A. van Wees Tasting Locality

My friend and I visited A. van Wees Tasting Locality (Proeflokaal A. van Wees) on a Saturday afternoon after Googling “vegan bitterballen” — and we ended up staying for hours. We had a bottle of Austrian white wine that was beautifully dry and crisp, along with vegan bitterballen and vlammetjes (also vegan). I had the ossenworst. Everything arrived quickly and was absolutely delicious. We were then taken through a tasting of the genever liqueurs they distil themselves, and one was recommended to me that was genuinely incredible. Bonus points for the very cute ginger cat wandering around! We loved the place so much that we returned the next day for more bitterballen (both vegan and shrimp), fried chicken bites, Zeeland mussels, fries — and yes, the same bottle of wine. Unfortunately, in the rush to get back to the airport on Sunday, I left my purse behind. I emailed the restaurant and they replied promptly, then posted it back to me in the UK free of charge! Above and beyond doesn’t even cover it. This place is absolutely worth a visit for the ambience, food, and drinks — but it’s the exceptional hospitality and genuine care that truly set it apart. A real gem.

Super fun visit. Our Genever guide Gijs (sp?) was excellent in explaining all of them in details. Genever will never be my go-to spirit, but a tasting while in Amsterdam is well worth it. There were a couple of pretty tasty ones in the lot. We got some snacks and they were very tasty, some of the best fries around, crunchy and flavorful. And the bitterballen were top notch. The atmosphere in the place is great, too, mix of tourists and locals. Make a reservation or go super early, by 4.30 the place was packed.

If you are looking to explore jenever and taste local delicacies, this is the place for you! Very cozy bar/restaurant, friendly staff - the stew with fries and the apple pie were incredibly delicious. A big shout-out to Jorn for his hospitality!

The sun shone for us which made the experience even better. The food was incredible, one of the best burgers I’ve ever had and I’m no burger novice 😂 and grandmas stew was banging 👌🏻

Such a wonderful experience. We were keen to try the local cheese fondue and found this place. What a delicious choice! The fondue came with bread only, so we ordered the well done steak with four small pieces for €10 to go with it. The fries were really good too.

The friendliness of the staff, the atmosphere, the interior decoration, and even the architecture of the restroom doors — everything was amazing. I had an americano and a latte here to relax during the daytime. I can honestly say, congratulations to your barista. It was the best latte I’ve ever had in my life. The temperature of the coffee and the coffee-milk aroma were perfect. Of course, I also learned that this place is animal-friendly thanks to this chubby cat. I wish I had discovered this place at the beginning of my trip, not the end. Thank you! I hope on my next trip to Amsterdam, I can come in the evening and experience it again.

Four of us ate dinner here, it was very busy which provided a great atmosphere. Please book in advance if you want to guarantee a table. The food was lovely and staff were very attentive. There's some traditional / local dishes as well as other meals for those who want to stick to something they're used to.

I honestly love this place. Came back twice in 2 days. Service is a huge plus, all the guys were great and friendly, they made us feel very welcome. Drinks were perfect too. We will never forget the mussels, that was special!!