Arendsnest Proeflokaal
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REVZEB from Illinois
4.59/5 rDev +1.3%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4
Aug 25, 2018
4.59/5 rDev +1.3%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4
Aug 25, 2018
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Sheppard from Virginia
4.13/5 rDev -8.8%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25 | food: 3
This beer bar right on the canal is comfy cozy bar, furnished with deep rich wood. The brewery has a deep selection of Dutch beers. As an American, it's a little tough to navigate the list knowing none of the breweries, but it is good to get a taste of local fare. The entire list is on Untappd too so that is also great. Food wise, it is a meat and cheese plate affair so it's a little limited. Overall, really like this bar.
Mar 22, 2020
4.13/5 rDev -8.8%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25 | food: 3
This beer bar right on the canal is comfy cozy bar, furnished with deep rich wood. The brewery has a deep selection of Dutch beers. As an American, it's a little tough to navigate the list knowing none of the breweries, but it is good to get a taste of local fare. The entire list is on Untappd too so that is also great. Food wise, it is a meat and cheese plate affair so it's a little limited. Overall, really like this bar.
Mar 22, 2020
ttpfau from Oman
4.41/5 rDev -2.6%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4
Feb 10, 2020
4.41/5 rDev -2.6%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4
Feb 10, 2020
BdM from Netherlands
3.89/5 rDev -14.1%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4.25 | food: 2.75
May 30, 2018
3.89/5 rDev -14.1%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4.25 | food: 2.75
May 30, 2018
Zekenyce from New Jersey
4.31/5 rDev -4.9%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4
Feb 24, 2018
4.31/5 rDev -4.9%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4
Feb 24, 2018
blisscent from Rhode Island
4.61/5 rDev +1.8%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5
Nov 17, 2017
4.61/5 rDev +1.8%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5
Nov 17, 2017
emincems from Turkey
4.06/5 rDev -10.4%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25
Oct 19, 2017
4.06/5 rDev -10.4%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25
Oct 19, 2017
mltobin from Connecticut
3.58/5 rDev -21%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3.5 | selection: 3.25
Sep 20, 2017
3.58/5 rDev -21%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3.5 | selection: 3.25
Sep 20, 2017
Ig0r from Virginia
4.6/5 rDev +1.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4
Sep 05, 2017
4.6/5 rDev +1.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4
Sep 05, 2017
kylehay2004 from Illinois
4.44/5 rDev -2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 5
Jul 30, 2017
4.44/5 rDev -2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 5
Jul 30, 2017
tobelerone from New Jersey
4.33/5 rDev -4.4%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25
May 11, 2017
4.33/5 rDev -4.4%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25
May 11, 2017
Hayley_86 from Netherlands
3.84/5 rDev -15.2%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4 | food: 4
Jan 23, 2017
3.84/5 rDev -15.2%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4 | food: 4
Jan 23, 2017
TheSeeker from New York
3.7/5 rDev -18.3%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 1 | selection: 5 | food: 4.25
This is a very odd place - it clearly prides itself on having Dutch roots as all the beer/cheese is from the Netherlands. And as far as Amsterdam pubs go it's at the top of the list (the bar isn't that high here pardon the numerous puns). But maybe it's a sign of the times post Trumps victory and the unease Europe feels towards America (I didn't vote Trump but never mind that!) the service very clearly sent a message that American esque visitors are less than welcome- case in point less you think this is some sort of paranoia: my wife (Canadian and like me fairly humble and respectful) actually WAVED her arms in the face of a few often barstaff and they actually pretended to not notice. Now, a few things to make clear - we were at the bar for many rounds, were polite, patient and respectful of the clear policy that "you will be served when the staff is good and ready to serve you", but it was taken to such an extreme that my mild mannered wife had to wave her arms madly in the face of staff who ignored her. It was beyond absurd and truly sent as message. Maybe enter wearing Canadian icons if you're from N.America but that prob makes no difference. Very sad experience as the beer is excellent as was it's care and presentation. Anyway we still love Amsterdam and especially great beer but this experience has no place in what once was a supposedly forward oriented town. As well I can guarantee the management of this pub could give a flying f&@k about reviews especially this one, so while that sure sounds pure and cool - it isn't. 2 cents y'all but it is very seldom I've been provoked to writing in this manner let alone related to some pub.
Dec 29, 2016
3.7/5 rDev -18.3%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 1 | selection: 5 | food: 4.25
This is a very odd place - it clearly prides itself on having Dutch roots as all the beer/cheese is from the Netherlands. And as far as Amsterdam pubs go it's at the top of the list (the bar isn't that high here pardon the numerous puns). But maybe it's a sign of the times post Trumps victory and the unease Europe feels towards America (I didn't vote Trump but never mind that!) the service very clearly sent a message that American esque visitors are less than welcome- case in point less you think this is some sort of paranoia: my wife (Canadian and like me fairly humble and respectful) actually WAVED her arms in the face of a few often barstaff and they actually pretended to not notice. Now, a few things to make clear - we were at the bar for many rounds, were polite, patient and respectful of the clear policy that "you will be served when the staff is good and ready to serve you", but it was taken to such an extreme that my mild mannered wife had to wave her arms madly in the face of staff who ignored her. It was beyond absurd and truly sent as message. Maybe enter wearing Canadian icons if you're from N.America but that prob makes no difference. Very sad experience as the beer is excellent as was it's care and presentation. Anyway we still love Amsterdam and especially great beer but this experience has no place in what once was a supposedly forward oriented town. As well I can guarantee the management of this pub could give a flying f&@k about reviews especially this one, so while that sure sounds pure and cool - it isn't. 2 cents y'all but it is very seldom I've been provoked to writing in this manner let alone related to some pub.
Dec 29, 2016
Redrover from Wisconsin
4.61/5 rDev +1.8%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.25
My wife & I loved this place, it would be my local if I lived here.
Located in a nice neighborhood right near a canal, this is an immaculately maintained bar. There is lots of warm wood, some cool latticed windows and brewery memorabilia on display.
There are a few outside tables as you approach the stairs to the entrance. Upon entry you are greeted by a gleaming wood bar with 51 tap handles. All the beers (tap & bottles) are from the Netherlands. Beer was in great shape and served in the correct glasses.
The service was friendly, was free with samples and suggested some other great places to try.
The food was very good. It mainly consists of cheeses and sausages, but what a selection! We had a smoked sausage & a dry sausage flavored with heather. We had four different cheeses (I think they offer more than dozen).
Give this place a try, you will not be disappointed!
Nov 30, 2016
4.61/5 rDev +1.8%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.25
My wife & I loved this place, it would be my local if I lived here.
Located in a nice neighborhood right near a canal, this is an immaculately maintained bar. There is lots of warm wood, some cool latticed windows and brewery memorabilia on display.
There are a few outside tables as you approach the stairs to the entrance. Upon entry you are greeted by a gleaming wood bar with 51 tap handles. All the beers (tap & bottles) are from the Netherlands. Beer was in great shape and served in the correct glasses.
The service was friendly, was free with samples and suggested some other great places to try.
The food was very good. It mainly consists of cheeses and sausages, but what a selection! We had a smoked sausage & a dry sausage flavored with heather. We had four different cheeses (I think they offer more than dozen).
Give this place a try, you will not be disappointed!
Nov 30, 2016
jtk21351 from California
4.54/5 rDev +0.2%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.75
Sep 15, 2016
4.54/5 rDev +0.2%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.75
Sep 15, 2016
jophish17 from Georgia
4.19/5 rDev -7.5%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4.25
Sep 01, 2016
4.19/5 rDev -7.5%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4.25
Sep 01, 2016
skullsplitter from Massachusetts
5/5 rDev +10.4%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
Jul 07, 2016
5/5 rDev +10.4%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
Jul 07, 2016
Dzu from Russian Federation
4.22/5 rDev -6.8%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25
May 15, 2016
4.22/5 rDev -6.8%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25
May 15, 2016
Rukeli76 from Canada (ON)
4.83/5 rDev +6.6%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 5
Apr 10, 2016
4.83/5 rDev +6.6%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 5
Apr 10, 2016
jonj from Faroe Islands
4.56/5 rDev +0.7%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5
Nov 25, 2015
4.56/5 rDev +0.7%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5
Nov 25, 2015
jkhara12 from England
4.92/5 rDev +8.6%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 5
Nov 03, 2015
4.92/5 rDev +8.6%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 5
Nov 03, 2015
barleywin from Missouri
5/5 rDev +10.4%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 5
Oct 10, 2015
5/5 rDev +10.4%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 5
Oct 10, 2015
Noelito76 from New York
4.41/5 rDev -2.6%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
Aug 24, 2015
4.41/5 rDev -2.6%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
Aug 24, 2015
seakayak from Massachusetts
4.25/5 rDev -6.2%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25
Aug 19, 2015
4.25/5 rDev -6.2%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25
Aug 19, 2015
bostonbeans from Massachusetts
4.7/5 rDev +3.8%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.75
Aug 15, 2015
4.7/5 rDev +3.8%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.75
Aug 15, 2015
Arendsnest Proeflokaal in Amsterdam, Netherlands
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