Is there something more hygge in winter than organizing a cozy game night or afternoon with friends or family at a local pub or cafe? Don’t worry about finding them, because with the list below you will easily find a spot where the games are ready and waiting in the cupboard. Get to know the best game cafes in Amsterdam.
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The best games cafes in Amsterdam that are worth a visit
The winter months call for a good dose of fun. And where can you find this more than at the best games cafes in Amsterdam? Right, nowhere. Time for an overview.
Cafe Bosco
At Café Bosco in Amsterdam-West, the cupboard is full of games, and they also organize a lot. For example, on Christmas Eve, their annual Christmas Bingo takes place, where the main prize winner wins free bitterballen for a year. An excellent place for young and old.
Eerste Constatijn Huygensstraat 7, Amsterdam, cafebosco.nl
TonTon Club
Few nights out are more fun than those at TonTon Club. This fascinating place offers a wide range of board games but also has quite a few old schoolarcade game cabinets. That will be an evening of pinball until you can’t play anymore!
Polonceaukade 27, Amsterdam, tontonclub.nl
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Hotel buiten
Right on the Sloterplas in Amsterdam West, you will find Hotel Buiten – a place that lives up to its name. In the summer you can enjoy a cold drink by the water, in the winter this is perhaps one of the coziest places in the city. Join us for a snack, drink, and, of course, an old Dutch board game.
Th.J. Lammerslaan 3, Amsterdam, hotelbuiten.nl
Festina Lente
Festina Lente is such a cult place that every Amsterdammer loves to visit. In addition to a cozy atmosphere, a brown café interior, and friendly people, Festina Lente also offers a wide range of board games. Without a doubt, it is one of the best game cafes in Amsterdam.
Looiersgracht 40B, Amsterdam, cafefestinalente.nl
Mooie Boules
You can, of course, go to Mooi Boules for an evening of pétanque, but did you know that they also offer many other games? For example, old Dutch shuffleboard and board and card games such as Settlers of Catan, 30 Seconds, and Beverbende are present.
Zeeburgerpad 3, Amsterdam, mooieboules.nl/amsterdam
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2 Clubs
In Amsterdam West, 2 Klaveren, a real games café, is fully equipped for a competitive afternoon or evening. The three owners are huge game fanatics (we could almost call it professional) and have the most extensive range of (new) games in Amsterdam. At 2 Klaveren, you can be sure that you are joining one of the best game cafes in Amsterdam.
De Clercqstraat 136, Amsterdam, 2klaveren.nl
Simon de Wit
Amsterdam-Noord also has a real games café. At Simon de Wit, they have a real games corner, with the most special board games. The snacks are very welcome for hungry players: we always opt for the Japanese calamari and mini spring rolls. Not enough? Then you can also enjoy a delicious dinner at Simon de Wit.
Spreeuwenpark 13, Amsterdam, simondewit.amsterdam
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Soho House
Okay, Soho House is not an authentic cafe, but if you are a member (or go with a member as a guest), you can spend an afternoon by the fire with a board game.
Spuistraat 210, Amsterdam, sohohouse.com
Gollem
At Gollem, you don’t just drink specialty beer; you also play games. When those specialty beers hit like a bomb, emotions can sometimes run high during such a game. A warned person counts for two ;-).
Multiple locations in Amsterdam, cafegollem.nl
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☾ L’Europe: recently renovated, this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
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☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ W Amsterdam: with lively restaurants and a posh rooftop bar with swimming pool.
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☾ 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 several locations in Amsterdam.
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