Obviously climb the Dom tower and maybe see if the weather allows for a waterbike (or canoe) ride over the canals! Maybe visit Dick Bruna house (Miffy Museum!) (Ive got other museum recs as well if you want them).
For bookstores go to the one at Janskerkhof (I think its called Bijleveld) or the feminist bookstore Savannah Bay.
If you like churches obviously you should have a look at some of the bigger ones but I also like the St Willibrordkerk.
If you wanna grab drinks /in/ a church you can go to Café Oliver (which used to be a clandestine church).
If you wanna grab pizza, Im a big fan of O'Panuozzo Napoli.
If you wanna grab a sandwich to go (and eat meat) 'Broodje Mario' from Broodje Mario is thé local sandwich (it's just an Italian style sandwich but so tasty and one of the things I miss about being vegetarian) - they only accept cash Im pretty sure.
If the weather is bad and you wanna watch a film, Id recommend going to Slachtstraat, Springhaver or Louis Hartlooper Complex.
Just let me know what kinda things u r into & what neighbourhood you are staying at and I can see if I can think of stuff to do :)
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A small list of some of my fave cafes, bars, shops etc:
OFR bookshop, Season Marais, all the Emmaüs stores, Le Collier de la Reine, Le Progrés, La Perle, L'As du Falafel, laïzé marais, Boulangerie Nicolas Flamel, Silencio, Jah Jah by Le Tricycle, Folderol, Paperboy
Lmk if you want more!
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get the overground around Hackney ! It’s pretty!
most of the museums/galleries have free collections (both Tate modern & Tate Britain, national gallery, V&A as already mentioned — V&A definitely worth a visit) . i also love the museum of the home, the photographer’s gallery, & the ICA (ICA has a cinema and brilliant bookshop also, & it’s v near Trafalgar Square so you can combine classic tourist activity with Something more obscure lol!).
I am a big shopping gworl so i actually love dipping around carnaby street and libertys (which is so beautiful inside!).
depends where youre staying etc and if it stays sunny but honestly the quintessential summer thing to do would be : Sit in a pub with a garden !!!!!
& again - as it’s summer - highly recommend finding a gross little club or gig to go to. if I’m bored I just check resident advisor or dice and see whats coming up.
if you’re comfortable sharing which area you’re staying in then I can send more specific recs hehe
Aug 5, 2024
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Some cool bars to check out are:
- Sound garden (cool bar, not to polished, rock music)
- Brecht (cozy vibes, chaotic living room, amazing German beer)
- Engelse reet (good beer, traditional)
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