Duration
20 minutes
Best Time
Any time
Price
€
Setting
Indoor
About Van Dobben
Standing-room-only snack bar since 1945 serving hot croquettes, uitsmijters, and sandwiches to a mix of late-night partiers and office workers. The beef croquette on white bread with mustard is the signature order.
Insider Tips
Go after midnight when the bar crowds pour in - the people-watching is peak Amsterdam.
Practical Details
Getting There
Address
Korte Reguliersdwarsstraat 5-7-9, 1017 BH Amsterdam, Netherlands
Neighborhood
Canal RingNearest Metro
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 20 minutes.
Van Dobben is in the Canal Ring neighborhood of Amsterdam. The address is Korte Reguliersdwarsstraat 5-7-9, 1017 BH Amsterdam, Netherlands. The area is well-served by metro.
This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
Nearby in Canal Ring
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