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Gollem
A tiny, classic Belgian-beer café on the Raamsteeg with hundreds of beers — a long-running Amsterdam beer institution.
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Photo: Café Gollem Raamsteeg / Google
On the narrow Raamsteeg in the city centre, Gollem is a tiny, classic beer café that has been an Amsterdam institution for decades. It specialises in Belgian beer, with hundreds of varieties to work through.
The room is small, snug and lined with bottles and glassware, each beer served in its proper branded glass — a sign of how seriously it takes the craft.
Expect a cosy, characterful Belgian-beer specialist — packed and convivial, especially in the evening, with a list deep enough to keep you coming back. The staff can point you to a Trappist, a lambic or a strong blonde depending on your taste.
It's very small, so it fills fast and can be standing-room at busy times — come early for a seat. Central and easy to find, it's a perfect stop for anyone who loves Belgian beer. There are a few Gollem locations in the city; this is the original on the Raamsteeg.
Highlights
Tiny, classic Belgian-beer café
Hundreds of Belgian beers
Each beer in its proper glass
A long-running Amsterdam institution
Central, on the Raamsteeg
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Photo: Café Gollem Raamsteeg / Google
Location
Raamsteeg 4, 1012 VZ Amsterdam, NetherlandsFAQ
- What's Gollem known for?
- Belgian beer — hundreds of varieties, each served in its proper branded glass, in a tiny classic café.
- Where is it?
- On the Raamsteeg in the city centre; this is the original Gollem location.
- Is it big?
- No — it's very small and snug, so it fills fast and can be standing-room when busy.
- What's the atmosphere?
- Cosy, convivial and beer-focused, especially lively in the evening.
- Can the staff help me choose?
- Yes — tell them what you like and they'll steer you to a Trappist, lambic or strong blonde.