Jesse's Tips · Going Out
From cozy tasting rooms to a windmill brewery — Amsterdam has bars with real history.
Dark, covered in posters, loud, warm, and completely unbothered by tourism — the real Amsterdam. Jesse prefers the courtyard on the canal, with what's probably the cheapest beer in the city.
Daily live music from young bands, freshly poured beer. Gets really full on weekends — only come if you're after energy and movement.
One of Amsterdam's largest terraces, right on the water — ideal for big groups. Dancing inside to modern music until late. Genuinely appeals to everyone.
A genuine windmill, right on the water, with its own brewery — handcrafted beers, rotating selection, outdoor seating by the mill. Hard to beat on a sunny afternoon, best reached by bike.
An institution: a band has played here almost every night for decades — free admission, live jazz jam sessions. Perfect for a quieter evening out.
Jenever since 1679, tucked in a small alley behind the Krasnapolsky Hotel. Low ceilings, ornate bottles lining every shelf, no beer, no music. Take your first sip standing at the counter — that's tradition.
Founded in 1782, with a lovely seating area on the Herengracht. Jenever meets Dutch cuisine — about 10 minutes from the bike shop, ideal as a small reward after the tour.