Guidebook the Pijp/Amsterdam
The Pijp - Restaurants
The Pijp is a great neighbourhood for locals and tourists alike. The Ferdinand Bolstraat and Ceintuurbaan (the two main streets with tram lines) are just a stone’s throw away and are where everything happens in this neighbourhood. If you are looking for a bite to eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner or just a drink in a bar or café, you are sure to find something to your liking. As all this choice can be overwhelming, here are a list of restaurants that we personally really like.
Loetje in De Pijp
188A Ferdinand BolstraatFamously Dutch, great Steaks
VOLT eten & drinken
178 Ferdinand Bolstraatvery local, nice outside area, great food & drinks
Great fresh Seafood, just a few minutes from the apartment. Check out their other locations in Amsterdam, if they happen to be fully booked.
94 residents recomanen
The Seafood Bar
5h Van BaerlestraatGreat fresh Seafood, just a few minutes from the apartment. Check out their other locations in Amsterdam, if they happen to be fully booked.
Otaru
2 Frans HalsstraatGreat, unpretentious Sushi place! My Asian friends swear by this place
Great Concept Restaurant (take a taxi or Tram 3 to get there) with SPECTACULAR food. Order the tasting menu! It is never not fantastic.
82 residents recomanen
BAUT Oost
125 WibautstraatGreat Concept Restaurant (take a taxi or Tram 3 to get there) with SPECTACULAR food. Order the tasting menu! It is never not fantastic.
Great typical Dutch brown cafe with great Ribs (try the original marinade).
10 residents recomanen
Eetcafé De Hut
132 OlympiapleinGreat typical Dutch brown cafe with great Ribs (try the original marinade).
It is an Amsterdam Institution.... an old tram depot that was converted into a cinema - called the Filmhallen, various galleries or art spaces as well as the Foodhallen – a collection of restaurants of every cuisine thinkable, often with live music. It very quickly became a hugely popular hang out space for dinner and after-dinner drinks. Beware, can get very busy and noisy. Don't go if this is not your thing.
1500 residents recomanen
Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinIt is an Amsterdam Institution.... an old tram depot that was converted into a cinema - called the Filmhallen, various galleries or art spaces as well as the Foodhallen – a collection of restaurants of every cuisine thinkable, often with live music. It very quickly became a hugely popular hang out space for dinner and after-dinner drinks. Beware, can get very busy and noisy. Don't go if this is not your thing.
De Pijp - Cafes and Bars
The Pijp is a great neighbourhood for locals and tourists alike. The Ferdinand Bolstraat and Ceintuurbaan (the two main streets with tram lines) are just a stone’s throw away and are where everything happens in this neighbourhood. If you are looking for a bite to eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner or just a drink in a bar or café, you are sure to find something to your liking. As all this choice can be overwhelming, here are a list of cafes and bars that we personally really like.
STROOM in de Pijp
151 Ferdinand Bolstraattrendy, local café just a few steps away
typical Dutch neighbourhood cafe/bar, just on your doorstep. This is the place where all your neighbours hang out. Great for a drink on the terrace with a dutch snack (try the bitterballen for a traditional dutch bar snack)
16 residents recomanen
Café Lusthof
128 Van Baerlestraattypical Dutch neighbourhood cafe/bar, just on your doorstep. This is the place where all your neighbours hang out. Great for a drink on the terrace with a dutch snack (try the bitterballen for a traditional dutch bar snack)
Another gem just a few steps away - they make omelettes in every flavour imaginable. This place was featured in the lonely planet and is now hugely popular with the tourists as well as the locals. Don't get worried if there is a queue - it moves fast and we never had to wait more than 10 minutes.
121 residents recomanen
Omelegg - de Pijp
143 Ferdinand BolstraatAnother gem just a few steps away - they make omelettes in every flavour imaginable. This place was featured in the lonely planet and is now hugely popular with the tourists as well as the locals. Don't get worried if there is a queue - it moves fast and we never had to wait more than 10 minutes.
This is a great place for breakfast, brunch, lunch, drinks or dinner... Previously a movie theatre that was stylishly remodeled - evoking a beach/ surf hut holiday feel. Service can be a bit slow, but the food and smoothies are lovely.
372 residents recomanen
Coffee & Coconuts
282 CeintuurbaanThis is a great place for breakfast, brunch, lunch, drinks or dinner... Previously a movie theatre that was stylishly remodeled - evoking a beach/ surf hut holiday feel. Service can be a bit slow, but the food and smoothies are lovely.
They brew their own beer and you can see the place from your bedroom balcony - the perfect spot if you want to stay close to home. They also do dinner - worth checking out.
178 residents recomanen
Brouwerij Troost
21 Cornelis TroostpleinThey brew their own beer and you can see the place from your bedroom balcony - the perfect spot if you want to stay close to home. They also do dinner - worth checking out.
They have a great G&T Bar in every flavour imaginable inside the hotel. Open for visitors. You will have to go through the lobby to get in.
130 residents recomanen
Conservatorium Hotel
50 Paulus PotterstraatThey have a great G&T Bar in every flavour imaginable inside the hotel. Open for visitors. You will have to go through the lobby to get in.
Rooftop Bar inside the Hilton (by Amsterdam Centraal) with a view that can't be topped by any other place. Great Cocktails, too!
228 residents recomanen
SkyLounge Amsterdam
4 OosterdoksstraatRooftop Bar inside the Hilton (by Amsterdam Centraal) with a view that can't be topped by any other place. Great Cocktails, too!
This is where you have bars, next to bars and more bars. If none of the above appeal, you might find here what you're looking for. They have a couple of live music places in this area, too. Go there and ask around!
1535 residents recomanen
Leidseplein
LeidsepleinThis is where you have bars, next to bars and more bars. If none of the above appeal, you might find here what you're looking for. They have a couple of live music places in this area, too. Go there and ask around!