Bona Ventura

Grachtengordel / Koningsplein · Amsterdam

Frens Haringhandel

Street foodLocals' pick

A proper fish-cart for raw Hollandse Nieuwe herring with onions and pickles, the snack Amsterdammers eat standing up at the canal.

Address
Singel 468, by the Flower Market, 1017 AW Amsterdam
Hours
Mon and Sun 12:00-18:00, Tue-Sat 11:00-18:00 (2026)
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 15 min
Price
Herring about EUR 3.50-5 per piece (2026)
Price level
€

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Order 'een haring met uitjes' (with onions) or a broodje haring (in a bun).
  • Stalls often close earlier than posted; go before late afternoon.

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