Cafe Soundgarden Amsterdam

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Ana from Amsterdam

""Cafe Soundgarden" was my first hangout in Amsterdam and has so many memories. It has old-school rock spirit -- if rock is your thing, this is your spot..."

Cafe Soundgarden was my first hangout in Amsterdam. This is where I first made friends on site, where I went for beers after work, where I met up with acquaintances and, very important, where I played table football.

This pub feels like old-school rock spirit: wooden floors, a varied beer selection, bartenders in white sleeveless shirts, paintings on the wall depicting Sid Vicious & Iggy Pop, guitars and drums in the background. If rock is your thing, Soundgarden is your thing, and rock was my thing, in all its variations, from the most literal to the most subjective.

In the warmer season their terrace is open, and you have to picture yourself having a beer in the sun overlooking the canal in the most relaxed vibe: greenery all around, the boats passing by, the melody of chatter in different languages, like a little Babylon, and the smell of weed coming from god-knows-where. Oh, and a cat.

The universe conjures for good times at Soundgarden. So if rock is your thing, you know where to go.

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Amsterdam Spotter Ana

About me I am Ana, an actress turned content and social media wizard. I am passionate about Amsterdam, that's why I've created a blog where the city plays the main role: amsterdive.com. My roots are Portuguese but I'm an Amsterdammer at heart. When I'm not writing, you'll find me at the yoga studio - I'm a yoga teacher as well. I'm all about conscious life, (inner and outer) exploration, and coffee. Take me out to dance at an African / Tropical party and you'll have my heart. Why Amsterdam Amsterdam has the best of all worlds: it feels like a metropolis the size of a v...

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