Things to Do in Leidseplein, Amsterdam A central square in Amsterdam where Weteringschans, Marnixstraat, and Leidsestraat converge. It's a lively area known for its nightlife and dining options, with the nearby Rijksmuseum just a short walk away.
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Tegen alle stromen in Monument
monument remembering Peter R. de Vries at the Leidseplein in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM
The Bulldog Brand Store Palace Specialty Store
Mon–Thu 9:30 AM – 10 PM
Fri 9:30 AM – 12 AM
Sat 9:30 AM – 12 AM
Sun 9:30 AM – 12 AM Where to eat & drink in Leidseplein
Jazz Café Alto ★ 4.6 · 3.0k Live Music· €10–20
Nightly live acts at this intimate, bohemian-vibe jazz bar hung with photos of iconic musicians.
Mon–Thu 8 PM – 3 AM
Fri 8 PM – 4 AM
Sat 8 PM – 4 AM
Sun 8 PM – 3 AM
The Rookies Coffeeshop ★ 4.6 · 3.2k Café & Bakery
Every day 8:30 AM – 1 AM
Coffeeshop Terps Army 2 ★ 4.6 · 1.6k Café & Bakery
Every day 8 AM – 1 AM
Ganbei Karaoke ★ 4.9 · 341 Bar· €10–20
Mon Closed
Tue–Thu 8 PM – 2 AM
Fri 6 PM – 3 AM
Sat 6 PM – 3 AM
Sun 8 PM – 2 AM
Robo-Bar ★ 4.7 · 5.2k Restaurant· €20-30
Mon–Thu 2 PM – 11 PM
Fri 12 PM – 11 PM
Sat 12 PM – 11 PM
Sun 1 PM – 11 PM
Takumi Umaimon Chicken Ramen Amsterdam Leidseplein ★ 4.6 · 4.0k Ramen· €20–30
Casual Japanese eatery offering a variety of traditional noodle soups & curries, plus fried chicken.
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 10 PM
Fri 12 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat 12 PM – 10:30 PM
Sun 12 PM – 9:30 PM
The Bulldog Palace ★ 4.4 · 7.3k Restaurant· €10–20
Funky coffeeshop & cocktail bar with a large heated patio, housed in a former police station.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 2 AM
Fri 11 AM – 3 AM
Sat 11 AM – 3 AM
Sun 11 AM – 2 AM
Restaurant Antonio’s ★ 4.5 · 3.2k Italian· €20-30
Classic Italian dining in an intimate, glass-fronted venue with sidewalk tables.
Every day 12 PM – 11 PM
Bariloche Steak & Burger - Leidseplein ★ 4.9 · 494 Steakhouse· €20-80
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 12 AM
Fri 12 PM – 1 AM
Sat 12 PM – 1 AM
Sun 12 PM – 12 AM
Wok to Walk Leidsestraat ★ 4.3 · 4.1k Asian· €10–20
Compact counter-serve eatery with made-to-order stir-fries, including vegan & vegetarian options.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 2 AM
Fri 11 AM – 4 AM
Sat 11 AM – 12 AM
Sun 11 AM – 2 AM
Whisky Cafe L&B ★ 4.7 · 828 Pub· €10–20
If you like whisky, this small, laid-back and friendly cafe is the ideal place to visit. Many unusual whiskies from independent bottlers and closed distilleries are available.
Stefs Bakery ★ 4.6 · 1.2k Bakery· €1–10
Mon 9 AM – 5 PM
Tue–Fri 9 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat 9 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun 9 AM – 5 PM
Vegan Temple Bar ★ 4.6 · 2.3k Vegan· €20–30
Every day 12 PM – 11 PM
Uncommon Bar ★ 4.8 · 212 Café & Bakery· €10–20
Mon 7:30 AM – 3 PM
Tue Closed
Wed–Thu 7:30 AM – 3 PM
Fri 7:30 AM – 4 PM, 5 PM – 11 PM
Sat 8:30 AM – 4 PM, 5 PM – 11 PM
Sun 8:30 AM – 4 PM Planning time in Leidseplein?
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1 Jazz Café Alto 2 Tegen alle stromen in 3 The Rookies Coffeeshop 4 The Bulldog Brand Store Palace 5 Coffeeshop Terps Army 2 6 Ganbei Karaoke 7 Robo-Bar 8 Takumi Umaimon Chicken Ramen Amsterdam Leidseplein 9 The Bulldog Palace 10 Restaurant Antonio’s Ready to plan Leidseplein? Turn these Leidseplein picks into a day-by-day Amsterdam plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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