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Cafe Pollux

Bar Pub

Dark, funky haunt for coffee, breakfast & lunch, plus a lively pub scene in the evening. People often mention staff, friendly, great, nice, Amsterdam, Great, drink,


Address

Prins Hendrikkade 121, 1011 AM Amsterdam, Netherlands

Website

cafepollux.com

Contact

+31 20 624 9521

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (855 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 12 PM to 4 AM
  • Saturday: 12 PM to 4 AM
  • Sunday: 4 PM to 3 AM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 4 PM to 3 AM
  • Wednesday: 2 PM to 3 AM
  • Thursday: 2 PM to 3 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (14) friendly (12) great (11) nice (9) Amsterdam (9) Great (6) drink (6)
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  • 5/5 Upton K. 4 years ago on Google
    Stumbled on this place on a pub crawl. What a blast! Owner and bartender were sweet and attentive. Lots of locals and they talk to you. Music was upbeat pop and great fun as people sang along and danced. There is a tiny dance floor inside and a nice sidewalk cafe to smoke on. The owners dog sat on the bar and I got to pet him/her. So sweet and it felt like home! Friendly place. Great service. Upbeat.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Santiago C. 5 years ago on Google
    Epic playlist, cozy, and very attentive staff. During several moments, the entire place was staffed by one person (besides the cook, I imagine) and he handled the crowd in a very efficient way. We enjoyed the place so much, we ended up switching tables throughout the course of the night and by the end of the evening truly felt as though we were home.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nuria Y. 4 months ago on Google • 457 reviews
    The most fun I had during our Amsterdam stay. We came around midnight, or maybe past midnight, on a Saturday night. It looked quiet on the outside, like a small chilled pub, so we said 'let's have a drink and head somewhere else'. When we entered, we realized we were wrong. The place is small but it was packed, with music and people dancing and having a blast. We stayed until almost closing time. Service was friendly and vibes were amazing, it was full of locals and we danced to classic pop tunes and to some Dutch songs we never heard off. Super fun.

  • 5/5 Vyron S. 5 months ago on Google • 58 reviews
    The place is like no other , they stay open for a bit longer than other places . the staff are always happy to help, and the ambience is very good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Clayton R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great spot to chill and have a drink. The owner is super friendly and provides great service. Beautiful water view across the road and great atmosphere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ellie M. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic little bar. Such a lovely atmosphere and the bar staff are very warm, welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Renier C. 4 years ago on Google
    The host is the highlight of this cafe. Not just friendly & courteous. She made us feel like we arrived at the long lost family in Nederland - she gave us complimentary cheese to tase with our Sauvignon Blanc & a toasted ham & cheese sandwich. Inexpensive menu options. Our experience was just flawless, while overlooking the harbor & Amsterdam train station. Quirky & odd decor that’s weirdly cool. Try the Fruity bier if you’re a fan if ciders.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 nicolle chantale m. 2 years ago on Google
    So much Fun!!!! Great staff, great music and yummy cocktails, and shots named 'apple pie'! Very friendly atmosphere and super easy to make new friends in there! Love it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Valentin M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to have fun. The best bartenders from Amsterdam.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emma D. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a nice spot away from the madness of Centraal. You can enjoy some nice beers or traditional Dutch snacks! I also made some new friends. Will definitely be back here!! :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kieran G. 5 months ago on Google • 126 reviews
    What a gem. A friend of a friend is local and she said she would meet us here last Sunday night. What a recommendation. Really cool authentic Dutch bar. Some of the locals told me that "I found Amsterdam in Amsterdam, and I was privileged to be where tourists don't normally go."

  • 5/5 Hobbit 4 months ago on Google • 120 reviews
    Fabulous place, staff are so friendly and helpful. When it comes to 'Oh, which beer should I try'. You can sample the lot, and they have some wicked local beers.

  • 5/5 Lizzy A. 1 year ago on Google • 106 reviews
    Absolutely brilliant bar! My boyfriend went three years ago and wanted to show me it. Had a fantastic evening, the atmosphere is brilliant the staff are lovely! They even have a little dog!

  • 5/5 Lean 7 months ago on Google • 40 reviews
    Rock-rococo fashion, very cool place and staff.

  • 5/5 Steven R. 5 months ago on Google • 20 reviews
    Empty when we entered (2pm) staff very friendly and lots of local draft beer. Stopped on the way to our coach home so only stayed for 1 drink. Will definitely return if I go back to Amsterdam

  • 5/5 Denis W. 2 years ago on Google
    Super nice people and good mood :)

  • 5/5 Priscilla 6 months ago on Google
    Came her for the first time after looking for a nice bar in Amsterdam. The staff here is very friendly and made us feel at home!

  • 5/5 Andrew K. 1 year ago on Google
    Had an extraordinary afternoon at cafe Pollux. Such a cozy and welcoming place with a great staff and clientele! The owner was hilarious and the others in the bar made us feel like we were locals! Can’t recommend enough as we’ve been traveling for a couple of months and really needed some tlc…oh and can’t forget that the beer was great as well :-)!!

  • 5/5 Nas n. 1 year ago on Google
    Best drinks excellent service 👍👍👍 Percey assembled the best drinks thanks buddy

  • 4/5 Soumya 1 year ago on Google
    Nice lively place. Was a bit quiet initially but grew on us as it got darker outside 🎊. Super friendly and nice staff. Beautiful and unique interior. Super cozy. No food available late night.

  • 5/5 Willy S. 1 year ago on Google
    Best pub we visited in Amsterdam. Great staff, great music, great dancing and such a friendly crowd. Made to feel so welcome and got to know such nice people.

  • 5/5 Cannon S. 1 year ago on Google
    Exceptional drinks and amazing ladies that work behind the bar. Burger is fantastic and a steal at 6$ - sit outside for a great view of the canals. Will definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Alexandre R. 2 years ago on Google
    A perfect place to drink lightly in typical pub with nice people.

  • 5/5 Jamie E. 2 years ago on Google
    Great bar, great vibes, friendly staff, free chips! What more could you want.

  • 5/5 Axel L. 6 years ago on Google
    Very cozy place. Friendly staff. We had a wonderful Dutch apple pie and fresh orange juice. Amazing both. Affordable prices. Nice to have a drink or hang out.

  • 5/5 vvnrs 2 years ago on Google
    The best place to drink a good beer with friends. Perfect service 💗

  • 5/5 judith l. 2 years ago on Google
    Your friendly neighborhood bar. Drink. Chat and be rowdy

  • 5/5 megan g. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely great time! Phenomenal hands down

  • 5/5 S M O K Y ! ! !. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly bartenders, nice vibe...

  • 5/5 Number S. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    They have the best new local beer in Amsterdam. It's a self-made IPA that is fresh and makes you 😊 hoppy.


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Amenities


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

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