Café De Dokter

What a lovely place! Honestly, it feels a bit surreal sitting on a bar that's about 250 years old. You wouldn't be surprised if Charles Dickens sat next to you 😎 It's highly recommended, even if you just stay for one drink.

I chose 5 stars for “food” because there isn’t an option for drinks. Such a wonderfully interesting, tiny (14 seats) place. Henny (sp?) is the owner (mid 70s). Very nice fellow, gracious and fast. In addition to the beer try the Amsterdam gin and tonic. Agree with Henny to allow him to add some bits of chopped ginger. Try to estimate the depth of dust on the bird cage and chandeliers. Just a lovely place.

This place just feels old. Some of it is the super dusty birdcage and such that’s. But mostly it has a vibe like it’s been in Amsterdam forever. It’s a bit cramped so is easily full. But a bar seat has been available on my visits if you feel up for squeezing in. Some tables out on the street too. The people running it are friendly and helpful but also suitably clear and firm when someone starts asking odd questions.

This is a charming, intimate bar in a quaint little alley. It is quite small, so seating is limited, but to our delight, they had some tables available when we arrived. I had a couple of different gin tonics here, and they were very good! The bartender was very friendly and helpful. I would love to visit this bar again if we return to Amsterdam.

We were lured in based on how cozy and welcoming the bar looked and only then realised it's a typical/cultural brown bar. The bar tender/owner made everyone feel welcome and tended to! Would recommend for great bears and ambience.

The coolest space that I've seen in a while. This pub/bar is the definition of cozy and is well decorated with so many small trinkets on shelves and walls. The drinks are good, the menu is well designed and the owners/bartenders are very friendly.

Very nice place with very good service. Place to go for a casual drink. You feel like a Harry Potterish ambiance there. Basic food plates (cheese or smoked sausage) that goes well either the drinks… I really liked it and it was not crowded by tourists. Mainly local crowd.

It is rare that a bar or restaurant lives up to so many good reviews but Café De Dokter really does. The owners are very welcoming and make you feel at home straight away. It is a small space but I see it as a positive, as like we did you will end up speaking to the people around you which adds to the atmosphere. There is a great selection of beers with a few specials on. We had a Lambic, a triple bock and Abbey beer which were all great and in the proper glasses. There are bar snacks and although we didn't order any the cheese/meat board with extras looked great. Overall a great experience and easy to stay a few hours. A must visit when in Amsterdam.

What a gem of a place. Dusty in the right way, welcoming, oozing history and delicious GTs. A+++

If you dig a cozy, historic, "conversation bar," this is a place for you. I liken it to Vesuvio Café in San Francisco and McSorley's in NYC. Friendly, sane, and gently dusted by time.

Great gin and tonics the decorations seem like they haven't changed since the bar was originally opened in the 1700s.

While this was on my guide book inspired list of stops in Amsterdam, I chanced upon it completely by accident. That's the pleasure of a small city: you can be walking along and go, "Hey! That's where I wanted go later!" Since I was freezing my ass at the time, I was literally going to duck into the next shop, no matter what it was. Happily, it was this one! (True story, this last December was really cold, even by Dutch standards. I literally found myself wondering what they would charge me in the Red Light District just to warm up for a second!) This is a 'brown café,' a café with walls so stained by years of tobacco smoke that they are now brown. It has been in the same family for something like six generations as a pub. Its previous life had been that of a doctor's office, hence its title. This place couldn't possibly have more character. The dust has dust on it, but in the best way possible. When you're there, you think, "I must soak every amazing second up, and remember how wonderful it is." Classic jazz albums fill the air. The incredibly personable proprietor chats with his friends and you, if you like. The only food served here is cheese, so don't come here hungry, but do come. You won't regret it.

My friend recently moved to Amsterdam and discovered this small cozy bar which quickly became a favorite. What the Dutch would call a traditional brown bar, this establishment has been in business for over 6 generations and holds years of memories. The decor has not been changed in years, if ever, which adds charm. The owner is extremely friendly and welcoming and talks to all the customers. The bar is tiny and holds about 20 people but everyone is so welcoming you leave feeling like the bar is your good friend. The owner serves Gouda, sausage and pickled vegetables which he slices right on a counter behind the bar. The only thing that I don't love is the amount of dust hanging from the lights and pictures. At first we thought the dust was fake but then realized it was years and years of dust that accumulated. To most the dust is part of the charm and decor but for me I could do without. Despite the dust I would still come back and highly recommend!

I like this place! It is cute and they have good beers. Nice music, chill vibes. Try the draft brand beer, it is really good.

Absolutely the best bar in the city centre. It is hidden away behind some vines, off one of the most popular shopping streets, yet it doesn't get too crowded. The owners family has had the place for several generations and he has been running for a couple of decades now. He is incredibly friendly and helpful with drinks and an absolute delight to talk to. The atmosphere is also great.

Petite bar in a very busy tourist area. The bartender was extremely friendly and seemed to have some regulars. Do checkout the bathroom while there... it's an adventure to get up to it.

Dry sea bass not fresh Cute place but food ordinary They messed up our Order and I had to wait for my dish while everyone else ate Found bones in fish (only mine) sent back and they still charged me Don't bother

The ambiance here is great. The alley it's in is full of beautiful vines and flowers. The bar plays jazz and the interior is beautiful (though small). The owner served us. He's very kind and helpful (he recommended a great whiskey, which was one of a huge list.)

A must visit historic cafe in Amsterdam. It is the smallest, I believe! Met the owner, it has been in his family for generations! Loved it!