PlanetEye

Local Expert: Marianne

Marianne backpacked in Europe long before backpacking had been invented. It was difficult to buy a backpack in those so she used an old one found in the attic. She thumbed her way through the British Isles and learned English at the same time. She...

 

Latest posts from our Amsterdam expert:

May 14, 2008
Food

Old Bell and Rembrandtplein

The Old Bell is a typical eetcafé and English-style pub located at Rembrandtplein. The square is lined with restaurants and pubs, all with outside seating in summer. The square is overlooked by the painter Rembrandt himself, and the twenty-two characters in bronze of his most famous painting de Nachtwacht.

Eetcafés are popular and may serve anything from simple snacks to full three-course meals. The Old Bell's menu is all in English, no Dutch translations. The all time British favourites Fish 'n Chips and meat pies stand next to classic Wiener Schnitzel or typically Dutch croquettes and saté. But it's the beer on draught that draws the crowd; Guinness Stout, Murphy's Red or Hoegarden White. The wide range of bottled beers are also worth a closer look. What about a Kriek, Duvel, Oud Bruin or Beck's.

At night the square comes truly alive. Tourists and locals swarm the area for a taste of the party scene. Bars and clubs are packed with revellers of all genders and preferences.

http://www.oldbell.nl

 

 

Insider's Rating:
Rembrandtplein
Rembrandtplein, Amsterdam, NH, The Netherlands

Invite To PlanetEye

close

 

 

Insider Tip: Invite friends to experience PlanetEye. When they register, they have a chance to win an iPod Touch!

<> (edit)

 

comma-separated email addresses left

 

(Optional)

  characters left

Send Feedback

close

 

 

 

 

 

  characters left