Deciding at the very last minute whether you want to catch that World Cup match out and about? No stress. You really don’t have to reserve a table weeks in advance. Throughout Amsterdam, various bars and restaurants are opening their doors to walk-ins.
At a large number of bars and hotspots throughout the city, you’ll get free admission and are welcome without any walk-in restrictions. This way, you can watch the World Cup flexibly and without a reservation.
Watching in the City Center and the Jordaan
Around the city center and Central Station, several venues have prepared for the arrival of soccer fans. Among them, Waterkant, Coco’s Outback, Café Brecht, and Hannekes Boom offer walk-in seating. In the Jordaan neighborhood, Café Thijssen and Papeneiland are among the spots where the screens will be on for the World Cup.
Options in West and East
Around the city center and Central Station, the screens are already on. Popular spots like Waterkant, Coco’s Outback, Café Brecht, and Hannekes Boom have plenty of room for walk-ins. Would you rather head to the Jordaan to watch the World Cup? Then drop by Café Thijssen or Papeneiland and soak up some Amsterdam charm.
De Pijp, Zuid, and Noord
If you’re in De Pijp or Zuid, you can easily grab a seat at Tapmarin, Arie, Café Kiebêrt, or in the Vondeltuin. Even across the IJ, you won’t miss a thing: in Amsterdam-Noord, Pllek, the Ton Ton Club, and Café Soleil are streaming the tournament live on big screens.
Be sure to get there early for the World Cup
Even though you can watch the World Cup at these hotspots without a reservation, you’re obviously not the only one looking for a spot at the last minute. Especially during popular matches or around the knockout stage, the bars fill up quickly.
Our tip: Make sure you’re there at least 45 minutes before kickoff to claim the best spots.
