Although the building supposedly dates back to 1585, the bar opened in 1631 making it one of Amsterdam’s oldest. The views have changed, but in all likelihood the interior hasn’t experienced much tampering over the centuries and that’s the way that the middle-aged to elderly patrons like it. Wooden jenever barrels are lined up behind the bar and the wooden table in the back room is covered with a carpet in keeping with Holland’s oddball interior design traditions. A few interesting draught beers are available in addition to local spirits and you can puff away on a cigar or a cigarette with the rest of the old salts here.
