It’s the last day of November and that means two things: tomorrow begins the party – and last – month of the year and we may look back on a wonderful month full of new hotspots. Also the past month, Amsterdam has been quite busy. From trendy neighborhood pubs to Asian eateries, these are the best new hotspots Amsterdam in november 2016.
hotspots amsterdam november 2016
Bartack: last month, Bartack opened on the edge of Rembrandtpark at the Postjesweg, This is the newest neighborhood pub of this area in West. The concept resembles that of Bar Spek: an all day spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. The resemblance is not so surprising, because it’s from the same owners.
Benji’s: also the Wibaut gained yet another hotspot. Benji opened its doors and fits perfectly with The Breakfast Club, Drovers Dog and The Pool. Also here you can drop by for good coffee, breakfast and lunch. The place is filled with plants, so hello urban jungle!
Dum Dum Palace: one of the best caterers in town, HotMamaHot, has opened its first restaurant at the Zeedijk in the Red Light District. At Dum Dum palace you enter a magical world for dumplings, rendang fries, homemade beers, G&T’s and vodka.
Mooie Boules Bar: this one’s a temporary new hotspot: the pop up of the Mooie Boules Bar at the Westergas. Perhaps the most original pop up of the year, because this is the place to go to play a game of boules with your friends.
Oosterbar: in the Oosterpark, in the basement of the designhostel of Generator, it’s party time every Friday and Saturday. Oosterbar opened its doors and it offers you the perfect in betweener: no bar with only pop songs or a club with solely house music, but besides cocktails, shots and other alcohols also different kinds of music on the menu. Perfect!
Cha House: besides Dum Dum Palace another Asian hotspot opened the doors. On the Linnaeusstraat in Amsterdam-East Cha House is ready for you. This is the new place to go for lots of different dim sum, sushi and ramen.
Hearth: November has also been good for the vegetarians among us. Hearth is now open on the Albert Cuyp. A new place to go for vegetarian meals, sustainable streetwear and durable items for the home.
Borrl Kitchen: oh oh, we were so happy with this new hotspot on the Plantage Kerklaan at Artis. At the Borrl Kitchen they love the Friyay drinks not only on Friday, but as well as any other given day of the week. Oh and besides the drinks you can also enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner over here.
Slowth Brunch: good coffee and lunch with a twist, that’s what you get at the newest gem of Old-South. At Slow Brunch you get – besides the freshly baked pies – a surprising mix of Taiwanese snacks and dishes inspired by the Japanese colonization.
Kanarie Club: Meat West and Halte 3 in De Hallen made place for the Kanarie Club. This is a complete new horeca concept that focusses on the next generation hospitality. That means you can go here for food, work, drinks & dance.
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.
Let’s get social
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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