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Taverne Willi Becher is closing
Sad news, with a big smile!
Our holiday has given us time to contemplate Taverno, the past 3 years and our future.
We started as a temporary bar & restaurant in our beloved neighbourhood in what turned out to be a very rocky start.
The first few months we could only serve a limited amount of guests, followed by a period in which we couldn’t serve anyone at all.
This situation did not help to kick off as we wanted, which made the first full service period challenging.
It took us till our first summer season to get the feeling right, find our crowd, sharpen the menu and build our musical menu.
With the help of all our staff, all guest chefs, brewers, wine-makers, dj’s, bands, radio TNP and off course all of you, we were able to keep growing after that.
The years that followed were super fun and created too many memories for this moment to recall!
At the end of last year we were able to extend our contract for another 5 years!
This development brings a new perspective to our possibilities and brings the question what this new fase should look like?
We are excited to explore all options, including new concepts, new partners, new fun!
We believe because of this situation we have to make a difficult decision, a decision to change for the better.
Therefore we decided not to open our doors as Taverno anymore as of today.
Except for a proper goodbye party on Saturday the 27th of this month!
More info soon! [DOEI DOEI]
In the meantime we want to thank all of you for the adventure so far,
and welcome you to join us for the next chapter!
Please get in touch if you are keen to collaborate in the (near) future!
Hope to see lots of you one more time in Taverno the 27th!
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Brewery Poesiat & Kater is part of the Morebeer Group.
15-02-2024: All beers from Morebeer Brewing are brewed by Brewery Poesiat & Kater.
Morebeer founder Peter van der Arend is now co-owner of Brewery Poesiat & Kater.
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Brewdog
Brewdog opened in the former venue of Little Delirium
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Pelusa added
New restaurant with probably the biggest list of 'wild' beers in Amsterdam
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About Foeders, Gijs and Bruysch
Owner Yuri Hegge had to close his bar Foeders, the new owners renamed Foeders in Gijs. In januari 2024 Yuri starts a new place called Bruysch, 150 meters eastward
Two Chefs Food Bar Zuid closed in 2024
Two Chefs Food Bar Zuid closed in 2024, the other venue Two Chefs Food Bar West is open
Beer Loves Food reopens as Mikkeller at Morebeer
Mikkellers first pub in Amsterdam. Half the taps are Mikkeller and the other half from Morebeer (Peter van der Arend's beer company) and others. Food is half vegan and have natural meats.
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Craft and Draft is back
It was just a beer store during the lockdown but with things (somewhat) returning to normal in Amsterdam it has re-opened as a pub.
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Craft & Draft closes a pub, reopens as Slockdown Beer Shop
Peter van der Arend has closed Craft & Draft on Overtoom and is turning it into a bottle shop, the Slockdown Beer Stop. It will be stocked with beers from his other pubs (Beer Temple and 't Arendsnest) which have reduced business because of Corona virus lockdowns. Beer Temple will increase to 50 taps when they reopen.
Taverno Willi Becher added to the To Do List
A new place in Amsterdam Noord that combines a German Bierstube with a Mediterranian Taverno. Plus dancing. Tap list looks interesting and food is said to be simple but good.
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Kingfisher Cafe has closed.
Not directly because of COVID but the owner is starting a new venture.
Bars re-opening in Amsterdam
From the Dutch government (typos in the original)...
1 June
Restaurants, cafes, theatres, cinemas, museums and other cultural institutes re-opened.
The following conditions apply:
- A maximum of 30 persons (excluding staff) is allowed. Guests in hospitality businesses have to keep 1.5 metres distance, unless they are from the same household.
- Reservations need to be made in advance.
- A health check with your costumers is required to reduce risks.
- Keep 1.5 metres (6 feet) distance from each other.
1 July
- Campsites and holiday parks may re-open their shared sanitary facilities.
- The maximum number of persons present in restaurants, theatres, cinemas and other cultural institutions (including staff) will be increased from 30 to 100.
- Meetings of up to 100 persons will be allowed.
- Sports schools, as well as sports and club canteens, saunas, fitness centres, spas, and casinos can re-open.
Coronavirus Update
All pubs and resturants in the Netherlands are closed until at lesat April 6.
Het Lagerhuys Opens
This is a new restuarant from Yuri Hegge of Foeders fame. Comfort food from around the world and 50 beers on tap.
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Butcher's Tears opens Tears Bar
The brewpub Butcher's Tears has opened a taproom in Amsterdam West at Jan van
Galenstraat 10. In addition to their beers they are reported to have the ocassional barrel of Franconian beer.
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Tapperij de Eeuwige Jeugd has opened.
The brewery de Eeuwige Jeugd has opened a taproom in a former bank at Linnaeusstraat 37A, 1093 EG
Conveniently, tram 19 stops right out front.
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Taproom removed from the Guide
They no longer act as a taproom for Amsterdam Brewing Company and it looks like they a transitioning to more of a cocktail bar.
Helst has closed
I went by for a beer and the interior was completely gutted. Their website is down as well so I'm guessing it is not a renovation. A loss to the Amsterdam beer scene.
Brouwerij 't IJ Blauwe Theehuis now open
The iconic resturant in Vondelpark is now the latest 't IJ taproom.
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Carnivale Brettanomyces
The Canivale Brettanomyces ("Brettfest") is an annual festival dedicated to sour beers. This year it takes place Jun 20-23. For updates, check out the page at Carnivale Brettanomyces
Added new search functions
You can now search by tram stop and Metro line from the Browse Pubs page.
New North/South Metro Line Opens
After nearlty 15 years of construction, the new Noord/Zuid Metro line connecting Centraal Station with North Amsterdam (under the IJ) recenly opened. This makes a number of good pubs and breweries easily accessable by public transportation.
More information on the new lines is available at the official GVN website here.