In de Wildeman, Amsterdam

This WAS one of the best bars in Amsterdam, and well deserved its reputation. However, for the past three or four years the place has been in steady decline. It is now unsafe to rely on bar staff's reccommendations as often they simply "push" the beer moving slowest. The fabric of the bar and its dispensing infrastructure is now showing its age (particularly when compared to other beer bars in the area). This often leads to a less than acceptable example being served. Prices continue to rise as the quality of service falls. It is a sad shadow of its former glory, and needs a good shake up. One last piece of advice is to closely check your bill, as often the staff seem to apply a somewhat "unconventional" version of arithmetic. The reason it seems there's more tourists in the bar than before (See previous posts)is simply that a number of their locals have migrated elsewhere. If you've not been there before DO visit, but try and see through the flim flam peddled by the staff. It may save you a euro or five! Enjoy.

17 Apr 2008 21:07