4 Best Bars in Amsterdam-Oost, Amsterdam

Bar Bukowski

Amsterdam-Oost Fodor's choice
This local hot spot in the most gentrified part of East has a sunny corner terrace facing the Oosterpark and a weekend cocktail spot, Henry's Bar, in an adjoining space—all invoking the spirit of its namesake, the hard-drinking writer Charles Bukowski.

Café Hesp

Amsterdam-Oost Fodor's choice
A neighborhood classic since 1890, this inviting brown café with a huge terrace on the Amstel has an amazing selection of beer—including 20 on tap—and after its 2019 renovation now also offers a bistro menu.

Brouwerij 't IJ

Plantage

Perched under a windmill on the eastern outskirts of the city center is an evocative microbrewery where organic home brews can be enjoyed on the large terrace, weather permitting. Or head to the brewery's other tasting room in Vondelpark (Proeflokaal 't Blauwe Theehuis, Vondelpark 5).

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Canvas

Amsterdam-Oost

Housed in a former newspaper building rechristened the Volkshotel, or People's Hotel, Canvas offers splendid views over the city from its seventh-floor perch. The restaurant and bar is satisfactory but really comes into its own with sunny weather when you can enjoy the rooftop terrace. Meanwhile, Canvas Nights (Friday--Saturday) is known for its relaxed vibe and progressive programming of live jazz, experimental house, hip-hop, indie, and so forth.