Bar Botanique Amsterdam: the living room of East

Bar Botanique pays tribute to the old living room of the East

After months of renovation, the time has finally come on June 15: Bar Botanique in Amsterdam East is opening its doors. This is the new pub in that old building, where the Ponteneur used to be, which we wrote about a while ago. For 25 years, this was the living room of Oost, until it had to close. And Café de Ponteneur, that was quite a thing. Because the terrace was never empty here, and the whole neighborhood came together. Which made for a diverse, but friendly crowd.

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And that's something Willem – the new owner of Bar Botanique Amsterdam – is also keen to achieve. That's why, with the renovated bar, he's paying tribute to what once was the Ponteneur. Yes, he's renovated, but he's also done his best not to destroy the spirit of the Ponteneur. And that's welcome news for Ponteneur fans. Because the old mezzanine has remained as it was, and the French windows have also been restored. With Bar Botanique Amsterdam, as the name suggests, a tropical touch has been added. Think lots of greenery, both in plants and furniture, and plenty of cozy armchairs and seating. And very importantly: the terrace has also remained :-)

Starting June 15th, Bar Botanique will be open as the new living room of Oost, catering to both established and new customers. And all day long. You can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks there. We'll be sampling it soon, but we can already tell you that the cuisine is Mediterranean for those looking for a quick bite, and they also offer a number of delicious pizzas. Sounds good, right? What about you?

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