Bos en Lommer and De Baarsjes

Venture out to the west of the city, and discover Bos en Lommer & De Baarsjes, two districts that are becoming hipper and more happening faster than you can say “BoLo”. Boasting cool cultural establishments, green open spaces and a young, and multicultural crowd, this increasingly popular slice of Amsterdam is rapidly expanding into one of the city’s most dynamic creative outposts.

Bos en Lommer & De Baarsjes

Highlights

Local hotspots

White Label Coffee

You know you’re guaranteed a good cup of coffee, and the farmers are guaranteed a good price for their beans, at White Label Coffe...

Café Cook

Swing by Café Cook in Amsterdam West for the relaxed atmosphere, tasty food and sunny terrace. Open all day long, the pub serves b...

Selma's

Take a quick culinary trip to Scandinavia while at Selma’s, a bakery and café located in Amsterdam West.

Kevin Bacon Bar

Located in Hotel Not Hotel, this eccentric little bar prides itself on being a little different. It serves Thai food and unusual c...

Bar Spek

Set on the edge of Amsterdam’s newly hip Baarsjes neighbourhood, this café is perfect for lounging with coffee, or happy hour drin...

Bar Baarsch

Super cosy, atmospheric café for lunch and dinner that offers charcoal-grilled fish and meat. Test your grey cells at their pub qu...

Restaurant DS

Restaurant DS is located in the open workshop of De School, the former technical school in Amsterdam West which is now a vibrant c...

Kopjes Cat Café

Following in the paw prints of Tokyo, New York and London, Amsterdam's first cat café opened in April 2015 thanks to a successful ...

De Marktkantine

Housing a theatre, a restaurant, a club and creative workspaces all under one roof, there’s always a lot going on at De Marktkanti...

Ton Ton Club 3

The original concept for TonTon Club was to build the carnival of the future. Introducing TonTon Club 3, an enticing space along t...

H. Burger

This neighbourhood burger joint in Amsterdam's De Baarsjes has an emphasis on quality, organic ingredients. It's the perfect spot ...

Wilde Westen Amsterdam

One of the best foodie hangouts in Bolo, Wilde Westen Amsterdam has a delicious menu of breakfasts, sandwiches, salads and tasty w...

Het Massagehuys

Situated in Amsterdam West, the Massagehuys offers oriental massages in a modern, yet homely Dutch interior design setting. Any pr...

Butcher's Tears

This small, independent (and rather hip) brewery is a relative newbie on the Amsterdam beer trail, having recently set up shop at ...

Terrasmus

Terrasmus nestles among the trees in Erasmuspark in Amsterdam West. Head there for a relaxed breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake, o...

Het Huysraat

Known affectionately by locals as the ‘living room of the west’, this homely concept store sells a stylish selection of homeware f...

De Balkonie

From lush plants to stylish furniture and accessories, this store will provide you with inspiration for creating the Amsterdam bal...

Things I like Things I love

A little heaven-on-earth for lovers of new and vintage clothing, interiors and accessories.

Miscellaneous

Expect exquisite stationery such as notebooks, greeting cards, planners, calendars and pens as well as leather goods, design and b...

Hannah’s

Whether it’s at breakfast, lunch or cocktail hour, Hannah’s is run by those with a learning disability who may otherwise be stuck ...

Van 't Spit

With two locations in Amsterdam, Van ‘t Spit has become a new mainstay for those who find juicy, roasted chicken irresistible. The...

Meneer De Wit Heeft Honger

From Moroccan chef Simo Bouabgha you can expect food bursting with flavour – the sort that Mediterranean mamas would put on the ta...

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