delft
Belgian beer is the popular choice here, enjoyed in great quantities at a sea of tables in leafy Beestenmarkt. There are more than 10 beers on tap, and…
Delft
Cosy little Locus Publicus is filled with cheery locals quaffing their way through the 200-strong beer list, including 13 on tap. There's great people…
Rotterdam
A shipping container is the centrepiece bar of Hugh's massive, multilevel space, which has a geometric retro design, DJs on the decks and a lounge vibe…
Rotterdam
The streetside seating at this popular neighbourhood pub overlooks the Heemraadspark and canal, and is a lovely spot to while away an afternoon. There's…
Amsterdam
A cool neighbourhood bar with outside tables and a lively buzz on ever livelier Javastraat, serving up local beers and cocktails, as well as excellent…
Rotterdam
Anchoring this artist-filled 'hood, the fabulous 'White Monkey' is always crowded with locals. The front opens right up and a huge awning keeps inclement…
Utrecht
This cultural innovator has a nose for new trends so it's always worth checking out what it's doing, from club nights to concerts.
Amsterdam
Small, but with a reputation for a good selection, good-quality product and fair prices, so much so that there may be queues. Cash only.
Utrecht
This fortified 'troubadour's castle' dates from 1280 with chandeliers, canal terrace and an excellent microbrewery in the basement.
Rotterdam
With more than 200 beers on its menu (including 15 on tap), this is an outstanding specialist beer cafe.
Amsterdam
With its photogenic powder-pink tiled wall, this light, bright cafe adjoining the Tire Station hotel has a tempting cabinet of rich tarts and homemade…
Amsterdam
This popular neighbourhood hangout has comfy chairs and benches, loads of light and excellent coffee, along with tasty freshly made sandwiches, plus a…
Rotterdam
Situated in an old pedestrian tunnel that burrows underneath the Weena road, Toffler is a long, narrow club that specialises in the dark arts of techno.
Amsterdam
You'll be bursting with health after a cold-pressed, all-natural juice, such as the Pro (apple, fennel, lemon and probiotic) or a shot of turmeric, orange…
Rotterdam
This fire-engine-red, 1951-built lighthouse vessel is now a Brit-influenced pub that brews its own ale, hosts live gigs (mainly rock), and serves full…
Amsterdam
Hugely popular with locals and tourists for its long list of Belgian beers, this longstanding favourite (literally, 'Gollem Tasting') is where you can…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Cavernous, dark and always crammed, Nelly's attracts international visitors from the cheap lodgings in the area, including the attached Durty Nelly's…
Amsterdam
It's got the brew tanks, it's got the hardwood interior, it's even got the history – a 16th-century brewery-cloister run by nuns. Outside tables with a…
Den Haag
This on-trend cafe in the town centre has a street terrace from which you can watch shoppers saunter past and trams trundle by. Coffees range from the…
Amsterdam
Full of gnarly locals, this characterful and snug little bruin café (traditional Dutch pub) has a canal-side terrace, friendly service and is an inviting…
Nijmegen
The cafe terrace of Lux – one component of a sleek cinema/cultural centre – faces Marienburg Chapel, a remnant of old Nijmegen miraculously missed by the…
Leiden
On a sunny day, it can be difficult to score one of the terrace tables here, which are set just outside the grand gate to the Burcht. Tourists and plenty…
Amsterdam
A textbook brown cafe next to the canal, on a convivial corner between the Amstel and the Red Light District, De Doelen is a well-weathered place dating…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
This huge art-deco space is quiet during the day, but after 5pm on weeknights it transforms into a lively bar for the business crowd. You get a choice of…
De Pijp
Right on Albert Cuypstraat, the Green Butterfly strikes just the right balance between hip and gezellig (cosy, convivial), making it perfect for a koffie…
Groningen
Last of a line of boisterous terrace cafes on a busy square, the Stadlander is especially gezellig (cosy) with its interior dining area and generously…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
'Not everyone has knowledge of beer, but those who have it drink it here' is the translation of the slogan on a panel above this atmospheric bar, which…
De Pijp
With friendly staff, loyal regulars and snazzy white-and-red walls, Kingfisher exemplifies De Pijp's signature feel-good vibe. The communal table welcomes…
Maastricht
This unpretentious local corner pub is worth investigating on Monday evenings when a jazz trio plays after 10pm, sometimes joined by student musicians…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Staff have a wonderfully irreverent sense of humour at this grungy late-night bar where night owls inevitably end up when there's nowhere else to go…
Leeuwarden
In this spot for 30-odd years, this music and sports cafe lures a faithful older crowd with its 1950s sounds and pavement terrace that scarcely changes…
Leeuwarden
Outdoor tables fan out in all directions at this canal-side cafe, including across the canal bridge strewn with tubs of summertime geraniums. When the…
Groningen
In a 17th-century brewery (note the keg hanging outside bearing its namesake key), this vintage bar dating to 1977 has a local following for its cosy…
Amsterdam
If your Vondelpark football game's washed out, switch to Plan B and shoot some pool at this friendly hangout with 13 pool tables, two dartboards, sports…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Amid Red Light windows by the Oude Kerk (watch which door you enter!), this cafe makes a good stop for an espresso accompanied by jukebox music while you…
De Pijp
The decor inside is nothing flash (an updated, blander version of a brown cafe, pretty much), but Het Paardje has one of best, most sprawling terraces in…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
A fetish-oriented clientele crowds into this busy bar, which has one of the largest 'playrooms' in Europe. You could spend a whole night exploring its…
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