Amsterdam Bar Find: Hannekes Boom

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On a sunny day this is the place to go and hang out with all those sun-loving Dutchies. Boats moor up to Hannekes Boom to enjoy a drink and the vibe, it’s sunny and everyone’s happy 🙂 Best bit: You can end up spending the entire day there drinking and laughing with friends. http://www.hannekesboom.nl/ Dijksgracht […]

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Amsterdam Restaurant Find: The Butcher

AMSTERDAM HOTSPOT FIND: THE BUTCHER | meltingbutter.com

This place opened the week we left Amsterdam. There was plenty of buzz going on – everyone was excited to see a new all night gourmet burger joint open with a secret invite only cocktail bar behind a nondescript door. I wonder how long it’ll stay “invite only” in little ol’ Amsterdam 🙂 Best bit: […]

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Amsterdam Restaurant Find: DiVino Winebar

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1 / 1 ( 1 vote ) An Italian wine bar that I happened to stumble across when it had just opened a few years back – and what a find! The perfect cozy spot for a simple Italian dinner with friends in the wintertime. Best bit: There’s no real menu, the chef makes what […]

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Amsterdam Bar Find: Door 74

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This prohibition style bar makes artisanal cocktails. The bar staff know their drinks and can make anything you want – except sadly, my favourite, an espresso martini. Best bit: It’s across from Duivel, a great hip-hop bar. If that gets too rough for your liking, simply ring the doorbell at number 74 and enter a […]

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Amsterdam Bar Find: Café Brecht

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CAFÉ BRECHT There are few bars in Amsterdam with this much character. Cafe Brecht is two parts Berlin and one part Melbourne with its quirky vintage interior and young bar-loving crowd. Best bit: Make yourself at home in this living room style bar. They’ll even provide you with knitting needles and board games! http://www.cafebrecht.nl/ Weteringschans […]

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Berlin Bar Find: Trust Bar

BERLIN HOTSPOT FIND: TRUST BAR | meltingbutter.com

Enter via an anonymous door on Torstrasse into a stripped down, gritty yet glamorous bar. The cool hedonistic crowd enjoys full bottles of Champagne, Vodka and Trust brand mixers. Best bit: The “trust” concept gets taken 1 step further here ”“ each bathroom cubicle has a sliding door to the next. Trust thy neighbour not […]

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Rio Bar Find: Rio Scenarium

RIO HOTSPOT FIND: RIO SCENARIUM | meltingbutter.com

This famous antique store turns into a great live samba club at night. Enjoy caipirinhas and dancing with a nice mix of locals and travellers. Best bit: The interiors of this old mansion are special – a real treat for the eyes. http://www.rioscenarium.com.br/ R. do Lavrádio, 20 Centro  Rio de Janeiro RJ, 20230-070, Brazil +55 21 […]

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