What to do in Oud-West
The feeling you get after you spend some time in Oud-West is a combination of a village and a cosmopolitan environment. The best way to experience it is to try a little bit of everything – ethnic food, street markets, or some of the cultural events.
Visit the De Hallen Cultural Complex
Since it was transformed into a cultural complex in 2015, De Hallen has become one of the coolest places in Amsterdam. It combines a little bit of everything – a variety of workshops and restaurants, the largest independent cinema complex in the Netherlands, a hotel, and many curious markets.
You can, of course, see tourists here as well but it is also a great place for expats in Amsterdam to get to know the local culture.
One of the first locations in De Hallen that are mandatory is FoodHallen. You already understand that this is a covered food market but we would rather call it a multicultural food paradise. It will quickly become your go-to location for trying out exotic food from around the world.
You will find dozens of incredible shops in De Hallen but you definitely need to visit the monthly Makers Market where you will find the most unique craft goods made by locals and actually meet the makers. What better way to find something made-in-Amsterdam for your home and meet new people.
Visit Ten Katemarkt Market
Ten Katemarkt is a quaint outdoor food market with over 100 stands selling absolutely all types of fresh food. It is also a great location to eat Dutch Street Food and experience some traditional meals. This is one of the tourist-empty locations in the city which best represents the lifestyle of the Dutch nation.
In addition, you will find that the prices here are significantly lower than in the majority of the large supermarkets and the best place to find fresh food at a discounted price.
2. Drink Local Beer at a Local Pub
Craft beer is one of Amsterdam’s hidden treasures and the perfect opportunity for beer-loving expats in Amsterdam to meet new people and try unique beers.
If there is one go-to beer bar in Amsterdam that would definitely be Café Gollem. With a selection of over 300 well-priced local and international beers and over a dozen tap beers, this is the perfect place to meet new people as it is also a local favorite.
Few things can create such a strong connection between people like sports and beer at a proper location. And if watching sports is your favorite activity to combine with good beer, then you should give Sportsbar Heffer a try. This exquisite place is the perfect location to meet new people or old friends while enjoying beer, food, and football.
If you need more convincing that Sportsbar Heffer is the place for you, you should know that with the Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket you can double-up your beer for free. Not only but the first beer is also on the house!