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Leidseplein in Amsterdam

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.

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.

  • Jazz Café AltoLive Music
  • Tegen alle stromen inMonument
  • The Rookies CoffeeshopCafé & Bakery
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By TripSapien · Updated August 25, 2026

Top things to do in Leidseplein

  • Tegen alle stromen in in Leidseplein, Amsterdam

    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 in Leidseplein, Amsterdam

    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 in Leidseplein, Amsterdam

    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 in Leidseplein, Amsterdam

    The Rookies Coffeeshop

    4.6 · 3.2k
    Café & Bakery
    Every day
    8:30 AM – 1 AM
  • Coffeeshop Terps Army 2 in Leidseplein, Amsterdam

    Coffeeshop Terps Army 2

    4.6 · 1.6k
    Café & Bakery
    Every day
    8 AM – 1 AM
    Map
  • Ganbei Karaoke in Leidseplein, Amsterdam

    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 in Leidseplein, Amsterdam

    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 in Leidseplein, Amsterdam

    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 in Leidseplein, Amsterdam

    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 in Leidseplein, Amsterdam

    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 in Leidseplein, Amsterdam

    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 in Leidseplein, Amsterdam

    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 in Leidseplein, Amsterdam

    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 in Leidseplein, Amsterdam

    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 in Leidseplein, Amsterdam

    Vegan Temple Bar

    4.6 · 2.3k
    Vegan· €20–30
    Every day
    12 PM – 11 PM
  • Uncommon Bar in Leidseplein, Amsterdam

    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

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Map of Leidseplein with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Jazz Café Alto
  2. 2Tegen alle stromen in
  3. 3The Rookies Coffeeshop
  4. 4The Bulldog Brand Store Palace
  5. 5Coffeeshop Terps Army 2
  6. 6Ganbei Karaoke
  7. 7Robo-Bar
  8. 8Takumi Umaimon Chicken Ramen Amsterdam Leidseplein
  9. 9The Bulldog Palace
  10. 10Restaurant Antonio’s

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