Christina Newberry

Unlike some cities, visitors to Amsterdam often find themselves wanting to go again and again and again. This city is known for its innovative food scene and great attractions, but the thing that will forever linger in your mind? Amsterdam’s bars. The nightlife scene here is second to none, and there’s a bar for (literally) every mood.  So whether you’re looking to sip cocktails with a view or boogie on down ‘till the early hours, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for in this party capital. Think rooftop bars, glitzy wine bars, trendy craft breweries and everything in between. Just try not to miss your flight home the next day. Here are the best bars in Amsterdam right now.  RECOMMENDED:🪩 The best clubs in Amsterdam🌿 The best coffeeshops in Amsterdam📍 The best things to do in Amsterdam🍴 The best restaurants in Amsterdam🥑 The best places for brunch in Amsterdam Planning your next trip? Check out our latest travel guides, written by local experts.

Whether you’re headed to Amsterdam to tour its galleries, pop out on a canal cruise or sample one of its notorious coffee shops, there is one thing you absolutely should not miss – and that’s the food. From stroopwafels on the side of the street to Michelin-star dining, Amsterdam’s restaurant offerings have got better and better.  And now might be the best time to pay the city a visit, as there’s cuisines for every taste (and budget). Classic, family-run Dutch food. Trendy wine bars serving up small plates. The freshest of fish and seafood. Whatever tickles your fancy, there’s a restaurant in Amsterdam for you, guaranteed. Read on for our top picks right now.  RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Amsterdam🍳 The absolute best brunches in Amsterdam☕ The best cafés in Amsterdam🍷 The best bars in Amsterdam🪩 The best clubs in Amsterdam Planning your next trip? Check out our latest travel guides, written by local experts.

If you’ve never visited Amsterdam before, we’ve got some important information for you. Coffeeshops here sell cannabis. If you’re looking for, you know, just coffees, croissants, stroopwafels, cups of tea and the like? What you need is a koffiehuis (café). And don’t worry, our local writer Christina Newberry has been to them all.  The Dutch capital is home to tons of traditional old haunts, well loved by the community, as well as a bunch of fresh trendy cafés too. The cafe and restaurant culture here is second to none, and between those trips to galleries and long bike rides, you’re going to need a bit of sugar and a lot of caffeine. Tried and tested by our Amsterdam experts, these cafes have it all. Read on for the best cafes in Amsterdam.  RECOMMENDED:☕ The best coffeeshops in Amsterdam🍴 The best restaurants in Amsterdam🍳 The best brunch in Amsterdam📍 The best things to do in Amsterdam Planning your next trip? Check out our latest travel guides, written by local experts.

Amsterdam is one of those cities where you can visit again and again, and you still won’t feel like you’ve done it all. That is particularly the case for its museums and galleries, which showcase the best of the city’s history, creativity and downright craziness, from historic collections to contemporary art. There’s a reason Amsterdam’s art roster is the envy of cities all over the world you know.  And sure, you know about Van Gogh, but do you know about the modern art that can be found next door? The Yayo Kusama works found in the bath-shaped Stedelijk Museum? The independent photography museum in a renovated canal house? That's where our Amsterdam experts come in. Our local writer has a local's scoop on every bit of art in the city–you just need to come along for the ride.  RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Amsterdam🍴 The best restaurants in Amsterdam🏘️ Where to stay in Amsterdam☕ The best coffee shops in Amsterdam🍳 The best brunch in Amsterdam Planning your next trip? Check out our latest travel guides, written by local experts.

It’s been a rough few years for the world at large – but in many ways, a fantastic one for neighbourhoods. Although we haven’t been able to travel the world as freely as we once did, billions of us have been spending more time than ever closer to home. And in many of the world’s greatest cities, the result has been a full-blown neighbourhood renaissance. It’s true that much-loved local shops, restaurants, bars and creative spaces have, sadly, shuttered for good. But there’s also been a whole wave of new businesses opening, driven not just by increased footfall outside city centres, but also by the ‘great resignation’. City-dwellers have quit their corporate jobs to finally follow their joy, whether it’s opening that corner café or much-needed local LGBTQ+ bar, or just spending more time living slowly and spending more time (and money) in their local area. At the same time, local officials the world over have been re-establishing their neighbourhoods as places for people. In some cases that’s meant overhauling street space: less driving, more walking, cycling and hanging out. In others, it’s meant tackling problems like overtourism, inequality and air pollution. All of this has led to districts looking very different than they did just a few years ago – and becoming better places for locals and travellers alike. RECOMMENDED: The 33 coolest streets in the world Every year, we canvas thousands of city-dwellers around the world in our Time Out Index survey. As always, this year