The best game cafes in Amsterdam
Don't worry. While it might be getting colder outside, it's warm and cozy inside. Provided you can handle losing a little. Can't? Then a cup of coffee, a glass of wine, or a piece of cake will surely make up for a lot. These are the best game cafes in Amsterdam.
First, a stroll through the park, then a board game at Café Conrad. This neighborhood café in Oud-West, near Vondelpark, organizes board game nights as well as workshops, book clubs, and other activities. A pleasant atmosphere, a lovely terrace, and a great menu. You don't need anything more.
Café R. de Rosa Opened a few years ago in the Jordaan district, and hopefully, it'll stay there for a long time to come. The place is incredibly hip, in a good way. Oat cappuccinos and orange wine are on the menu, but you can also just order sandwiches with Noorderkaas cheese. The Noordermarkt is just around the corner. With the De Rosa breakfast, you also get unlimited chocolate sprinkles. They regularly host events and pop-ups Organized, sometimes they're all about games. If not, you can always grab a game from the cupboard.
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A little further on lies Café de LaurierboomThis is where boomers and youngsters gather to play chess, kraken (a card game), and other games. Think poker, klaverjassen, toepen, and backgammon. Chess tournaments are regularly organized, welcoming both beginners and experienced players. If you dare to take on "the bear," you can win or lose two euros. Game on.
Board games, plates full of food, and courts full of balls. At Beautiful Boules They have pétanque courts, shuffleboard tables, dart boards, and a well-stocked games cupboard. There are two locations in the city. At Mooie Boules in West, The Lebanese Sajeria provides a good base, while in East, the food is provided by Ron Gastrobar Streetfood. Recommended with friends, colleagues, or for a party. datenight.
Old-fashioned food and old-fashioned games go well together. Games cafe 2 Klaveren The De Clercqstraat bar has been around for over 30 years. While things have certainly changed since then, you can still order Dutch food and snacks like liverwurst, and they still have a good game of spelt. For large groups, they can rent the private space, which can accommodate about 50 people.
Club PUCK on Jan Evertsenstraat boasts one of Amsterdam's largest arcade collections. There are retro games like Pac-Man and PONG, as well as several newer games. Prefer board games? Then it's a good idea to reserve a table in the restaurant for drinks or dinner. When you're done with the games and food, it's time for karaoke in one of the three benchClub Puck has a Karaoke Booth, Karaoke XL Booth and Jungle Karaoke.