Scott is joined by Neil Robinson, comedian and co-founder of canal boat tour company Those Dam Boat Guys to talk about why Amsterdam is such an awesome city. Neil gives his local advice for visiting, including tips on waterside bars, under-the-radar attractions and food to try in the city.
A few of the places and topics that came up on the show:
Amsterdam Noord – up and coming neighborhood for the last 15 years! Take the free ferry from behind Amsterdam Centraal Station.
Pllek – cool bar on Noord
Noorderlecht – beachy bar on Noord
De Cuevel – yet another awesome bar in Noord
IJ Hallen – the biggest flea market in Europe!
Hannekes Boom – Arguably the most popular waterside bar in Amsterdam
Het Twiske – under the radar greenspace full of streams and windmills
The Canal House Museum – tells the story of the canals and the city
The Blue Teahouse in Vondelpark – historic modernist building turned hotspot in Vondelpark
Brouwerij ‘t IJ – legendary Amsterdam craft brewery with large terrace, located under a windmill
Cafe Chris – characterful brown cafe in the Jordaan district
In ‘t Aepjen – cozy cafe located in one of Amsterdam’s oldest buildings, famed for all its images of monkeys.
Boom Chicago – improv comedy in Amsterdam
Melkweg – legendary concert venue, namechecked in Cracker’s song “Eurotrash Girl”
Thuishaven Festivalterrein – festival-like music venue
Gevulde koek – great little filled Dutch almond cookies
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