Address
Egelantiersgracht 12, 1015 RL Amsterdam, Jordaan
Jordaan, Amsterdam
Jordaan, Amsterdam
Best For
Canal terrace drinks, heritage atmosphere, summer afternoons
Opening Hours
Daily10:00–01:00
Reservations
No, walk-in
Dress Code
Casual
Price Range
$$ · Beer from €4
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Walk-in only. Pontoon terrace fills early on summer afternoons.
Our Take
Amsterdam's Most Photographed Canal Terrace
Cafe t Smalle was originally a jenever distillery from 1786, then converted into a brown cafe in the 1970s. The bar is in the Jordaan and the small pontoon terrace over the Egelantiersgracht canal is the most photographed bar terrace in Amsterdam.
The drinks are simple Dutch and Belgian beers, jenever, and reliable wine. The kitchen is small. The bar is best on summer afternoons when the pontoon terrace runs full and the canal traffic provides theatre.
The crowd is mixed Jordaan locals and tourists drawn by the canal terrace. Pair with Cafe de Dokter for a complete Amsterdam heritage brown cafe evening.
What to Order
Heineken
On tap. The Amsterdam pub default. Reliable.
Jenever
Dutch grain spirit served in a tulip glass. The local move.
Belgian Trappist
From the bottle list. Westmalle, Westvleteren, or Chimay. Strong.
Bitterballen
Deep-fried meatball snacks with mustard. The Amsterdam beer companion.
