Amsterdam Bar & Hall

Amsterdam Bar and Hall truly shines as a fantastic venue for live events, especially podcasts, offering a great atmosphere for enjoyment. The combination of engaging entertainment and satisfying food makes for a highly recommended experience. It's an excellent spot to catch a show and grab a bite in St. Paul.

Great place to catch a show. Food is good. Wide selection of beer. The staff is the highlight. I got a stamp on the inside of my wrist (pretty standard) and I rubbed it against my clothes before it had a few seconds to dry (silly me). I asked the bartender for help and got a little vodka and a bar towel served with sympathy and some club soda. How kind.

This was my first time ever seeing a show at this venue and I really enjoyed my experience. Intimate venue with a restaurant/bar side in addition to the venue portion of the building. Sound quality was really good and the bar service on the venue side was awesome. I would love to come back again for a show or even a meal!

We stopped in for a drink and a quick bite. Great live music. Unique and tasty food options. According to my husband a really excellent beer selection. Our wait staff are super friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend!

$22.68 for two 8oz plastic cups with beer. Kid you not. The Belgian brewers deserve more respect than this!

I absolutely HATE being the one to do this but this was one of the worst nights of my life. The manager, Brenda, has absolutely NO business working there let alone being a manger. My aunt and I went to see 7 Horse last night (7.16), and it was a complete disaster. A 6’2 drunk, obnoxious guy walks up out of nowhere and stands directly in front of my aunt and another woman who got there at 7pm specifically to be at the very front. After both politely asked him to move, the guy proceeded to yell in my aunts face at which point I went to look for security. Good luck- there is no security. After asking for a manager I went outside to wait for one and calm down. Out walks Brenda. Brenda tells me, who is 100 pounds soaking wet, to go stand out on Wabasha without even ASKING for my side of the story. I felt like I was in the twilight zone. It is obvious these two gentleman were regulars as no grown woman in her right mind would ask ME to stand outside for absolutely ZERO reason. When I confronted her about it on camera she said the reason she didn’t ask them to go wait on Wabasha was because they would have had to pass by me. What??? I was in shock that I was being asked to go outside for literally zero reason. Please- if the owner is reading this-contact me. I have the whole video recording with Brenda and the two other staff members who were admitting this. Fast forward 20 minutes. My aunt and I go to the restroom and guess who just “happens” to walk in as soon as we go in? The guy. I say nothing and walk out when the other co-worker, who is obviously cohorts with Brenda, yelled dramatically at me “IT’S A GENDER NEUTRAL BATHROOM!”. Um, what? First, why would you say anything when I walk out of the bathroom? Second, my aunt’s child (also my best friend) is transgender. Not only did this make me look like a bigot in front of half the entire bar but it was completely unnecessary as it had absolutely nothing to do with the issue at hand. The ISSUE is that this guy was being a typical argumentative drunk and I wanted to stay as far away from him as possible. I mean what did she expect me to do- hold his hand while he takes a piss? Anyone with half a mind would not trap themselves in a bathroom with a guy who was just screaming at them. When I tried to explain this, although I was heated and started to raise my voice, I still attempted to walk away. I stopped and looked back over my shoulder and the waitress was laughing with Brenda to which point the server said “I wasn’t laughing about you”. I simply said “Alright…” to which point Brenda said “ALRIGHT YOU CAN LEAVE”. Gladly. She didn’t even realize I was about to excuse myself. I was not even allowed to go back in to let my aunt know what happened. Instead I waited, alone, for my Uber. Luckily my aunt noticed I was missing and found me immediately but my safety was of zero concern to Brenda or any of the staff on multiple accounts after expressing multiple concerns. Brenda is clearly on a power trip and does not know how to handle conflict. My aunt and her friends (who also bought multiple VIP tickets), will never, and I mean NEVER return to this bar again. God forbid something happened to me or my aunt because of her negligence and disgusting behavior. This is a BAR! If you cannot deal with all kinds of situations diplomatically then maybe you are not the right person/people for the job. Just saying.

Awesome little bar/pub. Food was great and drinks were good. Locals seemed a little standoffish and it was definitely affecting the atmosphere. But, overall good!

First time here! Great Happy Hour list and pricing. Bartender was very friendly and made good recommendations. Found a nice space on the patio. Would totally go back.

Who would have thought that Amsterdam could produce such awesome wings. We went there for a concert, but then I got a little hungry. The wings were fresh and extremely hot (temperature-wise) so I had to wait for it to cool down. The wait felt like forever but it was worth it. I am not complaining because no one should ever complain about the temperature of wings unless it is cold. The patio was a little small but it provided for a more intimate setting which promotes engaging with others.

First time visiting here for a concert. I loved how there's a parking ramp connected to the entrance which is perfect as we enter the winter months. It's a small intimate venue perfect for smaller bands/groups. They did have alcohol and food to buy but I didn't buy either. Also only saw the bathroom doors but didn't enter. The stage/bar area are nicely separated. The small staff interaction was nice. Would visit again for a concert! In downtown so you can definitely check out other places.

Wow! This place is great and I cannot wait to go back! Went here for a concert and the sound is really good, lots of space as well. We had some chips and some adult drinks. They all tasted wonderful and were decently priced. They also have one of my favorite beers in nitro, summitt oatmeal stout!!! Parking is either on street or ramp, all very accessible. I will definitely be back!!

This is a really underrated spot which ticks a lot of boxes. Craft beer (local and imports), live music (the sound has been really good on the shows I've seen there), friendly service, small but interesting food menu, and a unique space that is basically a large rectangle so you can see the band from anywhere in the place. Nice location in downtown Saint Paul on a corner ok Wabasha Street. Pretty easy to find a street metered parking spot nearby unless there is an event at the Xcel Energy Center, RiverCenter, or Ordway. Located a short walk from all those places, so also a good spot for pre- or post- food or drinks.

Very cool intimate concert venue. Wasn't sure what to expect when we snagged tickets for Seaforth, one of our favorite bands. We wouldn't quite tell how big or small the area would be and what the overall vibe would be. The bar and the concert space are somewhat divided and I loved the intimate space by the stage. With a designated bar for concert go-ers. We all liked our beers and drinks and so enjoyed the concert. Already planning our next concert here this summer!

Me and my boyfriend went to a micro show here. The vibe was cool and it had a good feel. The music was something new but definitely enjoyed myself. The food was okay, sufficed for what it was. The ordering system is a bit out of place but if it works for them great. The wait was a bit long but I'm sure it was due to the event. But I would most certainly go back for a beer or two

First time here and it was for a show. I didn't get any food but I got some drinks. Spendy for what the drinks were but they were good. Service was quick when approaching the bar.

The fries here were bomb and the happy hour deals are a steal! Happy hour everyday from 4-6pm! Do yourself a favor and try the Kwak that they have on tap! It was truly something else!

My first time here for a concert and I had such a great time. Definitely a great place to host an intimate concert. Nice and open bar area with reasonable pricing. They do serve food too but I didn't get a chance to try out their menu.

I've been to this place 3 times and the food is great every time I come here. For bar service, I've never been that pleased. Not sure if they get a lot of riff raff coming through, but they don't seem to be in the best of moods. Order the wings, as they are dynamite!!! I think if the staff was friendlier it would be a 5 star place. Love the fact that they have live music and are so close to the Xcel and Palace and we will generally come here before shows.

Inaugural visit Tuesday to catch a gig. I appreciated that there was a $6/evening pay lot across the street since all the meters were taken. I didn't realize it was happy hour... til 6... half price beers! Beers without an asterisk, which that was only making three ineligible. Being a craft beer fan I appreciated the variety of taps. I also discussed the cocktails w bartender Chris, who was friendly and extremely helpful w my selections. I liked that there were several regular tables, booths and high top tables, I like having options. There was a large selection of games near the back of the bar. Despite being intrigued by the Raspberry Beret I opted to take the beer route, so I knew how much alcohol I was getting in to. I'll admit... upon entering Amsterdam... nostalgia hit me.... as I thought: this reminds me of Station 4!! Which I chatted up friendly Alex, the Venue Door Keeper, who said a guy recently came in exclaiming "hey, this is the old Station 4" ha. I didn't eat while there but as my buddy in the band said: one of the reasons they like this venue is that the kitchen is open all night. I didn't venture out but they did have a patio. I appreciated that they had the a/c pumping and not just swinging the doors open. I like that the two bathrooms are gender neutral. On to the venue room for the show! I picked a spot in between the several ceiling fans that kept the room comfortably cool!! No complaints here. Would prefer needing a hoodie vs sweating. I really enjoyed my first experience @ Amsterdam. From the beer, the service, the ambiance, just the whole experience. Certainly looking forward to my next stop in, thanks Amsterdam!

Had a really really fun time at this bar for a friends band show. There's a restaurant section where you can order food and drinks but there's also a blocked off area when there's a live show. There's a wide floor area for standing and then chairs off to the side. I ordered my usual, a whisky sour, and it cost me $7 which I feel like is pretty on par for the area. We also ordered food and I thought the fries were really good. They placed onions on top of the fries which didn't stick at all so it was a little odd but the dipping sauces were good and the fries were really good, would definitely get them again.

Stopped here for a beer after a hockey game across the street. Great location and enjoyed the Alt 80s tunes. The menu was a bit light, so I decided to get a beer. I was stoked they had Karmeliet tripel. I was a bit less impressed with the size of the pour and the 15 dollar charge that came with it. Oh well.

Visited here for 1 show, super intimate venue in a much larger room than the size of the crowds. Really easy parking and a really straightforward venue overall.

Nice venue to see and hear music. Gaining entrance is a little odd, but the acoustics are great and the staff are friendly. Kitchen isn't maybe big enough (?) to handle pre concert rush but food is good and beer menu is interesting in a good way. Seating for performance was mostly folding chairs and a few high tables and chairs to the sides of the stage. Some large booths near the bar look accommodating for a big group but aren't worth sitting in if you're there to see an act. Nice addition to the entertainment scene in St. Paul down.

Terrible service. I pointed the hair in my food and they didn't help me in any way. Not happy about it.

A smaller bar and concert/event venue. They have a small menu of burgers (the shawarma burger is amazing, with pickled red onion) and large drumsticks which I haven't loved but weren't bad at all. They have slow nights early in the week with no show. They have free shows frequently which are nice to attend briefly on a whim. Extra points for the gin selection.

Dark and vibey spot right by palace theatre so perfect spot to grab a drink and a bite before the show. This place is so dang COLD. I froze the whole time and so dress accordingly on cold days. Everyone was wearing jackets and winter hats - not sure if that's a normal thing or not but just a warning. The food we got really impressed me! I loved their chicken drummies - perfectly crisp with yummy sauces - will definitely get that again & you MUST get the pork slider....BOMB! Cheers friends.

It's like being in Amsterdam without the time change or airplanes. Funny thing is that I've attended multiple events here that we're awesome! I saw a punk rock band from Japan - Shonen Knife & even a Ramone! Another time I listened to stories for The Moth. Once I even just had drinks here. Always a good time! On top of all of the wonderful events they host they have good drinks and great food too! Frites! Get the frites! You get to choose your dipping sauce, oh yeah! Plus they're only $3 at happy hour! The Dutch sandwiches are tasty too! So many choices! So many you have to keep going back to try them all. Just do it! There will be something on their calendar you'll want to experience!

Amsterdam Frites.... Large.... With onions.... Were expecting some carmelized or something a little more than just chopped up raw onions sprinkled over cold fries... meh

We were in Minnesota for the weekend for a wedding and decided to explore on Friday night. This bar was walking distance from our hotel so we said why not! The bar itself is awesome looking. They have tall ceilings and a bunch of bottles lined all the way to the top. I love the chalkboard menu too. It's a cool look and it was easy to read everything. They had a bouncer carding at the door and it was packed in here! They had live music, rock-like and they were pretty good. Only thing was it was hard to order drinks because it was so loud. Our bar tender seemed like he would have preferred not to be there but he got us our drinks quick so I guess you win some, you lose some. They had a good selection of beers on tap but whiskey was our go-to that night. Because it was loud and crowded, our group grabbed our drinks and found some seats at their tables outside on their little patio. The seating was open and pretty communal. I'd say you could probably fit like 25 people out their comfortably. Another thing that took away from our experience was that a random guy was sitting a few seats down from me and ended up hassling me for money. I only had a dollar cash on me so I gave it to him. I'm not sure if that's a common occurrence and I'm absolutely willing to help someone out in need, but the situation was a bit awkward. No one from the bar came outside to check on anyone for more drinks so we ended up leaving after the one. I was pretty bummed because I love bars with live music! Maybe next time.

Another great happy hour! I had read about the fries (frites) at Amsterdam Bar and being a lover of fries, a stop here was on my list. The perfect opportunity presented itself when I had a work meeting in St Paul. My friend and "work spouse" is also a fries fanatic and foodie so it was a date. We had already checked out their menu and the pictures on Yelp. We arrived just after they opened, found a table and ordered at the bar. We ordered the frites, muscles and the loempias. My friend couldn't decide between the fresh mint tea and french press coffee so she ordered them both. How about that combination of drinks with frites and muscles! Food came out pretty quickly. The frites were very good. Fresh cut and the onions were a nice compliment. For our sauces we had the garlic herb mayo, honey sambal and siracha mayo. We enjoyed them all with our favs being the garlic and siracha. The muscles were good. I thought they could have used some more garlic, but there were also tasty. Same for the loempias. Crispy and light on the outside. Dipped in the honey sambal was perfect. My friend really liked the french press coffee. The fresh mint tea was actually fresh mint leaves with hot water. Refreshing. Our entire bill was barely $20. Fantastic happy hour deal! Their brunch really looks good as I am a fan of hash. Hopefully we'll be back soon to try that. Amsterdam Bar is in a great location within walking distance of the Xcel, theaters and venues in St Paul.

Cool eco-friendly bar/concert space! This area of St Paul is so beautiful, I imagine this is a nice place to enjoy happy hour on the patio when the weather is cooperating. We came here for last night and arrived early to eat. If you're here for a show and you aren't a fan of standing for 4 hours I recommend getting there early because there are a few spots to sit against the back wall! We got lucky with those seats before it filled up. My husband got the buffalo chicken Bitterballen; we didn't know what they were - still don't - but they were pretty tasty, good amount of heat and came with a house made ranch dip. They were like fried dough balls but the center was soft and creamy like a mashed potato sort of? No clue! I got fries which are topped with raw onion and offer a large variety of dipping sauces to choose from! My favorite thing about this place was their sustainability effort. They had a memo at the bottom of the menu that mentioned that they don't use plastic straws and the food was served in biodegradable paper trays, dips served in paper cups, bitterballen served with wooden toothpick instead of plastic fork, etc. I LOVED that and wish more places would do this! My only gripe making this 4 instead of 5 stars is that during the show I wanted a glass of water so when I got to the bar there were 13 people in front of me and I had to stand there for more than 25 minutes... I basically missed one performers entire set which was really disappointing - during events they need to have more than 1 bartender. They were busy and also slow-moving which was a frustrating combo... But overall I'd come back!

Had a great experience checking out this bar which offers multiple authentic Holland and Belgium beers and spirits. Coming off a trip recently to Amsterdam I was super excited they offered Kwok beer on top even in the authentic glass. They offered Bols Oude and New Genever which I can promise you is hard to find. If you are craving an authentic beer, check this place out ASAP. Losing a star because the food options were never even shown to me and the bartender was not knowledgeable at all about what they offered.

Went here to see my buddy's band play, which was great. However, I missed about half of the show waiting for the bartenders to serve me. After 20 mins of waiting, I ended up paying for a $16 "double" vodka soda which tasted like water. Thought I was getting scammed. The people waiting with me were also clearly annoyed with the service. I understand it's busy for the live music nights, but it seemed like the bartenders were trained to ignore specific parts of the bar. Other than the wait time, it had a cool atmosphere and I enjoyed the music. Just come with a pregame buzz if you plan on going.

I work pretty close to this establishment so I've been here several times for work happy hours and hanging out before Wild games. I have to give a quick disclaimer in that this place does live music, and I love live music, which is why I'm giving 5 stars. Food is about 4 stars. Their fries (frites) and wings (kippenbout) are really, really good. I haven't tried their burgers but I've heard "good, not great." The sauces for the fries are great but they don't give you much and make you pay for extra. Happy hour is where this place shines. 2-6pm mon-Friday. Heinekens, Amstels, and rail's are all 2 for 1s (they give you a token for your second drink). Good deals on wings and fries. What gives this place 5 stars for me is that they are THE place for underground, local acts. They have 2 stages - one near the bar for smaller / open mike type events, and another bigger stage behind the curtain for true concert performances. This is also the place to be for smaller upcoming national acts (saw The Dangerous Summer here). If a band isn't big enough to fill the Palace, this is the next stop. At the end of the day, it's a dive bar. Don't come here for nice drinks or great food. But they're a dive bar with top notch entertainment - that's what gives it 5 stars for me.

I really like this bar it's got great weekday happy hour. Also the fries are awesome and have a ton of funky sauces to choose from. Only 3 sauces come with the small or large order. Otherwise every small sauce after that is 50 cents each. They also have a small stage for live music and comedy events. The wings are really good here and their beer list. Whenever I've come the bartenders are always super nice and helpful. They also have a cute little patio that's nice when it's warm out. I haven't ever had any of the rest of the food they offer but it looks really good!

Ok, I will admit that this was not my choice venue before a concert at the Ordway but with the Elf-loving families flooding the area, it was an excellent choice! They offered a Sunday brunch menu-I'm glad I tried the Himalayan Cream Hash. The homemade sausage was perfectly seasoned in this dish. I wasn't sure what to expect but the bartender/server Nelson was awesome. Just belly on up to the bar, place your order & take your placard to a table.

Bitterballen with that Amsterdam Mustard sauce is soo good. OMG!! Highly suggest these delicious beasts any day.

If you want delicious burgers and fries this is the place. They have some of the best fries in St. Paul (especially with the garlic herb mayo) and a pretty good burger as well. Their sandwiches are slider sized but filling, and their lunch special is a great deal - $7 for a slider, fries, and non-alcoholic drink. It's the perfect lunch spot if you work downtown, and they also have a pretty decent brunch and happy hour. Additionally they do a ton of shows so it is a great place for live music and a few drinks on the weekend. It is great for groups as long as they don't have an event going on since they have a ton of room. The ambiance is deceptively cosy - I've been here by myself, in small groups, and in groups of upwards of 10. I have been here more times then I can count for lunch and HH so I wanted to address some of the other reviews. At the end of the day this is a bar, and a bar that is purposefully staying in that weird niche above divey but still very hipstery but not quite reaching trendy. The food is not fine cuisine, it is bar food, very delicious bar food, but bar food all the same. The menu is also a bit strange with options from all over the world and has some oddities for sure. The bacon sandwich, for example, is literally just bread, sauce, and bacon, but it is delicious.

Punk rock atmosphere with a drink selection to impress. Great place to visit if you're pre-gaming a concert or Wild game. They even host shows themselves often enough! I take a bit of an issue with the food selection because the menu is limited. If you want a burger AND fries, the sandwich does not come with fries, you have to order them additionally. However, both the sandwich (King's Coronary) and fries were delicious. Overall, I would recommend and I will consider it when I venture over to St. Paul again.

Ok this is a pretty sweet venue. It has an intimate feel yet still has a good amount of space to accommodate a crowd. I always like the local acts that play here, which really helps me feel like I'm still hip and "with it". The space is cool, they have a bar with a beautiful liquor shelving backdrop, great chalk menu/art, a small stage next to the bar, tables, booths, and then an attached show room with a stage and some seating around the perimeter. I came here last Sunday night, and for 20 bucks I got hours of entertainment (local bands) + a rail drink ($5) + a domestic beer. Not too shabby for a random Sunday funday! I'm still not sure if I understand their food concept - let's just say it's "worldly" with options ranging from poutine to curry to shwarma to cajun shrimp to dutch specialties. Yeah, no clue. But their Amsterdam fries can't be beat - superb seasoning and lots of dips to choose from. Bonus: free STP street parking on Sundays!

If you're looking for a bar with live music, I highly recommend Amsterdam Bar & Hall! First and foremost, they have a HUGE selection of tap beer! Plenty of locals along with some great classic options. I was there supporting my boyfriend's coworker's band but it was fun. There was plenty of spaces to sit and listen if that's what you're looking for, or a place to rock out in front of the band. Multiple bars to help make sure everyone gets their adult beverages of choice. I tragically didn't have any food while I was there. But if you're looking for local music and a bar. Hit this place up for sure! I'd love to come back and try their food some time.

Weird. I've been to Amsterdam, the real place and this bar. Something's missing here in St. Paul., could be the ambience, the crowd, the actual feel of something that's supposed to European. Either way, it missed for me. Could be why the American bar 1/2 block is packed and this place is dead.

Get. The. Fries. They have a bunch of different frite sauces; my favorite being the curry ketchup. Great place to get food and drinks before seeing a show at the Xcel or Palace Theatre.

Love this place and their staff. They are all very knowledgeable and fun to chat with. Great gin club and amazing music. Looking forward to having their "Minnesota Nice" cocktail-Captain Morgan, ginger beer and lime juice

So being Dutch and visiting a Dutch bar in Minnesota sounded as a wonderful plan, and I was craving for Dutch "snacks". This visit was very disappointing.. Dutch people are knows for our "gastvrijheid" or in English "hospitality" something that this bar has never heard of specially the woman behind the bar Joseline who decided it was a good idea to bring me a take away box while we where still eating the NON DUTCH snacks and told us they where closing so we had to leave...... (we did arrived late and I'm aware of the no serving after 2 am) but we where not ordering anything else I just wanted to finish my NON DUTCH snacks as they tasted pretty good. So back to Joseline and her box, after pointing out to her that there is nothing Dutch about the rude service she was giving us, Although in the Netherlands we do stop serving at a time but we do not shout in people their ears that the place is closing while they are still eating. Here response "we are not dutch, we are American-Dutch". American-Dutch, thought about that all night.... my conclusion to that statement of joseline is that she thinks she can be rude and shut the place down at 2.05 while people have their glasses and plates still full because she is AMERICAN. No joseline that is not a excuse to be rude, unprofessional and destroy my appetite... So if you are looking for the DUTCH experience please do not go here because Joseline will ruin it for you..... On the other hand the food is good, the chef puts a lot of effort in the dishes (even if they are not Dutch Dutch) they lightly remind you of the Netherlands, Taste is okey, presentation is cute specially the broodjes. They do something with their bitterballen what was emmm let's say different.... A shepherdspie filling. I was craving badly for the old school bitterballen it kroket (literary anything Dutch deep fried) but they did not have that on the menu. What is a Dutch bar without their bittergranituur? Ps: they have 2 different red wines, they both are terrible Insta: @cj.yvonne.s

I came in here with a group after spending time at the science museum and right away was hit with the personality of this space. I ordered several drinks and they were very good, we had a great server and I loved the food choices. I had French fries that had pad thai sauce on them- to die for. I can't wait to come back as we spent hours here and found it to be a very fun and quirky place.

Deschutes Black Butte Porter on Tap - hell yes! I walked in here on Thanksgiving eve and caught the end of a "MOTH" short story competition. It was interesting. One lady told a story about herself and her lesbian friend on a trip to Libya. They helped celebrate the 10th anniversary of Muammar Gaddafi with Manuel Noriega at a parade. Or so she says. Anywho, there was a DJ later in the night. Not a bad place to grab a drink.

Was super excited to go see Scary kids Scaring kids tour here, before I bought tickets the Mandate for having a vaccination in Minneapolis and St Paul was lifted. I called the Venue to MAKE SURE this was true to see if we needed to present Vax cards and the person on the other line responded with "The Mandate is over so NO." Now fast forward to the event I arrive excited with my girlfriend for her Birthday and before we get in, NOTHING is posted on the door besides mask required and we get asked by the staff to show proof of vaccination which we obviously didnt and kick us out.. Extremely rude staff. Never updated their website after the mandate cancellation and misinformed by staff. This Venue is not trustworthy.

I just moved to the Twin Cities a month ago, and last weekend I ventured to St Paul for the first time ever to attend the Chris Stapleton concert at Xcel Energy Center. Concert was great but that's not what we're here for :) After the concert, my bf and I wanted to find a bar to duck into until the ridiculous Uber surges calmed down a bit. We walked into Amsterdam, as he is a big beer guy and it seemed interesting. There was a good amount of people, not super busy, and seemingly one bartender. Let me tell you - this guy was the rudest bartender I've encountered in a long time and first truly non-nice person I've encountered in MSP. He seemed impatient as my bf and I decided our drinks, threw my ID back on the bar towards me after checking it, and walked away and gave me some shitty look/response when I asked for a straw for my Jack and Ginger. Apparently they don't do straws here. Or garnishes. Or manners. Looking at the polarized reviews, maybe we just caught a moody bartender having a bad day, but it was a bit of a shock since everyone we've come across in MSP has been so incredibly nice. Oh well, Amsterdam won't be getting our business for awhile.

Fun place to hang out with friends. Live music or a DJ is common so check their calendar. Food is good! I like the mussels and fries as well as the cheese plate. Employees are nice!

Went here for a beer on a Friday night. Amsterdam features a expansive bar area and a live music venue. Though we were in the bar area, we could hear and enjoy the live music in the adjacent space. Our beers were a bit pricey at about $9 a piece. Lots of seating and a fun crowd, but not too wild.

What a great find! A group of four of us went here for brunch on a warm Sunday in February. We started with the $5.00 bloody mary bar which is amazin. It has every concoction you can think of to make your perfect bloody. A wide variety of things to stick on your skewer puts it over the top. The Hash Bar isn't a bar in the same way as the bloody mary bar. In fact I'm not sure why it's called a bar since the kitchen puts it together for you. Maybe its because you can choose the style of eggs (fried, over easy, scrambled) and the sauce. Doesn't matter though -- I had the Himalayan Cream hash which was delicious! If you want to try the dutch babies I'd recommend getting them in addition to something else. They're pretty small and probably won't satisfy you for brunch. Trivia starts at noon and lasts for two hours. It was a fun way to spend some time with friends.

Saint Paul continues to evolve, and Amsterdam B&G is a great addition to an otherwise nondescript portion of downtown. Consider Amsterdam to be akin to the 331 or Cause over in Minneapolis...and similar bands to frequent the stage. Parking? Park next door in the ramp, you'll have to drive around to 5th Avenue, but you can get validated parking in the bar...so parking is FREE! The venue? Very Open, and well planned. The bar is very expansive, and aesthetically pleasing with a wall of bottles, and a series of booths and tables that provide ample seating should you make it to the venue early enough. If the show is small, you can expect tables in front of the stage, which is nice when it isn't packed The menu is distinctly dutch. A wide assortment of small sandwiches and other appetizers makes it easy to customize according to your appetite. I recommend the Bacon Sandwich and a side of Fries with Sauzen (you can choose two)...add a couple of local St Paul taps, and some nice European beers on the list....you don't have to drink just PBR here! The stage was small and low, and had a intimate feel to it which I really like. The sound was very crisp, and able to take a wide range of sound. I noticed the bass sounded really good in here...and the vocals were not under or over the music. This place has better sound than the Turf Club located over on University. Considering we took in three bands that night for free, I'd say it was better than expected. I like this new venue, and will continue to watch for local bands that play here....it's worth the drive from Minneapolis.

Visiting from Wisconsin, came into St. Paul about 9:00 pm a bit hungry looking for a late night bite to eat. My wife ordered the eggplant sandwich with Gouda cheese added; I ordered the xxx cheeseburger with Gouda cheese and grilled onions. We also ordered the large fries(frites). Both sandwiches are a cute small size, I at first thought, hey I'm getting ripped off. The burger was thick and medium rare. Now I don't mind medium rare, but they should give people the option if they are not comfortable with that much pink. Honestly, the burger was quite good, my wife eggplant was good also. The fries were ok, nothing special. We had curry ketchup which was tasty. Being from Wisconsin, it takes a bit to get used to the many myriad of taxes and fees Minnesota has on their tabs. You have to pay a fee to use a credit or debit card, there is a separate liquor tax which is over 10%, a round up fee, plus the regular sales tax is over 7%, Sheesh!! Anyway, the pub is worth it.

We came here for an event (Moth Radio Hour) and i loved the way the space was set up. Lots of booths lining the walls, small tables, standalone chairs, plenty of seating at the two bars and quick waitstaff. The main bar is beautiful, there's a great chalk wall and the liquor display is very eye catching. I got one of their cocktails, a gin/basil/grapefruit concoction that was absolutely amazing and I got their "red light special" (lol) which was fries covered in shawarma chicken, Gouda and Cole slaw. (Don't judge me - it was amazing.) definitely work another visit.

Nice intimate venue and great food! I went with the seared pit ham with gouda broodjes. The broodjes are the size of sliders so order accordingly. The Amsterdam frites where amazing, the best fries I've ever had. That's saying a lot considering I sample fries everywhere. They had this spice that made them heavenly. I should be bigger. Traveling alone for work I tend to sit at the bar for drink and food. The bar service was good and there is a quite an eclectic beer list, some I've seen before, some I haven't; I elected to go for the local brews. Also good. I should be bigger. Amsterdam, how I wish I'd go to you. Not the restaurant. Though the pot brownie on the dessert menu intrigues me (is pot legal here?).

The Amsterdam Bar & Hall is my favorite casual dining, drinking, and entertainment destination in downtown St Paul. There is always something to see, do, or listen to. The bar ranks among Top 10 in the cities for seeing live music. They also host MOTH storytelling nights each month and THE COMMONS contemporary Christian events on many Sundays. They have a great selection of international beers and the best selection of Gins. A gin tasting flight includes a collection of three gins and runs you less than purchasing the same number of individual drinks. The food is comforting. A wide array of exotic slider sandwiches and fries with exotic sauces are featured on the menu. Many vegetarian options. Casual outdoor dining/drinking area provided.