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Brouwerij 't IJ
4.5
#12 of 393 Nightlife in Amsterdam
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2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Monday
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Neighborhood: Centrum
Amsterdam’s buzzing hub, with its sprawling network of tram rails and a seemingly constant flow of tourists and commuters, yields convenient access to some of the best sightseeing, shopping, and street life in Europe. Closest at hand are the Royal Palace, the quaint shops of Haalremmerdijk, the pedestrianized zones Kalverstraat and Dam Square with popular neighborhoods such as the Red Light District, and the Canal Ring hardly more than a moment’s stroll away. With the well-connected Centraal Station as Centrum’s base, it's easy to travel farther afield via one of the city’s iconic trams.
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  • Muiderpoort • 10 min walk
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  • Jodie1237
    London, United Kingdom642 contributions
    A bit disappointing
    We had been recommended this place loads for our recent trip to Amsterdam! As beer lovers, we walked an hour to visit. The windmill part is cute, but the actual taproom was on the side of the windmill. The service wasn’t too welcoming, we asked for recommendations but we’re not given them. The first beer we asked for wasn’t given available on tap. We stayed for a while trying almost every beer they had, some were okay, some weren’t great. The place fills up quite quickly with children to older men. The vibe is okay but we didn’t feel too welcomed as a whole.
    Visited February 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 4, 2023
  • Snoop
    232 contributions
    Great beer, wonderful atmosphere
    This is a good one! Make sure you stop by if you like the pub/brewery vibe. We went there at around 5pm and it was already completely packed. As you would expect, lots of noise and laughter, but didn’t see anyone getting too drunk or causing trouble. The small food snacks of local stuff were just brilliant, and not expensive. Loved it!
    Visited February 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 26, 2023
  • rtbishreck
    Saffron Walden, United Kingdom104 contributions
    Beer heaven
    Great brewery experience, loads & loads of beers to try. Bar staff are excellent exponents of their craft, knowledgeable and helpful. Try a beer paddle, super way to cover lots of the flavours
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written April 4, 2023
  • Robbie H
    10 contributions
    Cool place with great house brewed beers!
    We spent a very enjoyable rainy afternoon here last week. They serve there own beers which I found to be very good. The flights were a good way to try several. The have a good selection of snacks. We liked the food plate with cheeses, sausage and more. The Zatte and Natte are excellent beers.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written April 23, 2023
  • Christopher L
    Denver, Colorado332 contributions
    A must visit for beer fans
    The brewery is in a lovely spot beneath the windmill, which is a great start. Then the beer is fresh and tasty. Samplers are a good way to go to see which you will like best. Food menu is limited but adequate. A great vibe with locals, young people and tourists all very "hoppy!"
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 2, 2023
  • Bill W
    10 contributions
    cheers!
    Best beer in town. we wanted to stay longer after the tasting, but the place closes at 8pm. Next time we will go earlier. Thank you Brouwery t'Y for having us and the wonderful beers. cheers
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written July 5, 2023
  • Lesley C
    San Diego, California56 contributions
    Great Beer!
    Unfortunately we came during their Oktoberfest celebration so the places was packed and only three beers were available to try. But the next day we visited their Voldenpark location and the the staff and beers were on point. Love trying craft beer in other countries!
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 20, 2023
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wanderlust
Bedfordshire, UK48 contributions
Extremely rude staff member!
Oct 2019 • Friends
The beer is great and the place is nice, but the staff are not. One member of staff was extremely rude to me. He served someone before me who was there after me at the merch stand, I said I was first and he said no he wouldnt serve me next and went on to insult me! Ive never experienced such terrible customer service. I love craft beer and places like this, but I would not recommend it with such a horrible member of staff. Shame.
Written January 2, 2020
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Christopher L
Denver, CO332 contributions
A must visit for beer fans
Jun 2023 • Couples
The brewery is in a lovely spot beneath the windmill, which is a great start. Then the beer is fresh and tasty. Samplers are a good way to go to see which you will like best. Food menu is limited but adequate. A great vibe with locals, young people and tourists all very "hoppy!"
Written July 2, 2023
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Hamule
McDonough, GA22 contributions
Cool place to visit
Feb 2020
I got there in the middle of the afternoon so there were not a lot of people there yet. This gave me some time to talk with several of the employees. They were very knowledgeable, very helpful and friendly. The beer select was extensive and there were some good sausage and cheese boards available.
Written February 22, 2020
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Jodie1237
London, UK642 contributions
A bit disappointing
Feb 2023 • Couples
We had been recommended this place loads for our recent trip to Amsterdam! As beer lovers, we walked an hour to visit.

The windmill part is cute, but the actual taproom was on the side of the windmill. The service wasn’t too welcoming, we asked for recommendations but we’re not given them. The first beer we asked for wasn’t given available on tap.

We stayed for a while trying almost every beer they had, some were okay, some weren’t great.

The place fills up quite quickly with children to older men.

The vibe is okay but we didn’t feel too welcomed as a whole.
Written February 4, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Richard M
Chippenham, UK31 contributions
Avoid. Social distancing isnt being observed.
Sep 2020 • Solo
Was looking forward to my visit after such great beer and a great time on my last trip to Amsterdam and this place. However, despite my best efforts to enjoy a beer without too much risk, I was told to move up, to allow a groups of 4 to sit right next to me. I was already sat outside away from the crowds as it was. This spoiled my beer and I left immediately. Very disappointed and a massive waste of time making the visit. I should have just bought a bottle from the supermarkets as it would have been a dambed site safer.

Shame on you guys. You must properly enforce this, not just appear to be doing so.

Very disappointed indeed. As a brewer myself, I was really looking forward to my visit. I genuinely wish I had spent the time doing something else. Everywhere else I have visited has taken covid measures seriously since I have been here. Apparently not you guys.
Written September 19, 2020
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Snoop
232 contributions
Great beer, wonderful atmosphere
Feb 2023 • Couples
This is a good one! Make sure you stop by if you like the pub/brewery vibe. We went there at around 5pm and it was already completely packed. As you would expect, lots of noise and laughter, but didn’t see anyone getting too drunk or causing trouble. The small food snacks of local stuff were just brilliant, and not expensive. Loved it!
Written February 26, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
heatherrjane
Liverpool, UK20 contributions
Good beer
Feb 2020 • Couples
Bar had a great atmosphere, it does get busy into the evening but we managed to get a table. We started with a beer flight then just drank the ‘easy lager’ for the next few drinks. Really reasonably priced too. Would definitely recommend. And nice that you get to see the windmill next door while you’re there.
Written February 2, 2020
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Lesley C
San Diego, CA56 contributions
Great Beer!
Oct 2023 • Couples
Unfortunately we came during their Oktoberfest celebration so the places was packed and only three beers were available to try. But the next day we visited their Voldenpark location and the the staff and beers were on point. Love trying craft beer in other countries!
Written October 20, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Jerry M
Los Angeles, CA512 contributions
Who Says They Don't Have Craft Beer in Europe?
Jun 2022
After spending the morning being tourists and heading into the afternoon it seemed to be the right time to take a dive into Amsterdam’s non-Heineken/Amstel/Grolsch brewery scene. Using our transit passes we hopped on the number 24 Tram to quench our thirst at Brouwerij 't IJ, located in a former bath house named Funen, next to the De Gooyer windmill (the tallest wooden mill in the Netherlands at 87.3 feet high. It is registered as a National Monument).

The brewery was founded by Kaspar Peterson, a former musician, in 1985 and was one of several small breweries that opened in cities around the Netherlands in response to consumers' dissatisfaction with beer brewed by the larger companies. They brew twelve standard beers and three seasonal beers, besides limited-edition beers. We ordered one apiece and settled into a picnic type table in a side room and watched those around us drinking and consuming what appeared to be good looking food. We enjoyed our beers and promised ourselves we'd be back for more later in our stay.
Written October 5, 2022
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Sarah G
Buffalo, NY11 contributions
Amazing Dutch Brewery attached to a 300 year old Windmill!
Sep 2022
Went here with my boyfriend on our trip to Amsterdam (we are from New York State). It was a lot of fun and really beautiful. Authentic Dutch food (as much as that exists) and flights of Dutch beer made for a fun evening, and the windmill is super cool! We went after dark, and there were all these lovely lanterns lighting the area. We sat outside, and it was so nice! It's also right by the water. It was really beautiful and romantic. Definitely recommend!
Written September 29, 2022
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