Bar Brandstof is the neighbourhood's go-to fuel stop on Marnixstraat, where Jordaan locals and Amsterdam wanderers settle in for craft beers, Dutch jenever, and that unmistakable gezellig warmth. Tucked between the canals and crooked gables of Amsterdam's most beloved quarter, this is where the evening properly begins.
Brandstof — Dutch for fuel — was built on the idea that every Amsterdammer deserves a proper place to recharge after a long day cycling through the city's canal streets. Rooted deep in the Jordaan, we pour our heart into every glass, from ice-cold Dutch pilsner to classic Amsterdam jenever served the old-fashioned way. This is a brown bar in spirit and in soul, the kind of place Amsterdam has always done better than anywhere else in the world.
Explore MoreWe rotate a carefully chosen selection of Dutch craft brews alongside Belgian classics and Amsterdam-brewed specials. Whether you're after a crisp Brouwerij 't IJ witbier or something darker from the local scene, the taps at Brandstof have you covered.
No Jordaan bar worth its salt skips the jenever, and Brandstof keeps a serious selection of both jonge and oude Dutch gins behind the bar. Sip it neat in a tulip glass, Amsterdam-style, or let our bartenders guide you through a classic kopstoot pairing.
We keep the kitchen honest with a tight menu of bar snacks built for grazing over long Amsterdam evenings — think bitterballen, toasted sandwiches, and seasonal small plates. Straightforward, satisfying food that pairs perfectly with whatever's in your glass.
Step inside Brandstof and the city noise of Marnixstraat fades into warm amber light, mismatched bar stools, and the low hum of Amsterdam conversation at its most relaxed. This is the Jordaan as it should be — unhurried, unpretentious, and always worth staying a little longer than you planned.
"Brandstof is exactly what Amsterdam's Jordaan needs — a no-fuss, genuinely gezellig bar where you can actually hear yourself talk. The jenever selection is the best I've found in this part of the city."
"I've been coming here after work for two years and it never gets old — the Marnixstraat location is perfect for an Amsterdam evening that drifts from one drink to three. Bitterballen and a kopstoot, every single time."
"Visited Amsterdam for a long weekend and a local friend brought us straight to Brandstof — best decision of the trip. It felt authentic in a way that the touristy canal-side bars simply don't."
Marnixstraat 357, 1016 TD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Mon–Thu 16:00–01:00 · Fri 15:00–02:00 · Sat 14:00–02:00 · Sun 14:00–00:00