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In ‘t Aepjen

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In ‘t Aepjen

Bar · Oudezijde ·
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"In’t Aepjen Founded in 1519, In’t Aepjen is one of the city’s oldest brown bars (the Dutch version of an English pub), and the cozy room regularly draws a large crowd given its proximity to the main train station. It’s also curiously decorated with monkeys—monkey statues, stuffed monkeys, monkey posters—a nod to its name, which translates to “In the Monkeys.” The legend goes that sailors returning from the Dutch colonies were cash-poor, so they settled their bill with exotic pets (namely monkeys) acquired on their journeys. You’ll have to pay with euro, but the beer selection is decent and you can also try the local spirit, jenever."

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Historic brown bar with monkey decor, genever & local beer

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4.5
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Zeedijk 1, 1012 AN Amsterdam, Netherlands Get directions

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Historic brown bar with monkey decor, genever & local beer

Google Rating
4.7 (769)
Yelp Rating
4.5
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
Featured in
Featured in Afar
Featured in

Zeedijk 1, 1012 AN Amsterdam, Netherlands Get directions

€10–20

Restroom
Accepts reservations
Cozy
Touristy
Debit card accepted
In ‘t Aepjen by null
In ‘t Aepjen by Photo by Tom Rafferty
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