Waterkant

With eclectic décor, ample picnic tables and a tasty menu of snacks, Waterkant is one of the best alfresco bars in Amsterdam. Particularly buzzy on warm, summer days, Waterkant sits on the Suriname river in Amsterdam West and attracts a young, artsy crowd. The hangout boasts several lounge areas, including one beer hall–like space with geometric painted walls and hanging plants, but the waterside terrace is the best spot to enjoy beer and bites like red curry duck spring rolls and nachos.