A temple to the humble hop, the 'Eagle's Nest', in a lovely canal house, sells only Dutch beer. Many of the customers are real-ale types, but even amateurs will enjoy the 350...

One of the few landmarks which you can nestle down inside with a beer, HJAB Baanders' extraordinary 1930s teahouse - a sort of UFO-hat hybrid that manages to confuse as many...

A stylish bolt hole on a beautiful Jordaan canal near some very nice restaurants and bars, and ideally placed for scenic strolls. This prosaically named place is fitted...

Delightfully crafted and reasonably priced shoes, traditional clogs and handmade leather and woollen slippers from baby sizes up to size 35, perfect for turning kids into...

The wonderful and deeply filling world of Dutch broodjes (sandwiches) has its greatest champion in this takeaway, one of very few that still features proper homemade meat...

In contrast to the more image-concious gay bars surrounding it, the newest café on the block is a regular ol' boozer that aims for a nice, comfortable feel: on Tuesdays there...

One of the most scenic terraces on one of the prettiest canals, it's no surprise that waterside seats are snared early in the day, so patience - or an alarm clock in good...

This former brasserie for first-class commuters is now open to anyone who wants to kill some time in style - with a full meal or snack - while waiting for a train. The art...

In its former space, this shop/agency/ gallery's claim to fame was that it was the first place in the world where people could purchase customised Nikes. Now, in a more...

This funky little number's just for the boys (the Gasthuismolensteeg branch does womenswear). Two shops side by side on Oude Hoogstraat offer urban streetwear threads from the...

Pronounced 'acht' (Dutch for eight), this is the latest streetwear haunt with maximum cred thanks to its super-exclusive kicks, toys and T-shirts.

This loungey affair obviously took notes from the hip side of NYC's Chinatown. The dark and inviting interior harbours big screens playing Hong Kong music videos, bubble teas...

Tucked away down a narrow alley, this lively shop is a tourist hot-spot. The staff are friendly, internet is free and chess boards are plentiful - as are the separate rooms...

A stalwart of the sex scene in a city known for doing the deed, Absolute Danny stocks everything from rubber clothes to erotic toothbrushes.