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Eating and Drinking: The Old Sailor
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  • Updated by kenbac on Sep 26, 2003
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  • Nightlife Spot: The Old Sailor

    This is my absolute favourite place to hang out, in Amsterdam. Don’t know anywhere or haven’t found anywhere like it, in all my travels. It’s not very big and gets very crowded and the music is loud but you are at the heart of the lively bit. The barmen are a great lot, especially Rene. He can be really entertaining.
    You really have to go here. An absolute must.
    And its a great place during the day also.

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    Theme: Eating and Drinking
    Dress Code: Not an issue
    Address: Oude Zijds Achterburgwal
    Directions: In the heart of the Red Light District.
    It’s on the corner of the Oude Zijds Achterburgwal and the Molensteeg.
    Website: http://www.pub-oldsailor.com/
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    Eating and Drinking: Cafe Pleinzicht
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  • Nightlife Spot: Cafe Pleinzicht

    Really lovely traditional 'Brown Cafe'.
    Wonderful ambience.
    Very popular with Dutch people, which is always a good recommendation.
    Very pleasant service.
    Not just a night spot, also great during the day.

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    Theme: Eating and Drinking
    Dress Code: Not an issue
    Address: Oude Zijds Voorburgwal 75
    Directions: Oude Zijds Voorburgwal 75
    In the Red Light District, just accross the canal from the Oude Kerk.
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    Eating and Drinking: Front Page Cafe
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  • Nightlife Spot: Front Page Cafe

    I suppose it's a nightlife spot, but for me it's good any time, especially when you need a little relaxation during the day. This was the first Brown Cafe I visited in Amsterdam, many years ago. It has never lost it's appeal. Great Ambience.

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    Theme: Eating and Drinking
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    Directions: Zoutsteeg 9-11
    That's a narrow street between the Nieuwendijk and the Damrak, just 3 streets up from the Dam.
    Other Contact: http://www.coffeeshop-amsterdam.
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    Adult Spot: Nearly everyone tourist visits here
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  • Nightlife Spot: The Red Light District

    The Red Light District is possibly the best known area in Amsterdam. Nealrly everyone who visits Amsterdam wants to see this area. I beleive Amsterdamer's sometimes are a little put out by this, as they consider there are many more interesting places to see. They're probably right. However it remains one of the most frequebnted areas in Amsterdam. Of course, not everybody who goes there indulges in the obvious commodity. Curiosity has a lot to do with it as well.
    I find the area interesting and full of life.

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    Theme: Adult Spot
    Dress Code: Dress Code. That's a difficult one to answer.
    Directions: Oudezijds Voorburgwal
    Oudezijds Achterburgwal
    And the surrrounding streets and passageways.
    With you back to the Central Station, and standing on the Damrak at the end of the canal cruise landing stations, it starts two streets to your left.
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    Comments for kenbac about Amsterdam
    imstress Tue Apr 26, 2005 02:54 UTC
     i found u at the old sailor;p Happy Birthday!
    FOotFetish Mon Jul 19, 2004 14:55 UTC
     Wow, great amsterdam pages and the church in red light district?Weddings there sure add to the festive mood.
    margaretvn Sun Jul 18, 2004 07:41 UTC
     a great page with good info and beautifully written. Try the stinging nettle cheese - it is lovely.
    gkitzmil Mon Mar 29, 2004 17:51 UTC
     I am guessing that you are the "Ken" in the pic with Rene. Your pictures are great and tips are really helpful! -- Thanks, Greg
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