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  • 4/5 Dakota H. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff and good priced drinks.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matt H. 3 years ago on Google
    great neighborhood bar! It's a bit pricier than other bars but it's a great location!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mireille R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) What a very sweet action. The delayed coffee for care. Today I had a delicious cup of coffee from a cup that said, 'Enjoy it. Topper! ♥ ️ 'I was really impressed that many people buy cups of coffee for those in health care. And then write a nice / sweet message on the cup. All those cups hang by the window waiting for a healthcare worker to come. Thank you! Greetings from, Mireille, endoscopy nurse OLVG Oost (Original) Wat een enorm lieve actie. De uitgestelde koffie voor de zorg. Vandaag heb ik een een heerlijk kopje koffie gedronken uit een beker waarop stond: 'Geniet ervan. Topper! ♥️' Ik was echt onder de indruk dat vele mensen voor de mensen in de zorg kopjes koffie kopen. En dan een leuke /lieve boodschap op de beker schrijven. Al die bekers hangen bij het raam te wachten tot er een zorgmedewerker voor komt. Dankjulliewel! Groetjes van, Mireille, endoscopieverpleegkundige OLVG Oost
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Oksana T. 2 years ago on Google
    Very friendly stuff, cosy place even a bit romantic, with nice decoration, water comes on your table in first minutes😊 Avocado toast is perfect, with small nice spicy. Bar to visit for rainy days breakfast, work, romantic dinner or whatever you prefer☝️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Araadhita D. 1 year ago on Google
    The first bar I ever entered to in Amsterdam and loved it right away. The staff is friendly and the snacks provided with the drinks are very good. The alcohol is amazing here and it’s my definite go to bar in the city. The prices are also good.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Felipe U. 9 months ago on Google
    Fun place to go for drinks with decent food/snack options. It has a small but nice terrace for the summery days. Later in the evening it turns more party-like with a good mix of commercial music and lots of people dancing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Teymoor G. 5 years ago on Google
    Great bar! The staff are amazing. You'll have a good variety on the menu for all types of eaters. They bring out the benches on sunny days, and the inside is beautiful space to relax in with your friends.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 R v. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place any time of the day. Good breakfast, great lunch and delicious cocktails with friendly staff and stylish interior. Worth a visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 VISWANATH M. 2 years ago on Google
    Well situated hat right opposite to the OLVG Oost ( East). Good place for your breakfast Lunch and dinner. One of the places where you can get good Omelet. Also the cappuccino was good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jose A. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious corner cafe/restaurant for an affordable price! Pancakes are delicious and of good portion. Cake of the week was fluffy and the carrot juice was a perfect blend. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and our server did a great job. Good spot to get away from the hostels.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ___LM___ q. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was great. The staff was very friendly and spoke perfect english. They even have heaters, so you're able to eat outside in the autumn. Clear recommendation.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josh K. 1 year ago on Google
    Visit Amsterdam & stumbled upon this Bar on our first night, some excellent service & very welcoming staff helped us decide we will visit this place for breakfast on our last day! A very friendly team with good choice on the menu for drinks & food. Thank you Bar Bukowski team
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Montse R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great ambience and music. We went for dinner with our 3 year old as it is conveniently close to our hotel and has no problem. At dinner time (we went in close to 9pm) they serve a selection of snacks and burgers and small pizzas. Burgers come on their own (no sides) by default. The vegan one was very tasty - priced the same as the meat one. The nachos portion is huge - too much for 2 adults! Staff was very nice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JAntonio N. 1 year ago on Google
    Shout out to the bouncer! Super cool guy, professional, respectable and helpful! Made my stay! I was full of bags because I had just arrived from the airport and my friends were inside the bar, the bouncer called the boss and got us a table where I could put my stuff away from the crowd 👌👌 more like this please, thank you man!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Merve �. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice and cozy place to have drinks and partying. The bartenders are super fun and really fast. Even though the place is relatively large, its fully packed. They also have outdoor space 👍🏼If you are wondering how Dutchies have fun , this is a great place to go on a Friday night in Amsterdam.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Olipaeo S. 1 year ago on Google
    Fries is well seasoned and not over fried. Most of the bars don’t have good food but their food is good even better cocktails 🍹👍🏼
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Victor V. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice ambiance. Great burger, good beers not a great variety though, and the waitress are very gentle. Also, a good place to grab a drink after the office.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fa 1 year ago on Google
    Cool place with really good burger.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erce E. 1 year ago on Google
    Very cosy place, tried the spicy croque monsiuer, was pretty outstanding!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Greg B. 10 months ago on Google
    Great little cafe, excellent food and coffees, friendly service - we started every day here on a long weekend and couldn’t recommend it more.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charlotte B. 7 months ago on Google
    Went here two nights in a row because of how kind the service was- not to mention the great drinks! Ambience is phenomenal and such a 'cool' vibe, definitely recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Seth K. 3 months ago on Google • 155 reviews New
    I usually come for a coffee and the occasional lunch, so I can't speak to the night scene. The atmosphere is quaint and there's good coffee and food. The best part is definitely the service; friendly and attentive. I don't know his name, but the tall blonde gentleman is always welcoming and friendly. I'll definitely go back.

  • 4/5 Alessio R. 2 months ago on Google • 136 reviews New
    The drink list is interesting, from traditional cocktails to unique cocktails, Gin, whisky etc. You can also eat some bites with your drink. The service is excellent and friendly. I found the music volume too high. It would be best to shout to talk with the people next to you.

  • 5/5 Yolanda 1 month ago on Google • 43 reviews New
    Really cool bar where you can get your coffee, go for brunch or have drinks till 3 am! They have 3 areas: the entrance by the bar, upstairs and behind, with a full on beautiful bar and small tables and sofas. I went for brunch and had amazing American pancakes with bacon. Service was amazing! Very attentive and friendly.

  • 5/5 Delyth T. 2 months ago on Google • 30 reviews New
    Great unique signature cocktails , good beer selection. Great servivice.

  • 2/5 Barte B. 1 month ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    They post a coctail menu online but it is only valid on weekends. The service did not care much about customers even though the place was empty. Not a good impression.

  • 5/5 Olivia G. 2 months ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    Amazing experience. Servers & service was amazing. Food was amazing, latte was delish, no complaints!

  • 5/5 Alexi 6 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Amazing bar to visit if you’re on holiday, their special made beer is worth every penny. Would highly recommend if you enjoy good beer and a relaxed environment. Staff are super friendly. Will definitely be coming back on my next visit!

  • 5/5 Khai G. 5 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Great venue with a comfortable setup. The multiple rooms and couches make for a dynamic and fun social setting. The mixed drinks are delicious and the servers are super kind

  • 4/5 Dan S. 4 years ago on Google
    Go for the FOOD! stay for the beer. the food is great and very well prepared and thought up. the flavors all work well together and is amazing quality. the service is great and laid back. the beer selection is just OK but its cold and cheap and a great reason to swing in and take a break from exploring the east.

  • 5/5 Eric S. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautifully located, good beers and I ate a pulled chicken sandwich that was glorious

  • 5/5 Shady A. 6 years ago on Google
    Fantastic breakfast. Try the French toast and pancakes. The staff are super friendly and their coffee is good.

  • 4/5 Juraj P. 3 years ago on Google
    Cozy place with nice drinks a tasty nachos! Def. a top place for drinks in the east

  • 5/5 KC M. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic bar! Always a good vibe and friendly personnel. Great service with a smile and awesome cocktails on the weekend days. Definitely a go-to place I would recommend.

  • 3/5 Lot H. 4 years ago on Google
    We had brunch here and we're not too impressed with the food. The pancakes were a bit dry and tough, and the croque monsieur had the bechamel on the inside of the bread instead of baked on top which made the bread a bit soggy. The ambiance of this place however is super nice, really cool vibe! I would definitely come back in the evening to have a beer :)

  • 5/5 tudy n. 5 years ago on Google
    My favourite bar in Amsterdam, outside seating is great. Burgers and nachos are great too. House beer used to be better a few years ago though.

  • 5/5 Claire S. 4 years ago on Google
    I LOVE Bukoswki. They have a great breakfast / lunch / brunch menu! But also very nice to have some afternoon beers. And even at night, Bukoswki is a very nice place to hang out. Service and food are both very good.

  • 4/5 Erik 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good hip place in Amsterdam East near OLVG. Easily accessible with public transport bus 37 or tram 3 or 7. The food is tasty and good and you can also sit outside (Original) Goede hippe plek in Amsterdam Oost nabij OLVG. Goed bereikbaar met Ov bus 37 of tram 3 of 7. Het eten is lekker en goed en je kunt ook heerlijk buiten zitten

  • 5/5 Marco C. 3 years ago on Google
    awesome place

  • 5/5 Monica M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good coffee too, now that we cannot go for cocktails 😊

  • 4/5 Jennifer S. 3 years ago on Google
    Good location and kind staff. Ask the bartender to make a custom cocktail for you because those are better than the cocktails on the menu!

  • 4/5 Giannis P. 3 years ago on Google
    Good location

  • 4/5 Manouk F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good atmosphere. Also nice that you could sit upstairs. Very busy. Nice location next to Oosterpark. Extensive menu. (Original) Gezellige sfeer. Ook leuk dat je boven kon zitten. Wel erg druk. Leuke locatie naast Oosterpark. Uitgebreide kaart.

  • 4/5 Sander H. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice bar at the corner of the Oosterpark. Good place to hang out on a rainy afternoon.

  • 4/5 Mark van der S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Top tent, top service, reasonable price and cozy. Recommended. (Original) Top tent, top service, schappelijke prijs en gezellig. Aanrader.

  • 5/5 Teun 3 years ago on Google
    If you’re still wondering if you should go, the answer is yes. Great beer selection, Staff if very polite and quick with service. I personally haven’t tried the food but my friends assure me it’s quite good. It’s a great place to meet your friends or maybe have a first date. As the atmosphere is very nice. P.S. They get a +1 from me just because of the name :)

  • 4/5 Lucas S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice on the water (Original) Schön am Wasser gelegen

  • 5/5 Hanni M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always nice and cozy here, with bartenders Yani and Kayenta who always provide fun. Really recommend! Kisses hanni (Original) Altijd leuk en gezellig hier, met barvrouw Yani en Kayenta die altijd voor gezelligheid zorgen. Echt een aanrader! Kusjes hanni

  • 5/5 Sally A. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool place!

  • 5/5 Yasin S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Amazing cheese souffles (Original) Amazing kaassouffles

  • 5/5 Léon A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious food, with true Michelin star quality! (Original) Heerlijk eten, met echte Michelin-sterren kwaliteit!

  • 4/5 beentjes 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice tent though (Original) Lekker tentje hoor

  • 4/5 Thomas C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Expected more (Original) Had er meer van verwacht

  • 5/5 Martin H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Tasty beer and nice, friendly atmosphere. (Original) Lecker Bierchen u nette, freundliche Atmosphäre.

  • 3/5 ARTURO F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Rude attention from the bartender (Original) Atención descortés del barman

  • 1/5 Marc J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Only buns of people (Original) Alleen maar knotjes volk

  • 5/5 Wilson P. 3 years ago on Google
    Good staff. Nice place to hangout with friends. I also like the beef spring-roll. Only downside is there’s no nice place close-by to continue partying when they shut down.

  • 4/5 Tom M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fine Ij beer and almost Corona proof! (Original) Prima Ij bier en bijna Corona proof!

  • 5/5 Laurens G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice cafe, bar pub in Amsterdam East. Staff are pleasantly flexible. The audience is also very relaxed and diverse. On weekends it is always very pleasant and busy until the early hours. In terms of terrace it is also a very nice place to go in the afternoons. You can also eat a snack. Not a very large selection on the menu, but what they serve is very tasty. Tip: the cocktails! (Original) Hele leuk café, bar kroeg in Amsterdam Oost. Personeel is lekker flexibel in de omgang. Het publiek is ook erg relaxed en divers. In de weekenden altijd erg gezellig en druk tot in de late uurtjes. Ook qua terras is het in de middagen een erg fijne plek om heen te gaan. Je kan er ook goed een hapje eten. Niet een heel groot aanbod op de kaart, maar wat ze serveren is erg lekker. Tip: de cocktails!

  • 4/5 Daan de K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice bar - but a lot of noise so that I could no longer hear people (I was upstairs). Too little cushioning? (Original) Leuke bar - maar erg veel herrie zodat ik mensen niet meer kon verstaan (ik zat boven). Te weinig demping?

  • 5/5 Lenny F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cozy place with friendly people (Original) Zeer gezellige plek met vriendelijke mensen

  • 5/5 Jeffrey L. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place. Nice people

  • 5/5 Verena B. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool

  • 4/5 Zeljko G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Top staff (Original) Top personeel

  • 5/5 Dick van Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super coffee (Original) Super koffie

  • 5/5 Toma A. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome music, awesome people

  • 5/5 Angelique van 't V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always cosy! (Original) Altijd gezellig!

  • 4/5 Lynn Q. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice and a cozy atmosphere. (Original) Heel leuk en een gezellige sfeer.

  • 4/5 hen v. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place and excellent food (Original) Leuk plekje en uitstekend eten

  • 1/5 G van den E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friday 14-2 .. Porter lets in so many people that you can no longer walk or move .. to make matters worse, all jackets are covered with candle wax. Never again (Original) Vrijdag 14-2.. Portier laat zoveel mensen binnen dat je niet meer kan lopen of bewegen.. tot overmaat van ramp jassen allemaal onder het kaarsvet. Nooit meer

  • 4/5 Vitor A. 4 years ago on Google
    Very crowded in the night, with a security guard and everything. Bar it's okay. Beer could be a little cheaper. But I guess people go there more for the drinks.

  • 5/5 Rob V. 4 years ago on Google
    Top

  • 4/5 Olivia C. 2 years ago on Google
    The food and coffee were ok. Nothing too special. But the location is great and the place looks nice too.

  • 5/5 Jolien S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place in Amsterdam.. nice unpretentious vibes! Makes me love Amsterdam again..

  • 5/5 Eugenio z. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow. Great Old School Bar atmosphere, with a wide selection of classic and complex cocktails. A must try

  • 4/5 Gabriel A. 2 years ago on Google
    Good terrace to go sit and enjoy of some drinks. Price was okay, staff was friendly.

  • 4/5 Mehrunisa Majid S. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely place to sit for breakfast and coffee next to the park.

  • 5/5 Martin s. 2 years ago on Google
    Today I met God. He works in the kitchen of this place, making fries for you. Which god ? Does it matter ? Taste the fries.

  • 1/5 Vlad S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place, sad that bartenders charge your bill extra with stuff you did not order

  • 5/5 Natascha S. 2 years ago on Google
    Had lunch there coffee is nice next time I will try some cocktails

  • 5/5 Diego Costa F. 2 years ago on Google
    The food is great as the service too. The fish and chips comes in an uncommon shape. The pasta with truffles is delicious. The music inside is good but there is also a nice garden if you prefer open spaces.

  • 4/5 Guillem G. 2 years ago on Google
    Cool place with good ambience, staff is nice and the food is yummy but a little bit overpriced

  • 5/5 Daniel R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to eat and drink. The food and drinks are great, th prices are average and the service is superb.

  • 5/5 Lance D. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service and food. Chill vibe with hearty food and drinks.

  • 5/5 Gabriele B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place! I've been there for a party and I had so much fun! Very good wine and cocktails!!

  • 5/5 Niamh Kennedy F. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was delicious, fresh and good portions. The staff are super sweet and attentive. The bardesign and outside seating is perfect for sitting and watching the world go by. We were in Amsterdam for four days and came back twice for the steak baguette, fries and coffee. Wonderful place!

  • 5/5 Ryan R. 1 year ago on Google
    Really happening place! Got packed fast and the music was great too. One of my new favorite bars in The Dam

  • 5/5 E Z. 1 year ago on Google
    It’s our neighbor and I don’t often go to their place. Till recent atm bomb, they took us for the whole night, offered warm drinks and left door open for us. Stayed with them till 4am. Trustful neighbor. Their bitterballen is delicious ! Super friendly

  • 2/5 Anna 1 year ago on Google
    I have been to this bar a few times already, but never until closing time. I understand that after midnight drunk people may cause a disturbance on the street and staff is, understandably, concerned about this. But asking patrons to move across the street (when they are already out of the bar) first of all is against the law. Even though we weren't making any noise at all, some of the staff rudely demanded that we moved across the street so that we don't disturb the neighbours. We were patiently trying to explain that we were only waiting for our Uber to come but they insisted that we moved across the street and treated us rudely. I consider customer service an important apsect of a bar/cafe and unfortunately there is a lot of space for improvement there. 2 stars from me because, although I am very dissatisfied with the treatment and I understand that this is a common practice, I still consider the place a nice bar objectively.

  • 3/5 Adam L. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff is very friendly and attentive. We went for breakfast. The eggs Benedict was overdone for me. But I did not specify that I wanted them runny. But it was tasty. The inside of the restaurant smelled a bit unpleasant. Because it's a bar, it smells like stale alcohol from the night before. There is an option to eat outside when the weather is fair.

  • 4/5 Álvaro A. 1 year ago on Google
    A nice bar to be with friends at the end of the day. Only thing to point, like many other places in the Netherlands, should have english version of the menu. The staff was really nice and ended up giving a hand.

  • 5/5 Martino M. 1 year ago on Google
    A very nice bar where you can go for drinks and food while enjoying a friendly environment. It also has a very nice view on the corner of Oosterpark. I prefer the separated room where it's more quiet than the bar area.

  • 5/5 Tomek K. 1 year ago on Google
    Went there for few drinks with my friends, friendly staff, excellent beers and atmosphere, must place to visit in Amsterdam for any Bukowski fan

  • 2/5 Fiona N. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm sure it's a nice spot for drinks in the evening but I'll never come back for brunch. The eggs benedict and eggs florentine were sad and disappointing: The spinach was raw and just thrown on the plate and the eggs were served on left over burger buns. There's definitely better brunch spots in Amsterdam.

  • 4/5 Ella J. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place if you want to hangout with friends. The bar has a spacious terrace outside, perfect in spring and summer. In the weekend it can be very crowded and therefore it is very difficult to find a table even tho the place is quiet big!

  • 5/5 Dean L. 6 months ago on Google
    Popped in for an early evening beer, great snacks (bitter Allen and gyoza), great beers, and great service from the young staff. What more could you want!

  • 5/5 Janis Tunde A. 8 months ago on Google
    One of my favourite bars in Oost, the atmosphere is always nice and service friendly. It can get very busy, so be there early!

  • 4/5 Dean M. 6 months ago on Google
    Liked food esp cakes, bbq chicken not bad. Tuna too gloppy but liked their scrambled eggs. Staff could not be nicer. Dank u wel.

  • 5/5 Jannis K. 5 months ago on Google
    Very friendly service, insanely good gnocchi with pesto. Houseown bukowski beer was fruity and delicious. Nice for a break next to the huge park.

  • 5/5 Rhionna M. 9 months ago on Google
    The food was really good, we went for the pizzetta and the chicken burger. Staff are very helpful and friendly, good range of drinks and there’s outdoor seating.

  • 4/5 Elena M. 2 months ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    The Cheesy Cajun fries were to die for! The pizzetta was a bit bland but the cocktails were great and over not too pricey! The atmosphere was great although a bit busy so I’d recommend getting there early.


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Amenities


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

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