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De Balie
Café, Movie Theater, and Restaurant€€€€
Kuip, Amsterdam
"Columbus beer from the tap VERY good!"(2 Tips)
"A cultural center, movie theater, nice food and good service."(11 Tips)
"Relaxed atmosphere, check their event calendar!"(6 Tips)
"Super slow free wifi in the cafe."(8 Tips)
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Benjamin HollwayApril 28, 2017Fantastic lunch in a great central location. Would recommend going here instead of some of the chain options which some would consider "easier". Very friendly service.
Tom SnoijinkNovember 29, 2016Had a presentation during the Amsterdam Dance Event here. Very nice venue and great service! Loved the old movie theater vibes! 🎉
- Great bar/restaurant/cinema/debate centre! Relaxed atmosphere, check their event calendar! Also good for working!
sanne van looFebruary 1, 2016Always check their program, they organize great events. Also a great place to hang out during the day to work and have a nice cup of coffee.- VassilikiDecember 23, 2013Columbus beer from the tap VERY good! Delicious open sandwich (scrabble eggs and mushrooms). Very value for money!
Ferdy van BerkelAugust 23, 2018Informal restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere, located next to a theatre. Good place for an in-between casual lunch or drink, while you are exploring the city.
Vally AzarMarch 21, 2017So getting just a plain warm chocolate milk and relaxing with your laptop in the huge ground-floor cafe is a good way to spend an hour.
Tonia ImperfectMay 23, 2017One of the few not so touristy bar-cafes on Leidseplein. The staff is friendly, it's spacious, good for meetings and large groups .
Vicky MoralesAugust 17, 2014Very cool place to be: nice bar and movie theatre. They have opened wifi even in the lobby and you can charge your phone there as well
VanessaApril 28, 2015Charming coffeehouse and nice place with #freewlan to have lunch. Next to Apple Store.
Jim A.December 14, 2014Great central located somewhat chique literal cafe. Have a coffee and enjoy the folks walking by the big windows.
Kaisa HernbergNovember 30, 2014Stylish place. Very busy at lunchtime on Sunday. The toast with goat's cheese and courgettes was super good.
Café/cinema in the center of touristic amsterdam. But fortunately still few tourists come here! Good selection of beers
Chris PescottOctober 19, 2014If you like lamb and sweet potato pies... go for the lamb and sweet potato pie! It's excellent.
Pauliina ÅdahlDecember 21, 2014One of my favourite restaurants in Amsterdam. For a coffee, for a lunch, for a drink, for an evening in a good company.
Melike SaymanMarch 8, 2020I had a delicious soup, the service was good, prices normal for Amsterdam. Staff was friendly.
ChrisNovember 27, 2017The bites on the back page are not really available before 3:30pm. Sit wherever you want. Lively atmosphere
Linda MertensAugust 25, 2016Nice spot for a drink after you've been to the movies. A casual gem on the very touristy Leidsplein
Seat Pitch Update: The most upper row has more leg space! (@ Small auditorium)
Marina AntonopoulouSeptember 23, 2015Ambiance and friendly staff. They also host cultural events. Worth visiting.
Marcos HernandezSeptember 14, 2014A nice place to chill. a bit overpriced, but at least you won't be surrounded by drunken monkeys.- Teo GeorgoulisAugust 24, 2014A cultural center, movie theater, nice food and good service. All in one place.
Work Your ArtDecember 11, 2011Go see the exhibitions on the cafe walls, have a coffee and feel surrounded by inspiring creatives from Amsterdam
Anthea BairdDecember 4, 2014Fast and friendly service. You don't need to be there for a movie to pop in.
Good coffee, fine atmosphere. Crowded most of the times, but still cosy in a way.
I amsterdamMay 10, 2011Home to surprising, challenging events, De Balie is home to a mix of cultural programmes including film, debates, lectures, photography, theatre and various festivals.
Aurelia dgFebruary 22, 2015Not a very extensive choice of good for lunch, service a bit slow but crowded. Nice atmosphere
Nathan BiermanDecember 27, 2014Did you know De Balie has a small cinema? Ask for it at the front desk.
Kalan SnyderFebruary 1, 2014Solid place but overrated on foursquare. Columbus beer is good but not worth going out of the way for, along with the food
hiernumaalsApril 9, 2010Order the Rendang (spicy Indonesian beef stew). It is actually surprisingly good this place!
C HsiehJune 21, 2010The atmosphere is nice here, e.g. good for a beer, but I'm having the ravioli right now and it is less than impressive.
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De Balie is een podium voor het vrije woord, eigentijdse kunst, debat en cultuur aan het Leidseplein in Amsterdam.
Het café en het restaurant zijn een integraal onderdeel van De Balie en dragen in sterke mate bij aan de laagdrempelige en culturele ontmoetingsplek die De Balie is.
Closed until 9:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 9:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Fri
- 9:00 AM–3:00 AM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–3:00 AM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–1:00 AM
+31 20 553 5151
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Dining Options
Table Service
Parking
Private Lot
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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