Bona Ventura

Nieuwmarkt / Kloveniersburgwal · Amsterdam

Café De Engelbewaarder

Brown caféLocals' pick

A canalside brown cafe near the university with a long dark-wood bar, said to be the first literary cafe in the Netherlands, and Sunday afternoon jazz sessions.

Address
Kloveniersburgwal 59HS, 1011 JZ Amsterdam
Hours
Mon 12:00-24:00; Tue-Thu 12:00-01:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-02:00; Sun 12:00-24:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Afternoon, Evening · About 1 h
Price
Price not verified
Price level
€€
Music
Live music

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Good to know

  • Come on Sunday afternoon for the jazz.
  • In summer the terrace on the Kloveniersburgwal is one of the best canalside spots in the centre.

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