Soundgarden

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Soundgarden

Bar · Jordaan

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Marnixstraat 164-166, 1016 TG Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Canal-side pub with DJ nights, live music & pool  

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Marnixstraat 164-166, 1016 TG Amsterdam, Netherlands Get directions

cafesoundgarden.nl

€1–10

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Marnixstraat 164-166, 1016 TG Amsterdam, Netherlands Get directions

+31 20 620 2853
cafesoundgarden.nl

€1–10

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"Café Soundgarden: Spectacular View, Alternative Vibe Don't dress up to visit this grunge bar tucked on Marnixgracht in Amsterdam 's Oude West. Don't be put off by the abundant graffiti covering its gritty exterior, either. Inside, Café Soundgarden is a welcoming, unpretentious pub with a spectacular canal-side terrace and an alternative vibe. The laid-back joint boasts a pool table, pinball machines and table soccer, in addition to a full bar. Belly up for some of the cheapest beer in town, including a wide selection of domestic and imported brands. Beyond inexpensive drinks, the real attraction of the place is an expansive rear deck overlooking Singlegracht canal. Come as you are to share a beer and a joint with locals, expats and possibly a few tattooed tourists who’ve stumbled upon the gezellig terrace, offering a view of passing boats and the Nassaukade street scene. Stay for live music and party like a rock star while DJs spin techno-tunes late into the night."

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Lisa Young

Google
You know you’re in the right place when everybody in there is under 30 and they’ve run out of Jägermeister! Cheap drinks and chill vibe is what we were after and is what we got. Making some friends along the way since they had a Foosball Table.

Korel Rivera

Google
Really cool place to hangout, nice terrace right next to the canal you smoke a joint and relax

Gary Braden

Google
Amazing bar and music venue. No nonsense cocktails and beer that get right to the point. Definitely will be back. ~Gary from Alabama USA

Adrian D

Google
This place was pretty darn nice. They do have a patio overlooking one of many canals, but I stayed inside at the bar. There is a very wide drink selection there aside from beers, but you should give a few of the beers a taste. I was told the Tripel (included in photos) was a local brew that is regularly delivered by the brewer. Tried it and wasn't disappointed!

Naky DLCR

Google
This is a nice place to meet up with friends because it has foosball and arcade games, good music, and reasonable prices for drinks and snacks. I love the design of the toilet walls; it’s an exquisite art style.

Marcus Berglöf

Google
Good as always.. New chief mouser, but old staff... Which we love more than the cat!

Kubilay Mert Ural

Google
The bar itself is pretty cool, and the people hanging out there are very chill. You will get ripped off and taken advantage of as a tourist, though, as the staff likes to overcharge you on drinks or scam you when returning your cups.

Rocco Nunberone

Google
Really cool bar away from the bustling tourist crowds. It has a garden, next to the river. Its a nice spot to relax and drink a local beer. You can get there by canal boat even. I was there only in the afternoon but I think at night it must be pretty banging with live music. Friendly staff that helped me choose the right beverage. If I lived in Amsterdam I think I would end up going there a lot.
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Cindi H.

Yelp
Heard about this place from an Anthony Bourdain recommendation, and made it a must-stop on my short visit to Amsterdam. Came on a Monday afternoon in October. Bartender was amazing - played a ton of his own music, which was off the charts. My new husband and I had an amazing time. Patio on the canal was as fantastic as other reviews mention. Beer selection was solid, regionally representative and decently priced. We drank mostly beer, but the shot pours were generous. Spent the better part of my one day in Amsterdam shooting the shit with the bartender or watching the boats go by on the patio: couldn't be happier with my choice. Side note: Bathroom reminded me of home in New York City: clean, well serviced and absolutely floor to ceiling graffiti. Which I love.
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Billy D.

Yelp
Seriously - my new favorite dive bar in Amsterdam - bar games (pool, pinball, table football) and it looks like they have an incredible patio for summer. Favorite time to go - lazy Saturday afternoon to drink the day away with friends, crushing them in foosball.
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Alberto G.

Yelp
One of the few real rock and roll bars left in Amsterdam!! This place was a total mystery to me until someone decided to take me there very recently. It has a lovely back garden overlooking the gracht and inside is very spacious. They have a good beer selection, with brands away from mainstream breweries. As this place is very rock and roll the ambiance goes accordingly, and it could get messy towards the end of the evening. If that is not your kind of thing, Amsterdam has plenty of other choice for you. However if that is what you like, I cannot think of a better place for you in Amsterdam!
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Jonny Q.

Yelp
I've been visiting Cafe Soundgarden for at least 6 years and I have to say it's one of my favourite places in town - a proper no frills rock bar with no hint of pretentiousness at all. To the uninitiated it's very scruffy, scuzzy and a bit of a shit-hole but that's the actual charm of it. If I'm listening to kick ass rock, punk and everything in between, I don't want to be in a wine bar or somewhere that doesn't suit the vibe. The beer and booze selection is pretty decent and the tunes are always quality. There's a pool table in the side room to the back as well. Probably 15 mins walk from Dam Square, it's a nice area to get out of the main Dam Square/Red light area. The Funky Munky coffeeshop is across the road too if you need to get your chillaxing on!
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Yen D.

Yelp
Came here with a group of friends to grab a beer. This is a great divey place, and very relaxing atmosphere with pool tables as well as foostables. It reminded me a lot of college with the arcade games and the pool tables. Everyone seemed very friendly which is nice because I don't appreciate it when locals are standoffish. We also met locals to give us tips on where to go next. I even Facebook friended one of them so we could get tips from them while we were exploring the area. It was very handy to have the internet on our cell phones to reach out to them. The locals gave us tips on the night life, what pubs to hit up next, where some people could buy smokes and what areas to avoid. I will definitely be back next time since everyone is co there!
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J. N. M.

Yelp
A very nice place with a warm and friendly staff, good drinks and great company. I found myself going there every evening for a pint, and pleasant company to wind down my day. There are live DJ events and popular music played, and the places out back where you can sit and watch the canal go by and relax. This place was AWESOME!! I will return every time I'm on holiday in Amsterdam.
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Brook B.

Yelp
Straight up dive bar with a Brooklyn feel. The back patio was a nice place to get some fresh air.
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Jinnelle Rae P.

Yelp
Love the vibe - reminds me of a bar I would see in Williamsburg. Chill vibe with a couple of tables in the front, there's a patio in the back with some tables as well. Juke box, pool tables and some arcade video game inside. Great place to hang out with friends - would come back again.
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Mr J.

Yelp
This is a bit of a hipster bar, if you feel like being in a grittier part of the scene. DJ (reggae, blues) and live music on the deck sometimes. Oh, the deck: Great, big, open space, for smoking or just sitting with a drink or a dog, watching the canal boats putter by. Inside the furniture is worn, probably on purpose; it's supposed to feel a little bit punk. I had beer there, not coffee, but they have a good espresso machine, so I'm optimistic.
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Tassos P.

Yelp
If you've always wanted to go to a pub straight out from a Richard Linkeater's movie then this is the place you want to hang in. Great rock music (had a stereophonics album on), pinballs billiards and fusball. No smoking inside which is a plus and kind of new for a dive bar. I got a german weiss pint (7.1%) for 4.50E. Enjoy.

Mick T.

Yelp
Like it here overall. Terrace overlooking the water in summer, indoor seating w good band paintings inside. Could be a grest space... its a bit downmarket. Pretentious? Well, staff a bit rude which I consider tryhard. Dont they realise alternative people can be friendly, and should be to their own! Dutch service overall still finding its feet... opportunity. Good music and cheap, so overlook the bollocks.
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Julio G.

Yelp
We call this place budels and honestly it is a better name than soundgarden. The Stimulo beer is excellent. Big deck in the back and has a pool table.