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Café Gijs de Rooy

Bar Pub

👍👍 Nostalgic Dutch cafe with carpets on the table and real Amsterdam Oost (East) people attending. Owner Gijs is the unofficial mayor of the Java street where its located. He tells great stories when he's in the mood for it! They have billiard, darts and often football (the original game and name) game... People often mention good,


Address

Javastraat 1, 1094 GX Amsterdam, Netherlands

Website

www.cafegijsderooy.nl

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (332 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 2 PM to 3 AM
  • Saturday: 2 PM to 3 AM
  • Sunday: 2 PM to 12 AM
  • Monday: 2 PM to 1 AM
  • Tuesday: 2 PM to 1 AM
  • Wednesday: 2 PM to 1 AM
  • Thursday: 2 PM to 1 AM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Peter B. 6 years ago on Google
    Nostalgic Dutch cafe with carpets on the table and real Amsterdam Oost (East) people attending. Owner Gijs is the unofficial mayor of the Java street where its located. He tells great stories when he's in the mood for it! They have billiard, darts and often football (the original game and name) games on the big screens. Yes Americans, you call that soccer... but only you ;). Nice terrace in the summer. Normally not a place to eat but during the winter they often serve typical Dutch 'Stamppotjes' (thats food with mashed patotoes... a must try!) made by Gijs himself! Ask for it on wednesday winterevenings! Forget the trendy bars for a moment. Visit Gijs for the real Dutch deal! Cheers from a guy from the next street.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephen A. 2 years ago on Google
    A a great neighbourhood hangout that is actually authentic! Friendly staff and friendly patrons! Being from the neighbourhood, this is omw of my favourite places.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Trevor H. 6 years ago on Google
    Cozy bar - cold beer - good prices - not touristy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anders W. 2 years ago on Google • 333 reviews
    A really nice local café/bar. Nice location the afternoon sun at the terrass. Good prices and friendly staff. Highly Recommended! You must try the homemade meatballs.

  • 4/5 Nick A. 1 year ago on Google • 314 reviews
    Nice bar, seems to be mainly locals. It has a pool table and darts but we were there on a Friday night and the pool table was covered and being used as a table.

  • 4/5 Anders W. 8 months ago on Google • 176 reviews
    A very good local pub / cafe. Nice terrace just outside. Great location at the corner. The service is fast, good and friendly. Well worth a "pit stop". As good as ever.

  • 5/5 Marcel D. 3 months ago on Google • 95 reviews New
    This is a classic Dutch pub 🍻 with great beer 🍺 and nice, polite service.

  • 5/5 Silvia L. 1 year ago on Google • 32 reviews
    I love to go there. A must to have delicious snack with a good beer. Inside you can play billiards

  • 3/5 Fabio F. 8 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Nice chill out place for a smooth evening in javastraat. Easy price, pool table, dart, slot machines to gamble, and a big screen to watch your team. Of course, there is a nice big terrace for the one who doesn't like tv.

  • 5/5 Seamus G. 6 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Came for some drinks. Handy location and some great beers on tap.

  • 5/5 Martin D. 5 years ago on Google
    Great local bar

  • 5/5 Knetter B. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Friendly owner, gave us some good billiards advice. Managed to score 30 points in 30 turns even though I was stoned.

  • 5/5 Suzanne K. 5 years ago on Google
    Great authentic pub, in popular eastside of Amsterdam.

  • 4/5 Malkav N. 4 years ago on Google
    Cozy place, good beer and nice seating.

  • 5/5 Maksymilian J. 1 year ago on Google
    A real-life Stardew Valley experiance

  • 5/5 hoi i. 3 years ago on Google
    A bit of Amsterdam finest in the east! Carpets on the tables! Formula1 on big screen!

  • 5/5 Karim A. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic! Typical Dutch bruin Café with most people born and raised in Amsterdam.


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Amenities


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

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