My wife and I love Amsterdam and we have visited several times. Amsterdam offers fantastic museums, art, architecture, food, people and craft beer. Offering access to beers from throughout the Netherlands, Europe and the rest of the world, Amsterdam is one of the world’s greatest beer cities. And Amsterdam serves as a fantastic launching point for visiting other parts of the Netherlands.

Amsterdam – A vibrant and beautiful city

Did you know there are over 400 breweries in the Netherlands? Traveling around to visit just a portion of them would take quite some time and effort. A better approach is to simply visit Proeflokaal Arendsnest, located in the heart of Amsterdam on Herengracht 90.

Visiting Proeflokaal Arendsnest

This beautiful pub only serves beers from the Netherlands. And with 50 different beers on draft and more than 100 beers on bottle, you can take a tour of Netherlands breweries while sitting on your bar stool.

Take a tour of Netherlands breweries while sitting on your bar stool

The bar has an intimate indoor setting and a few outdoor tables on a terrace next to a canal. An onsite tasting room allows organized beer tastings for groups up to 32 persons. The staff is extremely knowledgeable about beer, very helpful and friendly.

Proeflokaal Arendsnest

Beverage selections also include ciders, whiskies, liquors and over 40 different types of jenevers (Holland gin). Various cheeses, sausages and other snack food items are also available. Try creating your own charcuterie plate for a delicious lunch.

Our own charcuterie plate

Arendsnest means Eagles Nest. Peter van der Arend opened the bar on 12 July 2000. In addition he opened three other successful beer bars in Amsterdam 1) the BeerTemple, 2) ‘Cause Beer Loves Food, and 3) Craft & Draft. You’ll probably want to visit all four locations. Start at Proeflokaal Arendsnest for Dutch beers; then go to the BeerTemple for a large selection of American craft beers; then visit ‘Cause Beer Loves Food’ for a relaxing focus of craft beer and food; and finally end your tour at Craft & Draft to try beers from many countries.

Don’t miss visiting Amsterdam, one of the world’s greatest cities. And once there be certain to visit Proeflokaal Arendsnest – one of my favorite pubs anywhere.