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Shop till you drop at Kalverstraat You’re sure to end up on crowded Kalverstraat at some point – named after the 17th Century livestock markets that were held here, it is now a mecca for shoppers – who lather themselves into a fever pitch over the latest sales. |
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Dutch beer tasting You should make sure you do your bit to ensure Hoppe maintains one of the highest beer turnovers in the city – since 1670 drinkers have been enticed behind that velvet curtain into the dark interior for a glass or two. In summer the crowd can spill over into the street. |
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Heineken experience On the site of the old Heineken brewery take a self-guided tour that's tantamount to brew-worship. Learn the history of the Heineken family, find out how the logo evolved, and follow the brewing process from water all the way through to bottling. |
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Join the thousands bikers in Amsterdam Get a local perspective with Mike’s Bike Tours. Their four-hour tours take you around town and into the countryside. Guides have great insider knowledge, and many tours finish at the pub giving you time to compare notes with the group. |
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Supper Club If you’re looking for a scene, try the Supper Club. Enter the theatrical, white room, relax with friends on enormous mattresses and snack on victuals as DJs spin music. Panama is also brilliant, with salsa-tango dance salons and a glamorous nightclub that spins Ibiza vibes, Cuban big bands and more. |
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200 beers choice in Gollem cafe Gollem, the undisputed pioneer of Amsterdam's brown cafes, is a minuscule space covered in beer paraphernalia. The 200 beers on offer, both on tap and in the bottle, attract lots of drinkers, which, after all is the reason that beer was invented. |
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Tasty lunch break at Lust For ample lunchtime sustenance, try Lust. Parquet floors, supermod ceiling lamps and Brazilian dance beats animate this glam café. It’s a fair bet you’ll spot models nibbling focaccia sandwiches, tostis, generous salads or the popular grilled chicken club with avocado. |
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Lucius fresh seafood In the evening, stop off at Lucius for seafood that is fresh, simple, and delicious with set menus at €35, or try contemporary Dutch at Hemelse Modder – pot-au-feu with chicken or polenta soufflé – but keep some room for the wonderful desserts, including the namesake hemelse modder (heavenly mud) chocolate mousse. |
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Traditional made pancakes At Pannenkoekenhuis Upstairs, climb steep stairs to reach this small-as-a-stamp restaurant. The lure? Pancakes that are flavorsome, inexpensive and filling. We like the one with bacon, cheese and ginger. It's a one-man show, so service operates at its own pace. |
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