VANDESTRAAT: Four photographers capture the soul of Amsterdam
With work by Gosse Bouma, Lotte Ekkel, Niels Koopmans and Bas Losekoot
The Blue Tit: wine café in the Staatslieden neighborhood
Three local residents opened their own wine bar on the site of cafe The Shamrock
Bon Burger Bar: dry-aged burgers and natural wine
Smash burgers, oysters and natural wine in a laid-back neighborhood bar expanding toward North
Komm Schon Alter: Melodic house and techno 24+ festival
A festival for people past the fast-paced, young club scene
LOT61: Coffee bar with the tastiest brew of homegrown beans
Specialty coffee from our own roastery, from neighborhood cafe on Kinkerstraat to bar at the train station
Loveland Festival: House and techno weekender in Sloterpark
Multi-day electronic music festival in Sloterpark with multiple stages and a long local history
Amsterdam Terrace Festival back in Rembrandt Park
From July 24 to 27, Rembrandt Park is once again abuzz with live music and food on various terraces
CABINET: Vintage & Design Market in Central Market Hall
Dozen booths, live music and hospitality in historic market hall Amsterdam-West
Scala: A mix of shared food and short theatrical performances
An intimate food bar with a theater concept where cabaret, music and musicals come together
Floor 17: Spring vibes on the city's highest rooftop terrace
Panoramic views, stylish cocktails and dining on the 17th floor of the Leonardo Hotel
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The Pimpelmees opened on Feb. 24, 2026 in Fannius Scholtenstraat, on the spot where café The...
Amsterdam West
Bon Burger Bar in West is all about burgers and wine. Here, smash burgers, thicker dry-aged patties and...
The ever entertaining festival Komm Schon Alter was set up in 2012 by Susanne van Maanen as a counterpoint to...
LOT61 Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster and café with its own distinct signature. The roastery and café on Kinkerstraat show...
Loveland Festival fills Sloterpark in New West with house and techno every summer. The multi-day festival is organized by Loveland Events, an independent dance organizer...
The Amsterdam Terrassen Festival is filling Rembrandtpark this summer with a big, cozy terrace atmosphere. From July 24 through July 27, the festival, where...
On March 28 and 29, 2026, West will host the next edition of CABINET, a carefully curated...
Scala opened in 2023 in the Western District and combines food with live theater. In a cozy setting,...
Floor17 offers a luxurious spring experience on Amsterdam-West's highest rooftop terrace. On the 17th floor of the Leonardo...
Karavaan, a spot on the Kwakersplein in Oud-West since 2020, has a remarkably large terrace known for its maximum sunlight hours. The café with...
Located in Old West, Gertrude is a bistro restaurant that has been welcoming guests with a warm, classic atmosphere since March 2020. Led by chef Monika Blazevic, the...
On Van Speijkstraat, in the middle of West, Thai Thai Poppetje has been bringing a piece of Thai street culture to life since 2019. Here you can taste real flavors...
Café COOS opened its doors in 2022 and has since become a place where Dutch traditions merge with a...
Cold Club is a new sauna and ice bathing studio in Old West. The wellness center combines heat and cold in...
Located in a former CFP bus garage, LOFI still feels industrial, but with a club heart. You come...
Market Central is located in the historic Central Wholesale Market, built in the 1930s. The venue combines a stylish, cozy atmosphere with a festive...
Louf de Molen opened in 2025 on the edge of the Jordaan, right next to a 1631 windmill. This bakery and coffee spot offers a...
With the beautiful weather upon us, we may once again get ready for a summer full of food festivals. The kickoff of the tasty festival season takes place in...
Not so long ago, this neighborhood was one of the "lesser" neighborhoods of the city. But those days are over! In recent years, this part of the city has developed into a young and trendy neighborhood full of interesting sights, stores and restaurants. It is a popular residential area for young, creative professionals, and that affects the atmosphere. In Amsterdam West you have quiet residential areas mixed with lively shopping streets and bars. It is a must-see for anyone visiting the city for an extended period of time.
What to do in Amsterdam West The Foodhallen is the new culinary sensation in Amsterdam West. Inspired by "indoor food markets" from various metropolitan cities, this food market offers a wide variety of delicious snacks and drinks in an industrial setting. Surrounding the Food Hallen is a creative area full of boutiques, galleries and creative co-working spaces. Amsterdam West is also home to "Het Schip," one of the finest examples of the famous architectural movement The Amsterdam School. This impressive museum is housed in architect Michel de Klerk's famous workers' palace. The extensive collection displays photographs, drawings, furniture and designs of household items by the greatest representatives of the 100-year-old group.
Another notable feature of Amsterdam West is the Westergasfabriek. It is one of the city's most thriving creative hotspots and there is always something going on. With numerous restaurants, bars, a local brewery, entertainment venues and a busy schedule of exhibitions, food markets, festivals and cultural events, there is always something new to discover.