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Amsterdam  > Wining and dining  > Brown Cafés   Brown Cafés   ADDRESSES OF BROWN CAFES IN AMSTERDAM Hoppe A famous Amsterdam institution, Hoppe consists of two adjoining properties. The part on the right has been a bar since 1670, the interior reflecting its rich history. There is fresh sand on the floor every day, no music is played and there is standing room only. The left part is bigger and offers seating as well as music. Hoppe is a very popular bar with the crowd spilling out onto the sidewalk on summer days. Spui 18-20 Reijnders One of the best bets in the touristic Leidseplein area is this authentic brown bar. It used to be the literary center of the Leidseplein, together with the neighbouring cafe Eylders. Elegant, high-ceilinged interior and waiters clad in traditional black-and-white. The glassed-in front opens during the summer to create a sunny outside terrace. Leidseplein 6 Thijssen Large bar in the Jordaan, frequented by young locals. Though of more recent date then the neighboring bars, it already has managed to acquire a nice 'brown' patina. The large windows provide a nice view of one of the most beautiful parts of the Jordaan. Gets crowded during evenings. Brouwersgracht 107 De Tuin Popular Jordaan bar frequented by young locals. Pretty much your basic brown bar, with a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, in a nice mellow part of the Jordaan. 2e Tuindwarsstraat 13 Twee Prinsen Brown Jordaan bar with a friendly and lively atmosphere. A light interior with large windows and a beautiful mosaic floor. Twee Prinsen is famous for its heated outside terrace, which is perfect for colder nights. Prinsenstraat 27 De Twee Zwaantjes De Twee Zwaantjes (The Two Swans) is one of the better known Jordaan bars. Caters mainly to a local public on weekdays, but during the weekend an enthusiastic crowd sings along to old songs from the Jordaan and an occasional opera piece. The bar has a canalside terrace. Prinsengracht 114 Nol Very popular bar in true over-the-top Jordaan style: red lights, crystal chandeliers, floral wallpaper and of course loud Dutch songs, which the crowd sings along to at the top of their voices. Always crowded, especially during weekends. Popular with both locals and students. Westerstraat 109 ’t Loosje Very old, brown bar with a lot of character on the edge of the Red Light district. The interior features beautiful tile tableaux dating from the beginning of this century. Attracts a mixed public during daytime, but caters mainly to students during the evening. Outside terrace with a good view of the Nieuwmarkt. Nieuwmarkt 32-34  Mail thisTop