Mata Hari Amsterdam: the iconic restaurant has renewed itself

One of the most iconic establishments in Amsterdam? That must be Mata Hari. This place still has a boudoir vibe and a nod to Bella Époque. It marks the opulent time when the Dutch Mata Hari achieved fame as a dancer in Paris. The new Mata Hari honors the iconic hotspot, but with a modern twist.

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Why you want to visit the new Mata Hari Amsterdam

In the heart of the city center, hidden in the Red Light District, you will find a hidden gem: Mata Hari Amsterdam. The restaurant, attracting a full house for many years, required an upgrade. The owners of Helling7 and Café Verlan saw their opportunity and recently took over the business. After a minor renovation and the development of a new menu, the new Mata Hari restaurant has been open since the beginning of January. The Paris of the end of the nineteenth century still predominates in the interior.

Menu Mata Hari

The renewed Mata Hari Amsterdam menu has a modern look and is in the same atmosphere as Helling7 and Café Verlan. In terms of drinks, the range is enormous: from fresh juices to different types of coffee, mocktails, cocktails, and an extensive wine list. The dinner menu at Mata Hari is a little more concise – at least in this first new phase of the restaurant. They now serve small platters with oysters (3 or 6 pieces), spinach-feta hummus, mackerel escabeche, and a salad with goat cheese. Those with a bigger appetite can order one of the drinks boards, including one with Kef’s famous cheeses or antipasti misti with matching wines. Then there are tasty snacks and bites such as sourdough bread with aioli and hummus, Dutch ‘bitterballen’, and calamari. It is an ideal place to settle down for an extensive drink and delicious snacks after a day of exploring the city.

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(DIGITAL) ART EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fabrique des Lumières
⋙ NXT Museum
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FOOD EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Food Tasting Tour of Jordaan area
⋙ Albert Cuyp Market Food Tour
⋙ Sightseeing Boat Cruise with unlimited drinks
⋙ Pancake Cruise
⋙ Micro Brewery Beer Tasting Tour
BEST BIKE TOURS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fatbike e-bike tour (also to Amsterdam North)
⋙ Rent a bike by yourself and explore like a local
⋙ Outside of Amsterdam: windmills & Zaanse Schans
⋙ 3 hour biketour: backstreets & hidden gems
FIRST TIME VISIT TO AMSTERDAM – MUST SEE & DO’S:
⋙ Private Canal Boat Tour
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ Canal Cruise in the evening
INSTAGRAM MUSEUMS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Youseum
⋙ The Upside Down
DAY TRIPS FROM AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
⋙ Drive-it-Yourself Tulip Fields GPS Audio Tour
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AMSTERDAM WITH KIDS:
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
⋙ Go an a bike tour with the kids
⋙ NEMO Science Museum
SPIRNG / SUMMER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Paddle board tour on the canals
⋙ Go for a kayak-tour in Amsterdam
FALL / WINTER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival boat tour
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Our favourite hotels in Amsterdam:
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Pillows Maurits at the Park: this newly opened hotel is all about luxury.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: recently renovated, this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ 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.
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals with great all day bar.
☾ Hotel Jakarta: the most sustainable hotel ánd great value for money with a spa.
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam from the North side.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale and around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Hotel Mercier: pretty new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city by MGallery.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel with restaurant in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ Ruby Emma: eco design hotel with a great skybar near Amstel station.
AFFORDABLE (FOR AMSTERDAM PRICES) // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Social Hub budget proof in trendy East district close tho the subway.
☾ 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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