‘Located next to ‘De Wallen (Red Light District). The square is surrounded by historic buildings, over 20 cafés, restaurants and coffeeshops’
About
Nieuwmarkt is a square in the old centre of Amsterdam. The surrounding area is known as the Nieuwmarktbuurt (Nieuwmarkt district). It is located next to the De Wallen (Red Light District). In the middle of the square is a building ‘De Waag’, which used to be the building where you would enter the city, and pay your taxes.
The area is also known for Chinatown. This area was formed since the Nieuwmarktbuurt, especially on Zeedijk, has many Chinese residents, restaurants and businesses.
Sights
- Chinatown
- Het Trippenhuis
- Coffeeshops
- De Waag
- Farmers Market
- ‘t Tuinfeest
- Cafe Cuba (Latin Bar)
- Cafe Fonteyn
- Temple Bar Irish pub
Farmers Market
There is a daily market on the square, as well as an organic food market on Saturdays and a market for antiques and books on Sundays during the summer months.
To Do
Restaurants
New King | Asian Chinese | Nieuwmarkt
| Average price: ** | The perfect place for a business lunch, family dinner or a quick bite | Authentic Chinse Would you like to experience what the dishes of the Far East taste like? New King Amsterdam prepares dishes in the traditional…
O-Cha Thai Restaurant | Thai | Nieuwmarkt
| Average price: ** | no. 1 Thai Restaurant of Amsterdam | Small tables, quite close to each other creating a vibrant atmosphere O-Cha is situated in a side alley of the Nieuwmarkt and is often referred to as the no. 1 Thai…
The Lobby | International | Nieuwmarkt
| Average price: **** | Famous for its atmosphere, cuisine and service | Dining, drinking or just catching the news with a coffee Hidden down a charming backstreet close to Dam square, you’ll find The Lobby. The Lobby Nesplein is famous for its…
Café Bern | Dutch | Nieuwmarkt
| Average price: ** | A pub with a good cuisine and a place to meet for a good conversation | What you see is what you get A pub with a good cuisine and a place to meet for a good conversation,…
NamKee | Chinese | Nieuwmarkt
| Average price: ** | Lunch & Dinner | ‘The Oysters of Nam Kee’ In 1992, the second restaurant of Nam Kee opened at the Geldersekade, opposite of the Waag on the Nieuwmarkt. From the start, Nam Kee Nieuwmarkt has been equipped with big…
Mata Hari | Mediterranean-Persian | Nieuwmarkt
| Average price: *** | Order a cup of coffee along the canal, drink a beer with your friends, celebrate the night | Named after the exotic dancer and double spy from the Netherlands Mata Hari is named after the exotic dancer and…
Bridges | European | Nieuwmarkt
| Average price: ***** | Michelin-star restaurant | Unique feature ‘The Chef’s Table’ Michelin-star restaurant Bridges focuses mainly on fish, with a surprising à la carte and Chef’s menu. A unique feature of Bridges is the Chef’s Table. You literally sit in the…
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