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Bar Bukowski. Hipster eastside ode to the thirsty writer. Oosterpark 10 / East / T: 3, 7 Beukenweg / 020 370 1685 / all day daily / barbukowski.nl

Finch. Plain Jane nabe bar always buzzing with the in-crowd. Noordermarkt 5 / Jordaan / T: 3 N. Willemsstraat / 020 626 2461 / daily

Louis. Industrial touches in a cosy, woody canalside haven. Singel 43 / Canal Ring / T: 1, 2, 4, 9, 13 Nieuwezijds Kolk / 020 752 6328 / all day daily

Ludwig. Über hipster for expert blends early, dancey later. Reguliersdwarsstraat 37 / Centre / T: 1, 2, 5 Koningsplein / 020 625 3661 / 6pm-1am Wed-thu & Sun, till 3am w/ends / barludwig.com

#23. Unsigned, day to night lunchkin and hipster sipster. Wolvenstraat 23 / 9 Streets / T: 1, 2, 5 Spui / 020 320 0843 / daily

The Butcher. Slick burger joint concealing a bar – shh. Albert Cuypstraat 129 / Pijp / T: 16, 24 Albert Cuypstraat / daily / 020 470 7875 / email info@the-butcher.com for bookings (password required for entrance) / the-butcher.com