De Engelbewaarder

Image from Karianne Bueno

You will find Café De Engelbewaarder somewhat hidden on the first floor of a national monument on the picturesque Kloveniersburgwal.

De Engelbewaarder

Opening hours

Open until 02:00

Monday

12:00 - 0:00

Tuesday

12:00 - 1:00

Wednesday

12:00 - 1:00

Thursday

12:00 - 1:00

Friday

12:00 - 2:00

Saturday

12:00 - 2:00

Sunday

12:00 - 0:00

Location

De Engelbewaarder, Kloveniersburgwal 59, 1011 JZ Amsterdam

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Contact

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The Amsterdam Literary Café

The café, originally called " Het Amsterdamsch Literair Café De Engelbewaarder" (The Guardian Angel), is named after the novel "Memories of a Guardian Angel" by W.F. Hermans. One of the founders in 1971 was Bas Lubberhuizen, known for his publishing house. De Engelbewaarder is the first literary café in the Netherlands.

In this atmospheric café with 18 beers on tap, art lovers, writers, and those interested in culture gather for conversation and conviviality, while enjoying a craft beer and a delicious meal. Sunday afternoons are especially busy because they host live jazz. For a schedule of upcoming jazz sessions at the Engelbewaarder, visit the Jazzengel website.