The Badcuyp Center for Music is a small and welcoming local venue in the heart of De Pijp. You’ll find an eclectic mix of music lovers here; from local residents of the trendy De Pijp to enthusiasts from the rest of Amsterdam and further a field.
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A bit further from the centre of the city you find the Blaffende Vis (‘Barking Fish’, named after an ugly Japanese fish the former owner had for dinner once) in people’s neighbourhood ‘Jordaan’. It has an open kitchen and they serve lunch and dinner (4 different meals each day).
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Tucked away behind Leidseplein amidst the tourist trap food establishments is Bourbon Street and the name says it all: New Orleans revisited, with blues and soulful jazz aplenty. Bourbon Street serves up jam sessions with live bands and performers on most nights. Musicians are welcome as are the crowds. It’s open late and stays open allowing you to while away long nights as things really get swinging.
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