Bars and pubs in Amsterdam
Blijburg aan zee
The beach bar in the new IJburg area is a great place to enjoy some food and drinks. After dinner has been served, the furniture is set aside and its time for the party to get started!
Many bands perform in Blijburg and theme parties are held regularly. If you want to relax after a night out then go to Blijburg on a Sunday morning, have breakfast and stay to enjoy the jam sessions in the afternoon.
You can come here to play board games or sit in front of the fireplace when the weather is cold. Blijburg is situated on the beach of the IJ lake and is open all year round.
Bert Haanstrakade 2004
1087 ZZ Amsterdam
www.blijburg.nl (Dutch)
Comedy Café
This café is located close to the Leidseplein. Comedians performing in this small stand-up comedy café come from all over the world including Australia, USA and Europe. Although the shows are prepared beforehand, the artists definitely like some audience interaction. You can also have dinner at the venue before the show starts.
Max Euweplein 43-45
1017 MA Amsterdam
www.comedycafe.nl (Dutch)
˜t Geveltje
This jazz bar is located in the Jordaan, a once working-class area that is famous for its many small shops, bars and cosy atmosphere. This bar was founded over 25 years ago. Jam sessions are often organised here. Special tango dance nights accompanied by a jazz orchestra are held for the true tango fans. Now and again there are also theme nights featuring music from the 50's through to the 80's.
Bloemgracht 170
1015 TV Amsterdam
www.jazzgeveltje.nl
Hardrock café
This world wide concept also has an establishment in Amsterdam. It's walls feature various personal belongings from famous musicians, such as a denim jacket from Bruce Springsteen and a guitar from Aerosmith.
Max Euweplein 57-61
1017 MA Amsterdam
www.hardrock.com
Satellite Sports Café
This café features lots of screens showing sports events. You can also watch rugby, boxing and baseball as well as of course football! And why not order yourself a nice little snack to accompany your beer whilst you sit and enjoy the sports on offer.
Leidseplein 11
1017 PS Amsterdam
www.satellitesportscafe.nl
Xtra Cold Ice Bar
If you want to chill then you need to head to the Xtra Cold Ice Bar! As the name suggests, it is very cold inside, the average temperature being -8 Celsius. Everything is made of ice, even the cocktail glasses. Thermal clothes and gloves are provided at the entrance. You'll need them to help you keep warm!
Amstel 194-196
1017 AG Amsterdam
www.xtracold.com
