Brown café or bar

Have you ever wondered why the Dutch word ‘gezelligheid’ (cosy) is so popular in Holland and have you ever wondered what it really means, Then you must visit an authentic Dutch Pub called the ‘brown café’. It is pretty obvious why these charming café-style pubs are brown: nicotine. The decor includes wooden tables with carpets (on them!) with the interior a little faded and a friendly barmaid who has been there since it opened.

Once you arrive in Holland by an Amsterdam ferry you will be able to find the best brown cafe's roundabout central station, in the Jordaan district and along the Utrechtsestraat. The other popular areas are Rambrandtplein and Leidseplein.