Pelusa Amsterdam is a no-nonsense gastropub in Amsterdam Noord. This relatively new spot is popular among Noord residents and curious visitors from other neighbourhoods. Day-trippers, especially beer enthusiasts, can’t get enough of this place.
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Atmosphere and interior at Pelusa Amsterdam
Pelusa Amsterdam’s motto? ‘Just one more!‘ And it suits them perfectly. With such a wide selection of craft beers, the temptation to have just one more is overwhelming—whether you plan to or not. This is a venue where you can enjoy drinks just as much as a great meal. No unnecessary frills or fuss. It’s simply good.
The interior matches the philosophy behind this place: not too many embellishments. Bar stools, chairs, and tables that could have come straight from an old pub combined with an industrial look. And surprisingly, it works well.
© Pelusa, @pelusa.amsterdam
© Pelusa, @pelusa.amsterdam
Menu and dishes at Pelusa
Pelusa Amsterdam’s menu is refined yet uncomplicated. There are always three main dishes to share (for at least two people). A large grill does the work. Rump steak with chimichurri is a great choice, as is red mullet with Dutch shrimp sauce and pumpkin with duxelles.
As for snacks, the devilled eggs with smoked eel crème are a must (you won’t believe how good they are!), and the bread from Keppler is precisely what you’d hope for. Side dishes are kept simple: just salad and potatoes. It’s much like you’d have at home, but just a little bit better.
The Pelusa cheesecake is one for the books. With an unusual combination of red beetroot and classic ingredients, you must save room for it.
And then there’s the massive drinks menu. The beer selection, in particular, deserves an award. As one of the few places in Amsterdam, they serve ‘wild beer,’ which is fermented in a unique way using bacteria and natural airborne yeasts. Not a beer lover? No problem. The selection of ciders and natural wines is just as impressive.
© Pelusa, @pelusa.amsterdam
© Pelusa, @pelusa.amsterdam
Pelusa is perfect for a casual dinner or drinks
Pelusa is ideal for a relaxed dinner with colleagues or family. Even if you just come for the extensive drinks menu and some snacks, you’re more than welcome here.
Tip: these (new) restaurants are also in Noord
Amsterdam Bucketlist & Things to Do
(DIGITAL) ART EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fabrique des Lumières
⋙ NXT Museum
⋙ STRAAT street art museum
⋙ MOCO Museum for street and modern art
⋙ Amaze, an audiovisual labyrint
FOOD EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Food Tasting Tour of Jordaan area
⋙ Albert Cuyp Market Food Tour
⋙ Sightseeing Boat Cruise with unlimited drinks
⋙ Pancake Cruise
⋙ Micro Brewery Beer Tasting Tour
BEST BIKE TOURS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fatbike e-bike tour (also to Amsterdam North)
⋙ Rent a bike by yourself and explore like a local
⋙ Outside of Amsterdam: windmills & Zaanse Schans
⋙ 3 hour biketour: backstreets & hidden gems
FIRST TIME VISIT TO AMSTERDAM – MUST SEE & DO’S:
⋙ Private Canal Boat Tour
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ Canal Cruise in the evening
INSTAGRAM MUSEUMS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Youseum
⋙ The Upside Down
DAY TRIPS FROM AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
⋙ Drive-it-Yourself Tulip Fields GPS Audio Tour
⋙ Catch a direct train from Amsterdam to Antwerp, Brussels, London or Paris, starting at € 20,-! Check tickets & prices >>
AMSTERDAM WITH KIDS:
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
⋙ Go an a bike tour with the kids
⋙ NEMO Science Museum
SPIRNG / SUMMER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Paddle board tour on the canals
⋙ Go for a kayak-tour in Amsterdam
FALL / WINTER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival boat tour
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival bike tour
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Our favourite hotels in Amsterdam:
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Pillows Maurits at the Park: this newly opened hotel is all about luxury.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: recently renovated, this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ W Amsterdam: with lively restaurants and a posh rooftop bar with swimming pool.
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals with great all day bar.
☾ Hotel Jakarta: the most sustainable hotel ánd great value for money with a spa.
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam from the North side.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale and around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Hotel Mercier: pretty new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city by MGallery.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel with restaurant in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ Ruby Emma: eco design hotel with a great skybar near Amstel station.
AFFORDABLE (FOR AMSTERDAM PRICES) // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Social Hub budget proof in trendy East district close tho the subway.
☾ Het Volkshotel: affordable and with a cool rooftop bar.
☾ CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
☾ Motel One: budget design hotel with several locations in Amsterdam.
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