Well, with 18 draft beers and 200 bottled beers what's not to like. The pub has a 'proper pub' charm, with olde barrels and beer signs decorating the walls. The staff are very attentive and know their stock, prices vary, for some beers it's about the quality not the quantity. They do serve snacks although we didn't sample them.Being a female I noted the toilets were spotless, always a good sign of a well looked after establishment.
One of the best drinking establishments I have been to. Huge selection of ales with a great barman. Relaxing atmosphere and somewhere you just keep revisiting. Search it out - you will not be disappointed
Recent reviewers have not been searching this place out and despite not having "big named beers" (presumably Heineken, Amstel etc which are "easy drinking") & still enjoyed the place. The staff are very welcoming and happy to help: just ask them :)
We've been going to this superb beer emporium on and off for years, every time we visit this wonderful city, we always pay this bar a visit. We were here recently, 16th February 2015, and had to go in ,just to have a few nice beer's, before we caught our flight back to Liverpool. Went in as the pub opened,we were warmly greeted by the barman, who gave us a beer menu,explaining the different beer's and beer style's. This man's knowledge on beer was just awesome, informative but not condescending. We explained we were catching out flight in 3 hours, so something light was our preferred taste, as we wanted nothing to strong. We opted for BRAND BEER,i know it's not too exciting a beer, but the strength and freshness of the beer was perfect.This is a truely great beer bar,18 tap's,250+ bottle's from all points of the world,strong selection from theUNITED KINGDOM & GERMANY. Decor is superb,there is even a mirror presented by C.A.M.R.A.to this great beer pub. Easy to locate,jump tram's, 1.2.5.13 or 17.to NIEUWEZIJDS KOLK.OR JUMP THE BUS.170.172.174.272.352.354.358.to the same stop.You walk down street,NIEUWEZIJDS KOLK and onto KOLKSTEEG,were you will find this great pub.OOpening hour's are; Monday to Thursday, midday till 1am.Friday & Saturday, midday till 2am. Sunday, CLOSED. Great pub,wish we had went on our first day in Amsterdam and not our last day.
Took a few ups and downs of the shopping street between Dam square and Central station to find this place, but once found, the fun started! This is a real old fashioned pub, serving over 200 bottled beers and plenty on tap, it's heaven. No music, no idiots, just people enjoying great beer. The bar staff are extremely helpful and polite, can't recommend this place more. I'll be back!
We visited the In de Wildman twice during our stay to enjoy the beers and generous cheese plates. If you are thinking of going to the Grasshopper, this is a better experience.
There is no bar like it. All ages go and mingle together. The bar staff know all about the beers they sell - and what a choice of beers. Too many to mention. They change regularly and there is definitely a beer for anyone. The street outside is incredible. Always fascinating people passing. This bar is a real must if you are in Amsterdam.
Visited this place in Amsterdam when I was there, interesting looking place outside and in, there wasn't any of the big name beers, just a selection of real ales which are nice if you like that sort of thing, have to say it is an acquired taste, and I done plenty of tasting! Nice place, nice staff, nice beer!! Thank you :)
As the reviews say, this is a brilliant pub. Happened upon it by chance not design. Wonderful atmosphere and feel and look. Nothing mod or fake. Splendid selection of beers. Hugely friendly and helpful staff, very knowledgeable about their drinks. A 5 star experience.
With so many beers to choose from we thought we'd be intimidated but our barman for the afternoon was such a great host that we easily managed to try some of the best that Belgium, Holland and France have to offer in terms of beers and lambics.Some are great value, some are wildly expensive but if you love beer (and we do), it's worth splashing out on something special. You're on holiday, after all.