Café Brandon in Grachtengordel-West

Cool venue, great people, the DJs were top-notch. We had an amazing party there... The pulpit as a DJ booth is simply legendary. We'll be back.

Visited Amsterdam 3 weeks ago on holiday. Found Cafe Brandon by chance. So glad I did. Great atmosphere, feeling of real history in the walls and at the bar. Friendly cheerful barman. Enjoyed my Hartog Jan beer and Ketel 1. Would love to visit again. Proost.

One of the nicest brown bars in Amsterdam!🍺

Very nice old-fashioned cafe on the canal to enjoy a nice draft beer It has existed since 1926 and is one of the oldest cafes in Amsterdam

Unexpectedly, the cleanest toilet in all of Amsterdam (12:15 pm)! One of the oldest bars in Amsterdam with original furnishings 😎

Great atmosphere and great beer. Visited back in 23' and still vowe to come back one day. Cheers!

Great music and beer!!! They have a wall dedicated to the Ajax.

This bar is full of rude, hateful people these days. I miss the old crowd and the old bartenders. There is only one person left from the old crew. The DJ was mediocre. I miss the old Brandon.

What once made this pub/bar one of the greatest in Amsterdam is now gone. New horrible bartenders, rude customers. The once glory of friendliness and beautiful vibes of this place are just gone….

Went there for a drink, had a super fun evening!!

Unique cafe, good staff, nice music

Lovely spot. Wonderful drinks and appetizers.

peter was an incredible host!!!

Typical old Dutch bar. Good selection of beers

Personally, I think this is a real gem. A quiet cafe with a super relaxed atmosphere between the bustling Jordaan and the city center. There's room for another 10 tables, but luckily they didn't... Cruyff, Hazes, and Bea on the wall... I think... that nothing has been dusted, painted, and/or renovated since the early 80s. Just perfect this way! 😊. I wouldn't have lunch here (if it's even possible). Just a cozy, traditional little cafe!

Lovely relaxed atmosphere for café lovers, with plenty of history on the walls. Don't ask for yogurt shakes and coffee.

Great bar with an amazing, authentic atmosphere. The playlist is perfect, the owner is friendly and a local—you can tell, and it's a pleasure. An ideal spot for a drink, especially a local beer. Highly recommended.

We found it by surprise and I will be back!! Super nice super big and full of mysterious stuffed animals lol

Unusual for a drink, I recommend it :)

Classic Dutch bar, must visiting you are in Amsterdam

An €8 pint in a friendly, rustic atmosphere. Highly recommended.

A fabulous find. Warm welcoming funky brown bar on a beautiful canal bridge.

A traditional pub where people dance on Fridays and Saturdays in a fantastic Amsterdam atmosphere. Unique!

Lovely eccentric bar with a good drinks selection and fun decor. The service was quick and attentive.

I worked behind the bar on Thursdays for 13 years!

A bar you absolutely must discover – the vintage decor is worth the detour!

We wanted to relax at a cafe with the kids after a long day. Then we wanted to order, but no Fristi, no chocolate milk, and no kid-friendly drinks. And the worst part was the bartender. He was clearly under the influence and got very angry when we asked for kid-friendly drinks. If you're looking for a quiet cafe with the kids, this is not it.

Bad place. We walked in, and at first glance, the bartender seemed cheerful. After a while, however, the bartender was several glasses deep, got irritated when we tried to order bitterballen (bitterballen), and claimed we were supposedly in his best spot, and we were thrown out. The music was also way too loud, and the bitterballen were brought from a different spot. So, it's best to skip this one.

The bartender, under the influence of alcohol and other substances, had to wait fifteen minutes at the bar to order. Then he got angry because we wanted to order bitterballen and he didn't have any, and started yelling at us.

Your Bud delivery drivers are blocking the entire canal with aplomb. Arrange for them to park that truck on the bridge. An extra 10 meters, but then no traffic jam of oversteering cars.

Chill place to have a Beer or glass of wine in Amsterdam.

Very quaint and not too crowded, 👍

Abrasive bartender was unhelpful when choosing an unknown beer and could barely be bothered looking up from his 'reading'. He didn't pour us what we'd ordered, and grunted an obligatory 'you're welcome'. Won't be back, even for the right beer.

Not sure what to make of it other than a shake down. Bartender was hyped and friendly. My husband went out side to smoke and the bartender followed.. two people walked up to talk in Dutch. The bartender ran inside, locked the front door and went to lock se side door where my husband was as walking in. The bartender laughed it off but was VERY disgruntled when we stood up and agreed to leave- when he retuned inside. Idk maybe the bartender said they were closed, or maybe he was just locking my foreigner husband out to get jumped. Don’t recommend.

I came here because I’d heard the atmosphere was great and the beer was worth trying. And yes, the place does look nice. But here’s the catch: before you’re even allowed to order, you’re apparently expected to stand there and “politely” ignore the fact that you might urgently need the restroom. I was told I couldn’t use the facilities until after I chose and ordered a drink. So there I was, with a full bladder, being asked to carefully study the beer list and make a thoughtful decision, as if that’s easy under such conditions. Not exactly the kind of hospitality you hope for when you walk into a bar. To sum it up: good vibes, tasty drinks (from what I hear)… but customer service that seems to say, “hold it, or else.” One star for that kind of welcome.

Bad place, boring atmosphere. If you want to have a few beers with your cousins, I'd skip this place.

Cozy place with good beer, staff very attentive. Definitely recommended!

We're having a mighty beer or soup in the West, my mates. Big hitzz through the speakers Greetings from Jirsum

Only downside is that Berend doesn't work there anymore. But still 5 stars.

A peculiar bar in the center, old and beautiful, with beer, beer, and beer, and music, recommended.

Nice authentic pub a bit expensive

Good beer, more or less service.

One of the oldest bars in Amsterdam

Nice stop over for a beer and a chat

Good atmosphere to end the evening! The music is great, and the attendance is very relaxed!

Outside it smells of rancid stale beer. They don’t look after this place. Horrible.

Después de caminar por la ciudad, inicialmente intentamos una mesa en otro bar cercano, pero nos dijeron que estaba demasiado ocupado, ¡y gracias a Dios! Luego entramos en el café Brandon y ¡guau! ¡Fue como volver cientos de años atrás! El hombre del bar realmente servicial explicó la historia del lugar, cómo nada había cambiado demasiado desde el siglo 1600 y simplemente nos dejó boquiabiertos! ¡Vale la pena visitarlo!

Zeer oude kroeg in het centrum van Amsterdam, veel is authentiek en versleten, maar een sfeertje! Geweldig en daarnaast ook kei gezellig. Verwacht geen luxe.

A great place to have a beer while passing by

When Erik works you are at home.

One of the best Brown Bars in Amsterdam.

Café Brandon ofrece un verdadero sabor del encanto local con su ambiente acogedor y un servicio amable. El ambiente captura la esencia de la tradición. Una visita obligada para cualquiera que busque una experiencia auténtica!

Best place to get drunk, dance and mingle

This place smells and has a terrible beer and wine selection. But it’s weird and wood paneled and plays good music and I like it.

Cafe Brandon is a great spot for drinks with a lively vibe and a friendly crowd. The atmosphere is warm, with music setting the perfect tone for a relaxed evening. They serve a good selection of alcoholic beverages, and the staff are attentive. However, it tends to get very crowded, especially on weekends, which can make it a bit hard to get in. If you don’t mind the buzz, it’s a fantastic place to unwind with friends and enjoy the energy of the place.

Bar y salón sucios, olores de perros, o algo desagradable, bar femenino desagradable tierno, sin carácter, simplemente decrépito. , no podía esperar a salir por el olor.

Typical place, period decor, very pleasant atmosphere. Not to be missed!

Great place for a beer at sunset.

I hope this place survives another few decades. “That’s gentrification, mate. Deal wiv it” i hear you say. But get down here before the money kills the vibe. Cafe Brandon rocks - and the pizza spot next door is excellent too.

What a very nice old Amsterdam cafe this is 🤩🤩 And around the corner!! I go here more often 💖💖

Very cool concept, loved the vibe. Came in for a beer to enjoy the summer in Amsterdam. Playlist is wild, mix of rock and roll to techno but you’ll enjoy it. 😉

Great tent. Very helpful. Thank you Sjoerd.

Not a nice bartender. Very sour and not customer friendly

The best bar in Amsterdam. I highly recommend everyone to visit this wonderful place

The obvious example that simple can be a lot of fun. Quite a small cafe with very nice staff who really know how to throw a party. Had a very nice time in this cafe.

Still more of a fan of brandoff

One of the oldest cafés in Amsterdam dating back to the 1600s for this perfect and very pleasant setting! The service is fine, normal and the food was not rated because I didn't eat

Quaint little bar, nice people, operators as well as guests, very cozy and relaxed. Would stop by here again for a beer at any time!

Free entrance en great DJ during the weekend.

Super fun café. Old local Amsterdam café. As in many Amsterdam cafés there is a mixture of generations going there who all intermingel with one another. This is a foreign concept to most cultures. I did not eat there.

If I lived in Amsterdam I would be a regular. Love the old school spit and sawdust vibes, shabby chic decor and location. Nice selection if beers (not huge, just enough). Friendly staff and obviously liked by the Dutch. Will definitely return someday.

We loved the vibe. Great service, great beer and they even had delish sparking wine 🤩

Small and fine. Super quick in the wood oven

Amazing bar, big thanks to the bartender Valentin for the great service!

As soon as we arrived at this bar (on a Sunday), the barman immediately put us at ease, I recommend a good beer, I drank 4 of them, super atmosphere and the friendliness of the staff who work there as I could also go and get a pizza next door and eat in that same bar, I recommend going there for a drink!!

Perhaps my favourite bar in Amsterdam. Small and cosy with a delightful atmosphere and decor.

Great service, good beer. Lovely warm spot with comfy chairs.

The place is not for eating, mostly for drinking, very cozy and authentic, however super crowed after 00:00, you can barely move.

A corner full of magic with this place, with an especially pleasant and beautiful environment, makes it super attractive to have a drink or beer and share with your partner or friends, I love it

Well, what can I say... wonderful, happy with these kinds of places on Friday evenings!

Great bar. Served a great pint and hin and tonic. Good atmosphere in the place. Didn't have food so can't comment on that

Fantastic little pub in the heart of Amsterdam...been open since 1622

Last tuesday there was a squatters information night, lots of activists there and i got very useful information on how to squat empty spaces in the centre and they provided free vegan meals for homeless people. Definitely go here if you want to meet activist people, there was also a pro palestine protest organized here. Lots of locals too, not like other places in the neighboorhood, we stan a punk atmosphere ACAB💓💓

Beer was good. Bartender/Owner not so good!

Very very cool little bar with great Belgian beers

Great pub, especially during weekdays a great option if you like traditional bars without music

Goeie plek om naar toe te gaan als je niet teveel wilt drinken want bestellen is echt onmogelijk op een vrijdag of zaterdag avond....

We had quite a misunderstanding at the bar. Luckily the bouncer helped us out and found the owner of the bar who was quick to apologize in a very honest and humbe manner. Faith in humanity restored. Drinks were good. While the ambience is quite cozy, the decoration is quite creepy.

Traditional bar with nice classic, intentionally vintage/run-down vibe and decor, and mixed crowd of visiting tourists and local (Dutch and expat) regulars. Some of the furniture is genuinely at the end of its life, though – I had to change seats after a while as the bottom of my seat had all but completely fallen through, as well as being wet through. Standard draught beer selection at reasonable prices. Service could be much friendlier, though – I found the bartender (who's possibly also the owner?) to be more than just the typically charming 'Amsterdam' level of rough-around-the-edges, and actually (beyond) borderline rude. (At first I thought he was joking with the off-hand remark he made while I was paying for a round, but it soon became clear he wasn't). I won't hurry back as a result, which is a shame as it's otherwise a nice no-frills spot in a conveniently central location.

Leuk om een feestje te bouwen, wel iets te druk

It was amazing, we spent here an afternoon, the waiter is so cool and nice, and the beers are really cheap! Super recommended!

We love Cafe Brandon. The floors are crooked, the carpet is dirty, there's cobwebs in the corner, the beers are cold, the service is friendly and the people watching out of the huge windows is top-notch. We are expats and we bring all of our visitors here. If you're looking for a Dutch dive-bar with soul, this is your place.

Gezellig en sfeervol cafe met een gevarieerd publiek. En als de DJ's er zijn, gaat het dak eraf. Altijd leuk om in De Brandon te zijn.

Classic local bar. A bit abrasive bar tender but gave the authentic Dutch experience . Good beer on tap. Very limited seating space but an awesome vibe standing outside

Great place with excellent music to dance. Unfortunately is hot inside. You can't stay a while. Should have like an open wondow at least.

Décor très atypique. Tout est vieux, usé et kitsch. On a bien aimé l'ambiance. Le service était correct mais sans plus. Je pense que c'est plutôt un bar pour habitués que pour touristes.

This was our last stop of the evening and it was worthwhile, having both a good street scene as well as an interesting interior to keep you occupied!

The classic old Dutch bar that dates back centuries- this one is definitely on the wild and naughty side especially from Thursday to Sunday

We just passed by this bar on a night out and got pulled in by the atmosphere. A beautiful mix of locals and tourists was standing outside of the cafe (which is much more a bar than cafe) at the corner and the canal’s edges. Indoors it can be rather cramped on a Friday night but that didn’t stop people from dancing and having a good time! Next time in Amsterdam, we’ll pay another visit to Café Brandon for sure.

Lovely old bar with great prices and more character than you can shake a herring at. Spent a couple of hours there and everyone I met was lovely. Don't bother going if you intend to keep to yourself.