A justifiably popular neighbourhood bar on the eastern fringes of the Pijp, the dark wood interior is enlivened with old posters and chandeliers. A kitchen pumps out...
Hemonystraat 70Popular with the neighbourhood's more affluent young people, there's a mod-retro feel here - lacquered walls, 1970s lamps, school chairs - and weekends are livened up with DJs...
Ferdinand Bolstraat 17-19Light from the enormous windows floods this delightful locals' café that's busy at all hours with students taking advantage of Wi-Fi, parents treating offspring to (excellent)...
Sarphatipark 2A simply outstanding place to get sozzled, this dark and cosy Belgian beer specialist offers more than 150 bottled brews - including 42 abbey beers and 14 trappist - and 14 on...
Daniel Stalpertstraat 74The bar that began the gentrification of the Pijp is now one of the old guard, but its sleek-with-a-twist-of-kitsch chic (glossy red walls, American fridges) still sets the...
Ferdinand Bolstraat 24Pre-war-style furnishings and booths add up to a Brief Encounter aesthetic, and the charming service makes you feel special in an old-fashioned way - though hair is let down on...
Frans Halstraat 42The Montreal-based ad agency that established this funky satellite office/gallery/store/café/bar sells everything from Canadian fashion labels, such as Team Macho and Renata...
Gerard Doustraat 72-80On the 23rd floor of Hotel Okura, this cocktail bar offers fantastic views of the Pijp and the compact Amsterdam School architecture of the Rivierenbuurt. Be prepared to pay...
Ferdinand Bolstraat 333Many people come here for the Frenchified food, but, as the name implies, the wine is the star at this compact yet airy boozer on the edge of the Pijp's main nightlife strip....
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