Hondvriendelijke restaurants in Amsterdam

A German-inspired café near Leidseplein with the warmest, most literary atmosphere in Amsterdam. Named after Bertolt Brecht, the walls are lined with books and vintage posters, and the terrace spills out over the canal on warm days. Dogs are explicitly welcome both inside and on the terrace. Staff bring a water bowl before you even think to ask. The selection of German draught beers and hearty sandwiches makes it a perfect stop for a long afternoon with your dog.

Dating to 1642, Café Papeneiland is one of the oldest brown cafés in Amsterdam and arguably the most authentic. Perched on a corner where Prinsengracht meets Brouwersgracht. One of the most photogenic canal intersections in the city. This tiled, candlelit gem has been welcoming dogs since before leash laws existed. The appeltaart is homemade and famous throughout the city. Sit by the window with your dog at your feet and watch the canal boats drift past.

Arguably Amsterdam's most iconic drinking destination: a craft brewery installed inside a historic 18th-century windmill. The tasting room is genuine. No tourist gimmick. And the beers are outstanding. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor terrace area around the base of the windmill, which has generous space for animals to settle while owners work through flights of IJwit (wheat beer), Natte (dubbel), and Zatte (tripel). One of those rare places that feels authentically Amsterdam regardless of the season.

Pllek is the crown jewel of Amsterdam Noord's creative scene: a sprawling waterfront restaurant and bar built from repurposed shipping containers, with a massive south-facing terrace directly on the IJ river. Dogs aren't just tolerated here. They're part of the vibe. The terrace fills with locals, dogs, bikes, and good energy on any sunny afternoon. Organic burgers, grain bowls, and a weekend brunch that draws queues. Reachable by the free GVB ferry from behind Amsterdam Central Station (15 minutes, dogs free).

De Kas is one of the most extraordinary restaurants in the Netherlands, housed in a monumental 1926 city greenhouse in Frankendael Park. Everything on the plate. Herbs, vegetables, edible flowers. Is grown in the greenhouse or on the restaurant's own farm. The menu changes daily depending on what's harvested that morning. Dogs are welcome on the garden terrace, which wraps around the greenhouse in a setting that feels miles away from city life. A splurge worth planning your trip around.