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Several new beers on tap every day might sound too good to be true, but that is what you can expect at The Wateringhole. With a constantly rotating selection, this craft beer café is the best spot in town to make an unexpected discovery, indulge with a hearty dish, or join a conversation with the friendly locals. The Wateringhole is the kind of bar that you wish was your local. Located in the scenic district of De Pijp, it is where a passion for craft beer and quality food meet. With timeless classics and rising stars on the menu, this café is unique in Amsterdam and serves beers that you cannot get elsewhere. The Wateringhole has 30 beers on tap. Once one is finished another beer will be added, resulting in an ever-changing offer and customers that may expect a sur54 | Issue 43 | July 2017
prise with every visit. At least five beers on tap are sourced in Amsterdam or the Netherlands, yet there are no borders when it comes to the selection. A Porter from New Zealand, Oatmeal Stout from Austria, or dry apple cider from Latvia: the menu lists beers from all corners of the world.
With great beer, comes great food. The Wateringhole serves very un-café-like dishes that are always freshly prepared, season-bound and made from local ingredients and products. Think stewed lentils with forest mushrooms, parsley and truffle oil, or rib-eye with mushy peas, buttered carrots and Chioggia beet.
All beers are hand-picked and curated by the owners, who frequently travel across the globe to find new gems. “Last week we were in San Francisco, before that Kiev, London, Germany, you name it,” says manager Thomas Nooij. “A tough job, but someone has to do it.” The team knows its stuff and naturally shares an enormous passion for beer. Frequent training is given to the team to keep their know-how on specialty beers up to date, so they can continue to help customers in the difficult quest for the perfect beverage.
Alongside the beers on tap, The Wateringhole serves up an expansive bottle list of about 40 beers and, for those driving home or not drinking alcohol, there are alcohol-free beers. In for something stronger? There are some excellent local gins on the menu as well as three surprising cocktails. Even as a non-beer aficionado, it will be hard to leave The Wateringhole. Web: www.thewateringhole.nl Facebook: www.facebook.com/ wateringholeamsterdam