McNick and I got to ’t Arendsnest after a long (and wet) walk around the canals. The bar is fairly large and elongated with a nice rustic atmosphere and breweriana covering all four walls. The place was empty when we got there at opening but you could tell things would quickly get more cheerful with a few more people. The barman was very stoic and let us take our time with the impressive beer list. Everything you’ll find is from Dutch breweries, including the full lineups of some high raters like ’t IJ, La Trappe or Scheldebrouwerij. Some interesting vintages were available at a good price as well as snack food (I recommend the trappist cheese). The lights are dim which makes it difficult to judge the color of beers. I also found the barman a bit timid but I would give the place another chance anytime, at least for the selection.

I enjoyed this place and the Dutch should be more proud of thier beer. The staff was nice and I would defintely go back.

I rate the selection a ten owing to the fact that Pater has set out his aims and achieved them. A warm welcome is practically ensured from well informed staff. Never tried food, was too interested in the beer. They also have a fine selection of Dutch jenever and a few single malts, one of the barmen being an expert in whisky.

So I went to this place with jerohen, because i was interested in this ’dead’ place. And i have to say: it’s not really crowdy. It looks fantastic, the staff knows what they are talking about. The beer selection is superb, and definitely essential for non-dutch ratebeerians. But, it just didn’t do it for me.

This is the one! The best beer bar in Amsterdam, and one of my favourites in the world! Dutch beers only, including around 12 on tap - that suits me for a start. Lots of bottles too. Plus you’re off the tourist track, and can relax in the homely, beautifully presented bar, on a lovely canalside street. 5ish mins from centraal station - this is unmissable.

I like the concept of only national beers.

This is place to visit for Dutch beers. They just had 5th anniversary when I visited there. Lots of rare stuff.

Yes, they do have a knowledgeable staff. And they do have a great number of beers, you can even order vintages for some beers. But only serving Dutch beers excludes a lot of great beers i like drink once and awhile. But that’s not the biggest flaw of this pub: that’s the atmosphere. Everytime i come to drink a beer, the place is dead (even on a saturday night). Still, they seem to have nice tasting sessions once and awhile.

A really fun place to enjoy beer in Amsterdam. Nice beer list.

Excellent beerlist to try beers that are unavailable anywhere. Friendly and knowledgable staff, ambiance is a bit off, it looks a bit poshy. Otherwise nice place to grab a couple of beers.