i Love 11

Amsterdam est une des villes les plus plates d'Europe, ce qui représente un atout considérable pour tous les cyclistes Mais si vous voulez surplombez la ville du regard, il n'y a rien de mieux que le onzième étage de ce batiment qui était jadis un bureau de Poste, récemment rénové en un club-restaurant à la fois moderne et épuré. Des écrans énormes pendus aux murs jouent des vidéos pendant que miroirs, colonnes et autres murs blancs nus se fondent dans un artistique rougeoiment coloré.

Club 11, Oosterdokkade, Amsterdam - P. +31 206 255 999 - Surf. iLove11.nl

Panama

Pricey wines and classy French fare are the name of the game at Panama – we just wonder why they didn’t call it Paris. Located in a spacious former Port Authority building on the edge of the city, it’ s a multi-room interior with restaurant, nightclub and theatre – perfect for an upmarket dinner, drink and dance with your date. Finely crafted cocktails are delivered to tables packed with a laid-back crowd of young lookers who are drawn to the high windows, soft light and minimalist décor. We say get your Panama hat on people.

Panama, 4 Oostelijke Handelskade, Amsterdam - P. + 31 20 311 8686 - Surf. Panama.nl

Arc

Fresh Mint Juleps and delectable Absolute Arcs are among the cocktail specialties at this trendy spot on Reguliersdwarsstraat. It’s an intriguing venue too since while much of the street is overrun with posey and pretentious places, Arc manages to remain hip and homely. Big with a gay crowd but popular with straights too, you can choose to imbibe their delicious creations in one of three bar areas – the main section doubling as a restaurant. DJs spin clubby sounds and VJs perform on TV wall screens but for peace, quiet and contemplation we like the garden courtyard, where summer cocktails go down rather well. The chefs meanwhile offer up such delights as caviar, oysters and kangaroo steak. Not one to miss.

Arc, Reguliersdwarsstraat 44, Amsterdam - Surf. Bararc.com