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These are the 9 best restaurants around ADE locations for a pre-party dinner

Emma

 

October 18, 2025
Last updated: October 22, 2025

We can't wait for Amsterdam Dance Event to start! It's October, so the anticipation has officially begun. But where should you go for a good night's sleep before hitting the party? The 9 restaurants below are among our favorites during ADE. These are the best restaurants near ADE venues. 

9 X best restaurants around ADE locations for a pre-party dinner

Barossa

Barossa is a wonderful addition to Amsterdam-Noord! This place cooks with the seasons and offers delicious dishes like ceviche of the day, steak tartare, and mushroom risotto. You'll find Barossa right next to the NDSM Wharf, where various parties are held. 
Werfkade 39, Amsterdam – barossa.amsterdam

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Jansz

Jansz (near the Pulitzer Hotel) is a hub for musical types and DJs during ADE. They organize cooking workshops by and for DJs, but you can also just enjoy a nice (and delicious!) meal and soak up the atmosphere.
Reestraat 8, Amsterdam – janszamsterdam.com

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Cafe George

Café George has become an Amsterdam classic, and we still have a soft spot for it. With a portion of French fries, a Caesar salad, and a glass of bubbly, you can never go wrong here. And the location is great too: Café George is just a stone's throw from Melkweg and Paradiso. 
Leidsegracht 84, Amsterdam – cafegeorge.nl

Club Birdies

The largest indoor golf course in the Benelux has landed in Amsterdam. So get ready for a fun and active night out, because the bar and restaurant area are also fantastic. Think of it as a warm-up for ADE, after which you can head to Sissi's, just a stone's throw away. 
Pilotenstraat 41, Amsterdam – clubbirdies.nl

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Luz Restobar

Mediterranean cuisine lovers, take note! Luz Restobar Amsterdam takes you to the Mediterranean in terms of flavors, but right in the heart of the Amsterdam Pipe. Close to Someone Else's House and they're organizing their own party. 
First Sweelinckstraat 11h, Amsterdam – luzrestobar.nl

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Cecconi's

Near Bitterzoet and, of course, Soho House, you'll find Cecconi's. It's always lively here, but during ADE, it really comes alive. Don't be surprised if you spot some famous DJs: many stay at the hotel and dine at Cecconi's. 
Spuistraat 210, Amsterdam – cecconisrestaurants.com

© Cecconi's

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Tin

Brand new and worth a visit: Blik Amsterdam in de Reguliers. This bistro offers a wide variety of delicious French dishes and, of course, excellent cocktails and wines to kick off your party night. 
Reguliersdwarsstraat 28, Amsterdam – blikamsterdam.com

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The Willem

Besides the fact that De Willem also organizes parties itself, it is a cozy place to have drinks and dinner before hitting the dance floor – for example at Radio Radio in the Westerpark. 
Haarlemmerplein 58, Amsterdam – de-willem.nl

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Chop Chop Asia

A great hotspot in the city center: Chop Chop Asia. This place puts a modern spin on Asian classics from various countries and is located right in the heart of the city – an ideal base for most parties.  
Voetboogstraat 13, Amsterdam – chopchopamsterdam.com

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