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Excalibur Café

Bar Pub

Boisterous, dark-wood bar for bikers & heavy metal fans decorated with bikes & suits of armor. People often mention music, Amsterdam, great, rock, good, Great, metal, staff, light, district,


Address

Oudezijds Achterburgwal 48, 1012 DP Amsterdam, Netherlands

Website

www.excaliburcafe.nl

Contact

+31 6 11928793

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (3.6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 11 AM to 3 AM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 3 AM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 1 AM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 1 AM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 1 AM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 1 AM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 1 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: music (27) Amsterdam (27) great (26) rock (17) good (17) Great (15) metal (15) staff (14) light (13) district (13)
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  • 5/5 Rob C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great rock bar in the heart of the red light district. Good deals on multi drinks ie 4 x Heineken €11. Friendly staff, interesting decor, great rock music playlist.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steve F. 11 months ago on Google • 167 reviews
    Probably the coolest and friendliest bar I've ever been in! The bartender, Dimitri, was absolutely awesome. It was slow in the afternoon so we talked the entire time I was there and he was very knowledgeable about the area and suggested many places in and outside of Amsterdam to visit as well as suggested places to grab some food. The other customers that came and went while I was there were great as well. Definitely will stop in again on my next trip to Amsterdam.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DJW 11 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Was in Amsterdam for 5 days over king's day and the Metallica shows, we were here on 4 of them. Great staff and overall vibe, extra shoutout to Zad the bartender, legend. Very keenly priced drinks compared to a lot of other places too. Can't wait to visit again
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Viktor V. 3 years ago on Google
    Great staff 👍👍👍😇😇😜😜 4 heineken for 10 eur💯💯🍻🍻🍻
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Iván T. 4 years ago on Google
    I was there with my friends like 2 and a half years ago and we do really enjoy our time there, good prices and good ambient, we really loved the decoration and the barman was such a really nice guy, if i had the chance i would go again. I really recommend to spend some time there if you have the chance.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leigha C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great prices for drinks, especially considering the location. Owner is great and very friendly. Music is top.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kebabpunk 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome, timeless place of Rock’n’roll life. Zad keeps this place buzzing and running after all these difficult years, which is admirable. Shame about the general public seemingly getting duller by the year…
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Lucas P. 1 year ago on Google
    It was nice, well decorated and the music was good but then enter the rudest barman I've ever met. We'd had 4 beers and decided to wait a few minutes to order the next round, but after 15 minutes or so this guy starts arguing suggesting we are not consuming and maybe just hiding from the rain outside. I told him we had had a few and were just waiting a bit and he just kept arguing until he went to check with his mates to make sure I wasn't lying. Honestly it was the first time I got confronted like that in such an amateur way.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Matthew H. 5 years ago on Google
    Great Bar for a night out! Music is awesome and the atmosphere is great! Head upstairs to the pool room for a few games or sit downstairs and check out all the extraordinary decor! Not the biggest place so can get very packed quickly! But Beer is very reasonably priced compared to the other bars so well worth a visit! 🤘
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mario V. 3 years ago on Google
    Very cool bar. Rock and metal music and very kind service
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cool place, great guys (Original) Классное место, отличные ребята
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jaquie H. 10 months ago on Google
    Very friendly rock bar. Staff were chatty. We played pool upstairs. The memorabilia on the walls and ceiling is really cool and cross between rock and excalibur-themed. Will defo be revisiting when we're next in Amsterdam.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Douglas S. 7 months ago on Google • 957 reviews
    We spent two nights in Amsterdam and I visited Excalibur Café both of them, great atmosphere, the perfect blend of regular patrons and tourists as we were. This place has the coolest owner you can find, he's always around making sure everything runs smoothly, make sure you check all the memorabilia all around.

  • 5/5 Chris L. 1 month ago on Google • 274 reviews New
    My new favourite bar in Amsterdam. Music was spot on. Staff were fantastic. My friend, who had a stroke under a year ago, fell over, as his bad side leg folded. The beautiful people ran from the bar to help. They were kind and empathetic without being patronizing. The best atmosphere I've found for ages. Wish I'd got the name of the beautiful soul behind the bar. Oh well, I'll just have to go back.

  • 5/5 Alfredo Q. 8 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Did not order food but the staff was very friendly welcoming a friend of mine and I and recommended us a few drinks and places to visit while in Amsterdam. Such a cool atmosphere!

  • 5/5 William J. 4 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Every Amsterdam trip, you'll always find me here, absolutely love the place.. Good Rock bar and brilliant jukebox, get your ears blasted while enjoying a cold beer ....y.b.y

  • 5/5 Sophie I. 6 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    We stopped in here for a drink before heading back to our hotel for the evening, and we loved it. The atmosphere was great, and there was seating available. If you are a lover of rock/metal music, you’ll really like this bar.

  • 5/5 leanne m. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome rock bar in the heart of the red light district, everyone friendly, just a great place to play pool with good beer and good people 😎🤟

  • 5/5 Fredrik S. 1 year ago on Google
    A cool bar! A very manly vibe over all but gladly served me belgien fruit beer anyway. Loved it. Grate music!

  • 5/5 raysvision a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super cozy tent in the heart of Amsterdam's Red Light District (Original) Super gezellige tent in hartje Amsterdam wallengebied

  • 5/5 Catherine G. 1 year ago on Google
    Cool, interesting rock/metal bar, great ambience. Central location. Great music. Good priced drinks for the location. Good multi-buy drink deals. 🥃🥃🍻Pool upstairs.🤘🤟

  • 5/5 Sam A. 2 years ago on Google
    Courteous and prompt, good rock music. Worth a stop!

  • 5/5 Leona C. 4 years ago on Google
    This is an awesome bar, cool decor and sweet rock music! The toilet key is pretty funny 🤣 bar lady was lovely too! Also got 4 bottles of beer for 10 euros, cheapest place in Amsterdam we found!!

  • 2/5 Aakash S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very busy place, there was a lot of chaos. The waiter didn't even serve drinks. We had to get it ourselves from the bar counter. Didn't like it. Avoid being here on crowdy days

  • 5/5 Yury P. 2 years ago on Google
    great atmosphere & music, love this place!

  • 5/5 Delphine D. 2 years ago on Google
    Very rock'n roll bar 🤘 the bartenders are so funny and it is so cool ! Affordable beers and alcohol 😎

  • 5/5 Wessel B. 2 years ago on Google
    A must visit for all rock and metal heads! This place is amazing playing the best music out there. They also take requests which makes it an ultimate metal bar to have a few beers and have a great time. Lots of history and lots of noise. Loved it! 🤘🏻

  • 5/5 Marcel S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always happy to meet new people, start a conversation and leave Amsterdam with new friends! (Original) Immerwieder gerne, man trifft neue Leute, kommt ins Gespräch und verlässt Amsterdam mit neuen Freunden!

  • 5/5 MANON L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice pub! (Original) Pub très sympa !

  • 5/5 John H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great music very reasonable drink prices & friendly staff. Cool decor & outdoor seating too.

  • 5/5 Camille 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place, great promos in shots and beers. They should update their online menu, the place itself is really cozy and makes you feel like you're home. 1st floor have two pool tables, 2EUR to play.

  • 5/5 Lee G. 1 year ago on Google
    Cracking little bar. Decent music. Drink prices ok. Friendly staff. Only spent two days in Amsterdam but kept gravitating back there. The decent air-con helped lol

  • 5/5 Danilo Gomes C. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a good place to have a cold beer! Awesome!

  • 5/5 Gamo M. 1 year ago on Google
    The best bar in the Redlight District... Great friendly happy staff. You know a bars gonna be good when you walk in and Tenacious D are playing, there's swords and suits of armour everywhere and motorcycles up on the wall (love the Indian). My wife & myself had a great night!

  • 5/5 Ameer Abdel A. 1 year ago on Google
    In the heart of red light district . Prices are really good for its location you can have 4 Heineken beers for €11 , or 4 shots of tequela for €10 . We were 5 friends ,spent 6 night in Amsterdam and we kept going back every night to have drinks and we enjoyed it every night . The decor of the bar is very cool and interesting , you can go upstairs and play pool for €2 , which i loved . The staff of the bar is nice and the owner ZAD you will always find him there working so hard and welcoming every one . Will be coming back .

  • 5/5 Georgina B. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing bar! Really lovely staff! Great music! Cheap beer. We loved it and travel 20 minutes by tram to drink there of an evening! Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Fabrizio F. 1 year ago on Google
    Woah what a great pub. Great price, in the red district, the owner is very nice and the music...I am biased but rock and metal genre are a mantra

  • 5/5 shane o. 1 year ago on Google
    Really cool rock bar situated in the RLD. Loved the barman/owner/manager. He was very welcoming and brilliant at his job of serving up beer and making everyone feel relaxed and comfortable. We went a few times in the 3 days we spent in Amsterdam. Highly recommended even if you don't like that type of music. Just have a drink and chill

  • 3/5 Michelle N. 1 year ago on Google
    Aesthetically, this place is fantastic and the service was good. They didn't play much metal and when they did it was the basics eg Metallica so don't go there if music is your incentive. Nice place for a beer though.

  • 5/5 Martina K. 11 months ago on Google
    Great rock bar in the middle of the red light district. The staff is very friendly and helpful, they play great music, and funny videos are being played on the TV.

  • 5/5 Gabriele N. 5 months ago on Google
    Did not eat at this place, but drinks were good with good deals💪🏻 really recommend

  • 5/5 T Daniella D. 8 months ago on Google
    Lovely staff and really good atmosphere. Everyone is friendly it's one of my favourite bars in the dam

  • 5/5 S S. 4 months ago on Google
    It's a cool place to have a few beers and chill out at night in Amsterdam. Nice interiors. They have a pool table and toilets on the 1st floor. I am a Biker and this was a pub based on the same theme. The drinks are priced decently as well. I will be back again and cheers 🍺

  • 1/5 Tania M. 3 months ago on Google New
    The place is good. But the lady bartender is a really awful and rude person. I asked for a beer and suddenly she started yelling at me for no reason! I strongly suggest you avoid her and talk to the male bartender, he was really respectful and friendly.

  • 5/5 Orlando C. 2 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Best bar in Amsterdam! The two bartenders behind the counter are the kindest and coolest people I've met! Atmosphere is amazing and I couldn't reccomend anywhere else more.

  • 5/5 John S. 3 years ago on Google
    Excalibur is the best bar in the district!

  • 5/5 Lukas D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cheap bar (Original) Günstige Bar

  • 5/5 Tilo S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Highly recommended in the red light district of Amsterdam. (Original) Absolut empfehlenswert im red light district von Amsterdam.

  • 4/5 Juan Carlos Martinez R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Bar with a biker / rocker vibe with lots of color (Original) Bar con ambiente motero/roquero con mucho color

  • 5/5 Ana B. 3 years ago on Google
    👍🏼

  • 5/5 Miss Meow S. 3 years ago on Google
    Best place in town! The operator is more like a personable man and the whole team enjoys their work. Everything is meticulously clean and just for Corona, the customers were looked after to the best of our knowledge. simply recommended! When I go to Amsterdam again this place will be on the visitor list again! simply great!

  • 5/5 Sam H. 3 years ago on Google
    If you like rock, metal and beer then this is the pub for you. Friendly people and great atmosphere within.

  • 5/5 venom i. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Rock-Metal bar where we find opportunities from various Cafe Shops. They played Alice Cooper, Motörhead, Survivor. Don't let Metalheads pass. (Original) Çeşit çeşit Cafe Shop'lardan fırsat bulup uğradığımız Rock-Metal bar. Alice Cooper, Motörhead, Survivor çalıyorlardı. Metalheadler es geçmesin.

  • 5/5 Diego P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's fine, but they throw you out if you lie on the floor in the billiard room. (Original) Está muy bien, pero te echan a la calle si te tumbas en el suelo en la sala del billar.

  • 5/5 Zadok J. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a metal&rockbar and "not a coffeeshop", great deals on drinks and good music.

  • 5/5 Mietlef P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A really awesome restaurant I recommend (Original) Naprawdę zajebista knajpa polecam👍👍👍👍

  • 5/5 pat h. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing bar with some great music.

  • 5/5 Алексей �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cool, cheerful and brutal bar. Required to visit all tourists) (Original) Очень крутой, веселый и брутальный бар. Обязательно к посещению всех туристов)

  • 5/5 Lionel C. 4 years ago on Google
    Excalibur is more than just another Coffee Shop or just another Bar.... It's a small experience in itself. Located in the heart of Amsterdam's Red Light District, this venue is as original as it is authentic to its nature: rough around the edges, with a rocker's soul at heart. From decor to the souls working behind the bar, Excalibur nails every aspect of you time there. The great thing about Excalibur is you can show up with a group, or by yourself, and leave having a great time, as the music blasting through the venue will set your soul on fire, and your ears wanting to light a cigarette after your time there. Prices are of typical Amsterdam nature, but I (in my personal opinion) think it's still reasonable and worth it. Over the years, when I find myself in Amsterdam, I do mainly two things first: buy Frites, and head over to Excalibur for a beer. Lastly, I will end this review with a personal note: every time you leave this venue, you leave with a story, wisdom or a strange bit of trivia: I once met a Scotsman named Dougie, whom informed me (after a great discussion) that, believe it or not, there is a thing called the Celtic Folk Mafia. You have to dress the part and speak Gaelic to join. Without that, you might as well put the instrument, Gaelic and/or clothing away.

  • 5/5 Pyro F. 3 years ago on Google
    Really cool people at the bar and god Rock Music

  • 5/5 andrew g. 6 years ago on Google
    Loved it. Attentive staff. Good selection. Top music. Highly recommended 🤘👍🏻

  • 5/5 Steven F. 4 years ago on Google
    This is the best bar in the Red Light district. Metal music from many eras. Decor is armor, bazookas, motorcycles, and stuff that is totally metal. I had a blast here. This is a must stop in bar.

  • 5/5 Leoni W. 5 years ago on Google
    Loved the vibe in here. Prices as expected for Central Amsterdam. Decor is brilliant.

  • 5/5 Romina D. 4 years ago on Google
    Staff is really great and the bar is nice. Love how they have special offers on shots... in the middle of red light. Perfect if you want to see red light have a drink or a lot of shots and then go somewhere else.

  • 4/5 Paul C. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice pub!

  • 4/5 BAYOWORLD 4 years ago on Google
    This is one of my favorite bars in the red light district. The aesthetic of this place is pretty crazy and full of lots of good energy. I’m not the biggest fan of metal music but it’s a vibe none the less. Plus the drink specials are a steal being right by the canals.

  • 5/5 Oriol P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Madremia who chops (Original) Madremia q taja

  • 5/5 Alec S. 5 years ago on Google
    What a spot !!! mega fun. Right on the canals. Bartenders are awesome ! If you love rock'N'roll and heavy metal that's a place for you:)

  • 2/5 oh l. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A marriage tourist trap with overly expensive bar. The only exciting thing about it is that it is in Red light (Original) En ægteskab turistfælde med alt for dyr bar. Det eneste spændende ved den er at den ligger i Red light

  • 5/5 Agnieszka S. 3 years ago on Google
    Must visit for all rock-'n'-roll lovers!

  • 5/5 Niko P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great facility !! Great prices (Original) Tolle Einrichtung!! Super Preise

  • 5/5 bianca M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Had a lovely beer on the canal. Brought to you by tough, friendly men. Fantastic. (Original) Heerlijk aan de gracht een biertje gehad. Gebracht door stoeren vriendelijke mannen. Fantastisch.

  • 5/5 Stefano R. 3 years ago on Google
    10 euro for 4 heinekens!! Do ive to say more?!?!

  • 5/5 Marcos M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great environment, music and art!

  • 5/5 Tino R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great bar, is highly recommended! 👍 (Original) Super Bar, ist sehr zu empfehlen! 👍

  • 5/5 Max H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best bar in Amsterdam for people with a good taste in music (Original) Beste Bar in Amsterdam für Leute mit gutem Musikgeschmack

  • 5/5 Holger S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good music (Original) Gute Musik

  • 4/5 Sam J. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice cheap bar,shame i lost half my tooth in there

  • 5/5 Bernadette S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good music, really nice staff and great facilities (Original) Gute Musik, mega nettes Personal und geile Einrichtung

  • 5/5 Rose 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super restaurant, very nice service and fair prices (Original) Super Lokal, sehr nette Bedienung und faire Preise

  • 4/5 Re N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A rock / metal bar located in the middle of the red district. A profusion of decorative elements ranging from armor on the tables to Indian motorcycles hanging against the walls. The prices are super fair and there are several bundles of 4 bottles or shots for 10 euros. I take just one point off for the rather handsome photos of the breast-looking clients who keep spinning on the screen behind the counter. (Original) Un bar rock / metal situe au beau milieu du red district. Une profusion d'elements de decoration allant des armures sur les tables aux motos Indian suspendues contre les murs. Les tarifs sont super honnetes et il existe plusieurs bundles de 4 bouteilles ou shots pour 10 euros. Je retire juste un point pour les photos un peu beauf des clientes seins a l'air qui tournent sans cesse a l'ecran derriere le comptoire.

  • 5/5 Andrea M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Just genius. Prices top people, top location, great (Original) Einfach nur genial. Preise Top Leute Top Location spitze

  • 5/5 Kaja C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice atmosphere, very friendly and funny staff. Prices are reasonable. If we go to Amsterdam again, we will definitely go there again. :) (Original) Nette Atmosphäre, sehr freundliches und lustiges Personal. Preise sind angemessen. Wenn wir nochmal nach Amsterdam fahren, gehen wir definitiv wieder dorthin. :)

  • 5/5 Aaron C. 3 years ago on Google
    Vistied in November 2017 and had a cracking time in here. Music was great if you're a rock/heavy metal fan. Good atmosphere and pool tables on the second floor

  • 5/5 Ron K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best bar in town 😉 (Original) Best bar in town 😉

  • 5/5 Luca S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly service, fair prices (e.g. 4 Heineken or 3 Desperados for 10 €) and a beautiful view of the canal and the red light district. Any time! (Original) Freundliche Bedienung, faire Preise (zB 4 Heineken oder 3 Desperados für 10€) und eine schöne Aussicht auf die Gracht und das Rotlichtviertel. Jederzeit wieder!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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