dustybottoms wrote:
Can anyone point out any bars the locals hang out in? We're staying in de wallen but we'll have bicycles. It would be good to chill with the locals. What are some good bars or neighborhoods to hang out in?
Well.....if it's not on the weekend, Cafe Pleinzicht is a good mix of locals and tourists. The new owner, Alex, is a great guy. Oudezijds Voorburgwal 75- across the canal from Oude Kerk. Huge windows to watch the world go by and Alex is always good with a funny story or 3.
Another local place we just found last year is Proeflokaal de Ooievaar. It's at Sint Olofspoort 1 at the beginning of Zeedijk. I know you are thinking 'how can that be local'. It's been 80% locals every time we've been in. Act like a local and be treated like a local. Great staff.