Cafe Belgique

Love how Amsterdam is full of surprises and this is definitely one of the better ones. This is a super cosy, very compact bar with lovely warm decor and lighting. The soundtrack is old fashioned but superbly choosen. All drinks are served expertly in nice glassware. There are very few tables so you may have to share one but that seems to be a good thing to do here. Alternatively pop outside and watch life go by. The lady behind the bar was very helpful and good humoured. Highly recommend.

Cosy very little bar (three-ish tables) but the atmosphere is excellent, just do not expect place to sit in during friday and saturday night, everyone is in the street in front!

Really nice bar with good beers 🍺 and kind people. You’re welcome and can easy connect with other people in front of the door. Staying outside and drinking beer is the real experience 😊. Was a pleasure being there!

I had such a great time here! I love Belgian beers so going here was like a pilgrimage for me. Such a wide selection on tap and in bottles, served properly with a moody ambience. Great street art in and around too. The server was helpful in her recommendations as well.

A fun little hole in the wall on a rather touristy street. An impressive list of beers on draft and poured the classic way. Staff are some friendly characters. Clearly some history in here. Worth the stop, would recommend.

I left a review a month ago, but it somehow disappeared, so I had to post it again. My experience at this bar was extremely negative. The gloomy 1970s-style atmosphere combined with the bartender’s passivity made for the worst possible combination. They claim to offer a wide variety of Belgian beers — there is beer, yes, but calling it a “variety” would be an exaggeration. If you’re looking for a comfortable place to sit with friends, this bar is not for you. Inside there are only two tables and a bar counter, so even a small group of 3–4 people won’t be able to sit comfortably on a cold autumn evening. Not recommend

Great small bar with many different artworks going on. Every wall tells a different story. Excellent beers, spirits on offer but you'll need a few visits to have a good appreciation of the variation on offer.

A charming and cosy little bar with pretty aesthetics. Plenty of choices not just for the usual patrons but also for teetotalers. Really nice vibes inside, even if you might have to stand.

This bar is just ok. I had a few friends come here and they seemed super excited by the decor, ambiance and overall feel and service of this place. I was left wanting. The wait staff was narcissist and annoying. Sorry I don't know your menu. Sorry I asked for a Kwak beer, with the cool wooden holder & you acted like I was a criminal. The beer was good, and there are some good bartenders.....but give me a break

Best little spot off Nieuwendijk and convenient from anywhere along Damrak. A little smoky with cigarettes after 5, but otherwise, a real favorite. Excellent beers are the specialty, but mixed drinks are there too. Not into that? No problem: come in for a coffee or a soda...settle down on the seats and relax. If you're by yourself, you can sink into a book or with the free WiFi, you can bring along your laptop.

This place is great. Right in the centre of the city it's easily acceptable and has a large group of regulars . They have a wide range of specialist beers which draws in many people. Often the place is a great mix of locals and tourists. They always have fresh orchards which I like as they look and smell delicious. Add for a bit of colour if you're sitting outside. Perfect place for a beer or two be is 5pm for an after work drink or 1am for a late night catch up. They have different DJs playing each night. There is no room for dancing but often upbeat fun music.

I'm here now. You should be here now. Yes. You. Excellent beer, nice people, nice weather what more is necessary? Nada. But seriously...Café Belgique is small and quaint. It's what makes it so pleasurable. The Gravenstraat, where it's located, is literally 10 feet across. The two benches attached to their front outer wall seats 8 comfortably and standing in the middle of the narrow street or against the opposing wall - with a drink - can bring them a hefty fine. So, they draw a line of demarcation (two feet in front of the benches) on the brick street with a piece of chalk which you are asked and required to stand behind. It just makes it all the more cozier. Inside, the bar seats 6-8 and the two tables, left and right of the door, seats 12-14. And that's it. Weather permitting, sitting on the benches is the best place to people watch in Amsterdam. Trust me.

Ode to Belgique Along the people splattered shopping street In an alley lies a bar, fantastically neat From the corner, a hop, skip and a bit of magique And you'll find yourself, at Café Belgique Dark, rustic, yet filled with much charm To your liver, no amounts of beer, would ever harm For the selection of brewed hops from Belgium here Make your mouth happy, so you'll naught veer. Two tiny tables and five bar stools within Get here early, als je zin in! Come too late, on weekend nights here Helaas, it's too full, so then I steer clear :( And what is this picture, of mices with weed?! If you haven't seen it, take a look, indeed! As for this small dark bar, I always want more Oh Café Belgique, je t'adore!

So I don't get to Amsterdam often, but I told my college that I loved hole in the wall bars and he said he knew just the place. So unobtrusive that locals know little of this little paradise of beer worship. You're greeted as if you were old friends. The art on the walls is unique, humorous, quirky and beautiful! The beers are all fantastic! A curated set of Belgian beers to satisfy the finest palette! Enjoy, but please only tell your coolest friends about this place!

LOVE this divey hole in the wall place which has great music and ambiance and fun servers. I enjoyed a Kwak beer served in the signature hourglass shaped glass suspended in a wooden holder which you should not take lightly. This beer is high in alcoholic content and will quickly surprise you so beware or enjoy or whatever....my kinda rock n roll Amsterdam hangout

Ah, my dear Belgique. There's a bunch of reasons why I love you. Mostly your quirkyness, and because I always meet new people here. More often than not, the people are just as quirky as the bar itself, but they're always interesting and they usually have great stories or funny jokes. Or both. The location is awesome - right off Nieuwendijk and minutes from the Dam square, so you're never far from the Belgique. Gets insanely crowded on weekend nights, nice and quiet in the afternoon.

What a gem in the back alleys! Great service, great atmosphere and great Belgian beers in tap. Kwak is a must-try because of the glass but try the other ones too. I'd definitely come here again!

The first thing I do when I go to a new city is find a good pub. And when I was in Amsterdam, I was lucky enough to stumble upon Cafe Belgique within twenty minutes of stepping off the train at Central Station. Hidden down a little alleyway, it's a proper old Dutch 'brown bar', serving a wide array of beers, spirits (particularly Gin) and simple snacks, and is always packed to the rafters with locals, tourists and everything inbetween. It's a cute, immensely laidback little place - when we went in, the bar staff were friendly, and were usually smoking a fag (or something stronger) inbetween necking numerous Campari & Sodas. Be sure to order a pint of Kwak when you go here - it's a gorgeous amber ale, which is served in an immensely interesting bell shaped glass which is held in a wooden stand. Whilst it's 4 euros per pint, it's definitely worth it. It has a very distinctive raspberry-like taste, and the glass is a great talking point! Do watch out for the toilets here though - located at the top of a winding and narrow flight of stairs, this is not somewhere you want to lose your footing if you're a bit tipsy (mainly because you might roll out onto the street - which is never a good look).

Really great beers and really nice bartender. And friendly patrons inside. Felt right at home here.

Really good dutch style brown bar close to Damm square with lots of traditional dark wood. Despite the size it typically has 8 draft beers and over two dozen bottled beers, usually of Belgian origin (Cafe Belgiue - get it?). The weak beers start at around 4%, but beware of the stronger ones which can get be over 10%. If you fancy something different try the Kwak (sounds like the noise a duck makes) typical amber larger-style beer but comes in a glass that looks like a small yard-of-ale complete with a wooden stand: cool! Service is good, friendly and speaking English is not a problem.

An extremely friendly, small, old style Dutch bar serving a selection of Belgian and Dutch beers, some of which are not for the faint-hearted. There are just a few tables and when it gets busy you end up cramped into quite a small space. Service is friendly and very relaxed. Extreme beer enthuasiasts may actually be a little bit disappointed by the range of beers on tap, and may prefer to find a much wider range of beers in bottled form not far away from the Cafe, at a beer shop called Beerkoning.

I went here a couple of times in my Amsterdam trip. It was right around the corner from another of my favorite hangs, Cafe Louis. This is a tiny little bar, with a lot of charm. The service was good, and there was a DJ playing an eclectic mix both times. Recommended.

It's a hole in the wall in an alley. It's loud. It's quiet. It's full of locals just hanging out. It's got maybe a couple of tables inside along with a few seats at the bar so there's not much sitting room and not much standing room as well explaining why the clientele spills out into the alley. It's quirky and it's friendly.It's got kind of a loud rock bar ambiance.There were eight kinds of draft beer and some bottled beer all belgian. There was hard liquor, too. The staff is friendly.

Bar very cozy and warm inside. Nice atmosphere and nice people ! Helpful and welcoming ! I recommend for a chill evening hanging out with friends

Finally after three trips to Amsterdam we got a seat in this fabulous little bar. They have a lot of delicious Belgian beers to choose from and the bar is so cozy. The staff is friendly and the music was great. I would highly recommend it.

Cafe Belgique is an oasis amongst the hustle & bustle. This dark & cosy bar close to Dam Square offers an intimate atmosphere with a great selection of beers at a decent price.

Not much room in this small little Belgian bar. I was impressed with the glassware, especially having the appropriate glass for a pint (or whatever quantity it comes in) of Kwak. They were nice enough to offer a sample of the beer before we ordered it.

This is an incredible pub, probably my favorite in Amsterdam. They have a great selection of beers. It is a small pub, and a great place to spend some time. I have been there probably 5 times over the last 10 years, and will go back anytime I am in Amsterdam. This is probably my favorite bar that I've ever been to.

Quaint spot for a Kwak and a few nibbles. Rub elbows in one of the smallest bars in Amsterdam or sit outside and watch tourists stroll by. Enjoy either way.

As an ex-pat I had fun sampling the wonderful and large assortments of beers - My daughter even bought a T-Shirt. I definitely recommend it as a destination place. Great friendly service

Its okay. Decent Belgian beers. Cool atmosphere too. Could lose the attitude of little miss bartender though. But she probably deals with tons of whack jobs a day given the location of the place so close to the station.

just off dam square this little gem serves a nice selection of beer

great place! go there everytime i'm in town. they always have a great winter beer (Bok) on too, last season it Le Chuf Nice...oh my! they seem to care in that place - that's why maybe it attracts such a cross section of people. the music is often GREAT too! Peta