A 1642 corner cafe where the Prinsengracht meets the Brouwersgracht, with Delft-tiled bar, creaky floorboards and a pot stove; the name recalls a basement tunnel said to lead to a secret Catholic church. Cityguys calls ending a Jordaan afternoon here with a vaasje and the house appeltaart 'compulsory'.
- Address
- Prinsengracht 2, 1015 DV Amsterdam
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 10:00-01:00; Fri-Sat 10:00-03:00; Sun 12:00-01:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 1 h
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- €€
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Order the appeltaart with whipped cream or bitterballen with a vaasje (small glass of draught beer).
- After the Saturday Noordermarkt it fills fast; take a stool at the bar or upstairs.
- Look for the tunnel entrance at the top of the basement stairs.