Where to eat

Cafe Sonneveld

ON A quiet corner overlooking egelantiersgracht canal, this restaurant is at the former home of Wim sonneveld, a famous Dutch cabaret artist and singer. Pictures of him grinning and generally making merry adorn the walls, as do trombones and accordions. Order stamppot, mash with vegetables and either sausage or meatballs (£11.50). cafesonneveld.nl

Cafe de Nieuwe Lelie

ArOUND the corner from sonneveld, in the Jordaan neighbourhood, this is a small pub favoured by locals. It has a plain, wooden interior and offers simple fare, including ham and cheese toasties (£ 3.30) vegetable spring rolls (£4.60 for eight), spicy chicken panini (£5.30) and its famous apple pie (£3.40). A large beer or a glass of wine is £4.50. cafedenieuwelelie.nl

Albert Cuypmarkt

JUsT to the south of the centre, this is where Amsterdammers go for fresh meat, fish, veg and fantastic smoky gouda cheeses. snacks include delicious hete

kip (hot chicken) sandwiches for £3.10, or spinach and feta wraps for £ 3.60. homemade soups at De Groentemeesters, an inviting sidestreet bistro, are £5.30.

Address: Albert Cuypstraat, 1073

P.King

IF yOU’re strolling back from the museum Quarter after a blast of art and culture, this cosy little bistro/pub by herengracht canal makes a good stop-off. Based on the site of a former Chinese restaurant, here you can expect tasty mackerel sandwiches (£8.50), soups (£5.30), burgers (£12) and ‘happy chicken’, grilled chicken with avocado and rocket (£8.50). pking.nl

FEBO

OK, this may not be for everyone, but it is very cheap: a super-fast-food chain with vending machines and a counter service, offering burgers for £2.40 and veal and chicken croquettes for £1.80. eat and go — quickly. febo.nl