Vondelpark is Amsterdam’s largest and most popular park. There’s a circular pavilion right in the center where the folks behind Brouwerij ‘t IJ opened an outpost with a totally different feel than the OG windmill-side brewery. There's plenty of space for strollers, pets, and large groups, and aside from the usual ‘t IJ beer lineup, there are basic wines, smoothies, sandwiches, and pastries. Grab a deck chair when you need a break from wandering around, or line up for jeu de boules and table tennis while you enjoy a hopefully not-too-windy Dutch day. There may even be a band playing on the nearby stage.
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