eating herring at the seafood shop amsterdam in the heart of the city center
Lobster, oysters, fried cod with fries, herring, those who can’t get enough of fish and seafood will be very pleased with the following news. The Seafood Bar, probably your go to place for all your fish cravings, opened a new place. And not just a regular one! On the Leidsestraat we can find The Seafood Shop Amsterdam. Yep, a ‘shop’ where you can buy your favourite fish and shrimp to prepare at home and where you can get a fresh fish sandwich and fish & chips for take-away.
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The assortment consists of six categories: fresh fish, smoked fish, fried fish, take-away meals, sandwiches and preserved fish. Especially the last one is inspired by the ‘preserves’ that are a big thing in France, Italy and Spain; stores that are fully committed to the world of canned fish.
The Seafood Bar currently has three restaurants, at Spui, Van Baerlestraat and in the Ferdinand Bolstraat. Now there will be another A-location and we are very happy about that. Because, honestly, where can you grab a decent bite to go in the Leidsestraat? The family business wanted to return to their roots. They started years ago as fish farmers with a fish shop in the beautiful Helmond in Brabant. Nice!
Ps: Want lobster tonight? Check our list with our favourite to go spots in Amsterdam for the best lobster.
Amsterdam Bucketlist
THINGS TO DO:
⋙ Canal Cruise by day or in the evening
⋙ A bike tour through Amsterdam OR Rent a bike by yourself
⋙ The best view over Amsterdam from the A’DAM Lookout
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
FAVOURITE MUSEUMS:
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ MOCO Museum for street art
⋙ Photography museum FOAM
SEASONAL:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival (during winter months)
⋙ Cruise like a local with your own boat (great with good weather!)
ONE OF A KIND:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Red Light District tour
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
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Our favourite hotels:
AFFORDABLE // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Student Hotel: budget proof in trendy East.
☾ Het Volkshotel: affordable and with a cool rooftop bar.
☾ CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
☾ Motel One: budget design hotel with locations at
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Park Plaza Vondelpark: located next to Vondelpark and beautifully renovated.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Pillows Anna van den Vondel: great hotel close to Vondelpark.
☾ Hotel Mercier: new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city.
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ QO Amsterdam: eco design hotel with a great skybar.
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ W Amsterdam: with great restaurants and a rooftop bar with swimming pool.
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I really hope you enjoy your time in Amsterdam! On my Instagram account @yourlbb you can find more recommendations and new hotspots in town.
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Photocredits: The Seafood Bar
