Top tips for Amsterdam

Einhard

Hey,
I know there's an Amsterdam thread, but I don't want to wade through ten pages just to get a few tips! Am going in a few weeks for three days, and just want to get some tips on what to do and see. I want it to be a chilled few days, so not going to be rushing between every tourist site in the place, but would like to catch some of the worthier ones. So any suggestions? Preferably from those who've been there. Quirky suggestions appreciated!

drunkmonkey

If you like chicken (quail) and beer this is a great place to eat in central amsterdam http://www.bierfabriek.com/

Tabnabs

Drink good beer in this locals bar http://www.arendsnest.nl/

Book online well in advance and have a great traditional Dutch meal here http://www.moeders.com/

The train station in Amsterdam is packed with tourists going home on a Sunday morning, buy your ticket on the day before.

bungaro79

if you're going to do the anne frank house then buy your ticket online in advance and then just walk past the massive queues outside!

theres a restaurant called cafe loetje down in the museum district, best steak i've ever had!

Aglomerado

The Heineken brewery visitor centre is fun if you like beer, and the beer is delicious (I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole here, but in its home country it's fantastic).

Have a leisurely stroll around the red light district as well, it's fun and very safe.

Einhard

Thanks for the tips. Any other eating recommendations?

Aglomerado

We were self-catering last time we were there, however for delicious fast food I recommend Maoz - chain of falafel/ pita places, yummy, especially the salad bar to which one proprietor insisted we help ourselves to more if we liked! I wish we had them here.

Indie.

Aglomerado wrote: »

The Heineken brewery visitor centre is fun if you like beer, and the beer is delicious (I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole here, but in its home country it's fantastic).

Its exactly the same IMO (living in Amsterdam at the moment)