One of two wooden houses left in the city, pouring since 1519. Sailors once paid their tabs in monkeys, hence the name and hence the expression. Start with a beer and a history lesson.
est. 1519 · from noon · verified Jul 2026
2 · The Detour Wynand Fockink
A 1679 tasting room in an alley behind the Dam. The genever comes filled to the meniscus: bow to the glass for the first sip, hands behind your back. Tradition is binding precedent.
est. 1679 · afternoon · verified Jul 2026
3 · The Anchor Café Luxembourg
A grand café on the Spui with croquettes worth a confession and a reading table worth an afternoon. Eat properly here. The Jordaan's little glasses await.
the Spui institution · dinner · verified Jul 2026
4 · The Wildcard Café Hoppe
Standing room since 1670, sand still on the floor some nights. The crowd spills onto the Spui at six like a verdict being read. Join the appeal.
est. 1670 · evening · verified Jul 2026
5 · The Last Call Café 't Smalle
A former genever distillery on the prettiest corner of the Jordaan. If a seat opens on the canal barge deck, it is legally yours. Last little glass, then over the bridges to bed.
est. 1786 · last orders · verified Jul 2026
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