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Café de Twee Zwaantjes

Brown café

Café de Twee Zwaantjes

A compact Prinsengracht brown café with pure Jordaan energy — sing-alongs, karaoke and Dutch classics late into the night.

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4.4· 427 reviews

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A compact hideaway on the Prinsengracht, Café de Twee Zwaantjes serves up pure Jordaan energy. By day it's a cosy brown café; by night it fills with a mixed crowd of regulars and visitors for sing-alongs, karaoke and Dutch classics belted out late into the evening.

The programme runs from Motown nights to true Jordaan levenslied sing-alongs — expect to join in. It's friendly, unpretentious and a great taste of old-Amsterdam café culture.

Come for the atmosphere rather than a quiet drink; this is a place that gets going as the evening rolls on.

Highlights

  • Classic Jordaan sing-along café

  • Karaoke and Motown nights

  • Lively mix of regulars and visitors

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Photo: J. S. / Google

Location

Prinsengracht 114, 1015 EA Amsterdam, Netherlands

FAQ

Where is Café de Twee Zwaantjes?
On the Prinsengracht in the Jordaan.
What's the atmosphere like?
Lively and sociable, especially in the evening, with sing-alongs, karaoke and Dutch classics.
Is it good for a quiet drink?
It's quieter by day; evenings get boisterous, so come for the singing and atmosphere.