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Café Hoppe

Café Hoppe Amsterdam Holland 52.368793 4.888766
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Brown Bar / Pub

Review

Ratings:

Lucas

Adriana

Jonah

Emma

Party Earth Review: Established in 1670, Café Hoppe is a traditional Dutch bar where the city’s intellectuals have gathered for hundreds of years to discuss politics and world affairs. Scholars and highbrows still convene at this quaint pub, but nowadays their heated debates are illuminated by the neon lights of oversized Amstel signs and rivaled by the bustling sounds of Spui plaza. Two distinct areas serve a diverse clientele, with the conversationalists tending to stick to the smaller bar where they won’t be disturbed by the music. Here, the antique stained glass windows and fresh layer of sand on the floor add to the 17th-century watering hole vibe. The other area has a more casual feel, and the music and food attract a younger crowd, especially on the nights when the bar hosts college functions. The covered terrace, meanwhile, is usually filled every night with regulars who gather to chat, drink, and people-watch. The bar gets pretty busy after working hours and on some weekends, too, when patrons spill onto the streets to share beers and trade stories. Café Hoppe’s genuine, open atmosphere and intriguing history have won it a loyal following from all over the country, and it’s still one of the best places for a casual beer on Spui square.

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Neighborhood:

Nieuwe Zijds

Address:

Spui 18-20
1012 Amsterdam
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Phone:

020 4204420

Links:

Official Website

Hours:

M–Th, Su 8am–1am, F–Sa 8am–2am; smaller bar opens at 2pm

Recommended as:

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Café Hoppe Review

Tip from Jonah:

“This place is as genuine as a bar can be. You’ve got to pop in at least once to experience this Dutch classic, not to mention all the interesting people both young and old.”

The Scene

Established in 1670, Café Hoppe is a traditional Dutch bar where the city’s intellectuals have gathered for hundreds of years to discuss politics and world affairs.

Nieuwe Zijds, Amsterdam – Established in 1670, Café Hoppe is a traditional Dutch bar where the city’s intellectuals have gathered for hundreds of years to discuss politics and world affairs.

Scholars and highbrows still convene at this quaint pub, but nowadays their heated debates are illuminated by the neon lights of oversized Amstel signs and rivaled by the bustling sounds of Spui plaza.

Two distinct areas serve a diverse clientele, with the conversationalists tending to stick to the smaller bar where they won’t be disturbed by the music. Here, the antique stained glass windows and fresh layer of sand on the floor add to the 17th-century... read more →

Crowd

Conversational, intellectual regulars, 30s and up. Special functions and events attract a young, hip crowd.

Entertainment/Music

Classic hits and modern favorites.

Food/Miscellaneous

Fresh, traditional Dutch sandwiches like liver sausage and farmer’s ham with pickles served during the day. Snacks include various cheeses and deep-fried bitterballen.

Prices

Snacks €3.75–€4.75, sandwiches €4.50–€6. Beer €2.50, wine €3.50, mixed drinks €5.80, genever €2.75.

Dress

Casual.

Hot Nights/When to Go

Weekdays after work hours and weekends around 10:30pm.

Close By

Next door is another brown bar, Café De Zwart, which has a similar vibe to Café Hoppe.

Tags:

20s30sCasualClassic RockConversationalDiverseHipIntellectualsRegularsSandwichesSnack FoodStudentsSummerTerraceTop 40

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