Lime is definitely ‘lounge’. Situated on Zeedijk just up from Nieuwmarkt, you might expect to find tasting house, pub or brown cafe in this area, but Lime is definitely a welcome addition and has carved out a loyal fan base of local revelers and hip and trendy visitors.
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De Jaren is a very popular, and well known hang out for Amsterdammers – students, theatre goers, and visitors to the Hotel de l’Europe just along the street. It’s popular with young and old but tends to lean towards the literati and intelligentsia.
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Fonteyn is perhaps the archetypal brown cafe with style. Situated right on Nieuwmarkt, it takes up prime location offering its visitors a great view over the square, De Waag, and the various activities of the locals and visitors.
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