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Biercafe 't Arendsnest

Herengracht 90, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Ranked #5 of 1,931 restaurants in Amsterdam
Cuisines: Dutch
Dining options: After-hours
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Zagreb, Croatia
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3 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

no shortage of beers on tap or on the blackboard. Nice copper fittings. Staff a bit stand-offish _ they talked amongst themselves while I waited. No wifi.

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new york
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

The choice is overwhelming, the beer is delicious, the room drips with atmosphere and history. If you love beer, you must go.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013 via mobile

The dutch beers that were served, a few stouts and the one porter they had, was less than impressive. The staff was skilled and knowledgable and the locale itself was nice.

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Budapest, Hungary
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46 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Cool little place to sit a while away a few hours, enjoying great Dutch beers and ales. A selection of ever-changing 30 micro brews on tap, with another 70 by the bottle. I tried an amazing IPA and then had the "Bloed, Zweet & Tranen" (Blood, Sweat & Tears) Smoked Stout. Wow, tasted like carbonated peat smoke in a glass!... More

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NY suburb
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43 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

There are so many great beers on tap that I could have stayed for weeks. The bartender was great in helping to determine which local brew we should try. Will be back again next time we're in town.

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Toronto, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Only after I visited with a friend who lives in Amsterdam, did I discover that Arendsnest was ranked #1 restaurant in Amsterdam on TripAdvisor (at the time). While there is little food (small selection of munchies), the beer menu is epic. All Dutch breweries on offer, which was surprising at the options. Apparently the Belgians didn't hoard this all to... More

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Spangdahlem, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Great selection of Dutch beer and a relaxed atmosphere. They were very helpful and knowledgeable. It does get busy and crowded, but if you go on a weekday or during the afternoon, you will find a very attentive bar staff. We really enjoyed ourselves!

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We went here on a recommendation from friends. It was smaller than I expected and absolutely PACKED! It was a nice place to get out of the cold/snow and there was a huge range of beers to choose from. I also liked that you could order cider or wine as I'm not a beer drinker myself. Worthwhile visiting.

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Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
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21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

My wife and I enjoyed a couple of pints after dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it. The bar is cozy and intimate with a nice wooden bar with copper accents. They has 30 Dutch beers on tap along with a great bottle selection. The bar staff was very helpful - giving us time to process the available beers and answering questions... More

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Brighton, UK
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

My husband and I spent a few hours (probably a couple too many) and racked up an outstanding bar bill in this amazing beer cafe. They have 30 dutch beers on draft and an amazing selection of bottled beers also. The two bartenders who were on when we visited were amazing - SO helpful and SO knowledgeable and willing to... More

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