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Alto Cafe
Maloe Melo
 Bourbon Street
Meander Cafe
 De Buurvrouw
Mulligans
 
 
Alto Cafe
Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 115 (626 32 49). map
This famous intimate 'brown' bar just off Leidseplein features live (modern) jazz every night. Alto attracts a mixed crowd of locals and tourists, and is easily recognized by the large saxophone on the facade. One of the better jazz spots.
Open 9pm-3am (4am weekends),
admission free.
reviews  [16 reviews, avg 9/10]  
 
 
 
   
Bourbon Street
Leidsekruisstraat 6-8 (623 34 40). map
Blues and jazz club with live music by local talent every night, attracting a mixed crowd of musicians and other nightowls. True to its name, the interior sports lots of references to the roaring twenties.
Open 10pm-4am (5am weekends),
admission €1-€2,50.
reviews  [14 reviews, avg 9/10]
 
 
 
 
De Buurvrouw
St Pieterpoortsteeg 29 (625 96 54). map
Lively music bar in a little dark alley that attracts a young alternative crowd. Regular performances by local bands, a deejay on Saturday night and loud alternative rock all other nights. Can get very crowded. The motto on the wall says it all: 'Aut Bibat Aut Abeat'; Drink or Leave!
Open 8pm-3am (4am weekends), admission free.
reviews  [5 reviews, avg 7/10]
  
 
  
   
Maloe Melo
Lijnbaansgracht 163 (420 45 92). map
MaloeMeloGevel.jpgThis traditional 'brown' blues bar is regarded as Amsterdam's 'Home of the Blues', catering to a crowd of enthusiastic thirty-somethings. Live music all days of the week in the back room, with a mix of renowned players and local talent, and occasional jam sessions.
Open daily 9pm-3am (4am weekends),
admission free-€2.  
  [3 reviews, avg 9/10]
 
  
  
 
Meander Cafe
MeanderGevel.jpgVoetboogstraat 5 (625 84 30).map
Lively three-level bar with daily live soul, blues and funk performances. Home to Saskia Laroo, Michiel Borstlap, and the New Cool Collective among others. Meander attracts young locals, and is a bit of a college hangout.
Open daily 8.30pm-3am (4am weekends),
admission free-€5.
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Mulligans
Amstel 100 (622 13 30). map
A real Irish pub, easily the best of the lot, with folk singers and storytellers most nights. Guinness on tap, friendly atmosphere and Irish soccer on a big screen.
Open Mon-Thu 4pm-1am; Fri,Sat 4pm-2am; Sun 2pm-1am, admission free. 
reviews  [6 reviews, avg 9/10]

  
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
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