Get a taste of Amsterdam’s art at the city’s museum cafés

Eye Café-Restaurant

Relax with a refreshing drink or enjoy a tasty meal with breathtaking views at the Eye film museum’s bar/restaurant. The ideal place to dine prior to a film screening or exhibition, or to enjoy a drink afterwards.

The menu offers a range of options, from à la carte to simple or elaborate, suitable for any budget. Large windows ensure that you don’t have to miss anything of the passing views, and in summer you can relax on the spacious terrace. Address: IJpromenade 1 (Google Maps), www.eyefilm.nl

Eye Filmmuseum Café/ de leukste museum café’s van Amsterdam

Hortus Café

After visiting the Hortus Botanicus, it is definitely worth exploring the Hortus Café in a monumental orangery. The orangery, originally built in 1875 as a lecture hall, offers a lovely spacious terrace overlooking beautiful plants, especially in fine weather. Please note that the café is only open to visitors to the garden. Address: Plantage Middenlaan 2a (Google Maps), www.dehortus.nl

Hortus Cafe de oranjerie

H’ART Museum Grand Café

H’ART Museum Grand Café is a meeting place where art, culture and hospitality come together. Whether you fancy a delicious cup of coffee with fresh cake, a tasty lunch, drinks or just a cosy place to get together, this museum restaurant on the first floor of the H’ART Museum offers a panoramic view of the courtyard garden and is accessible without a museum entrance ticket. Address: Amstel 51 (Google Maps), www.hartmuseum.nl

Tuin H’art museum met tuin

STRAAT Café

The STRAAT Café welcomes you all day for a snack and a drink. The café is located on the 2nd and 3rd floors and offers a view of the exhibition. STRAAT Café operates the same opening hours as the STRAAT museum. Address: NSDM-Plein 1 (Google Maps), www.straatmuseum.com

Straat Museum Café Amsterdam

Museum Café Joods Museum

At the museum café of the Jewish Museum and National Holocaust Museum, you can taste the most delicious Jewish dishes. Discover the flavours of kosher cuisine and enjoy the tasting table on Sundays, where you can enjoy small Jewish snacks and learn the special stories behind the dishes. Address: Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1 (Google Maps), www.jck.nl