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Café 't Smalle - Bar in Jordaan, Amsterdam
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Café 't Smalle

1786 tasting-room brown café on the Egelantiersgracht

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Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Jordaan |
$$ Mid-range for Bar
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Daily 10:00-01:00
| Last reviewed: May 2026

A former jenever distillery and proeflokaal dating to 1786, with polished dark wood, stained glass and one of the prettiest waterside terraces in the Jordaan. The interior is the genuine article, preserved across two centuries. Quiet canal, real history, no gimmick.

Editor's Tip

Heritage brown café (est. 1786)

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Where is Café 't Smalle?
Café 't Smalle is located in Jordaan, Amsterdam — Egelantiersgracht 12, 1015 RL Amsterdam.
What are the opening hours of Café 't Smalle?
Café 't Smalle is open Daily 10:00-01:00.

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