In 5 days with the g/f for her birthday :D:D:D

Question is where should we go :D and where should we not go :(

I need to know about bars / clubs / restaurants :cool: as well as museums and all the cultural stuff?

I'm allowed to window shop in the red light district - I'm sure she has something up her sleeve though ;)

I also need to know about some :cool: 'cafes', bering in mind we are both non-smokers, but do have healthy appetites :D (if you know what I mean?)

All suggestions are more than welcome. Please help a pair of first time visitors enjoy themselves :D:D:D

van gogh museum is a must

(cough)the neder polm from the green house was the best smoke i had(cough):D

some sort of "district" is there i think ... never been so i dont know ...

brett ;)

hi mate

check out this thread - some good info

http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?ThreadID=166832

take it very easy with the hash cakes/ drinks - can take quite a while to kick in, don't fall into the trap of "this isn't working, let's have some more" and hace a full on trip - you won't be the first if you do!

best restaurant site by a mile is http://www.iens.nl/english/restaurantsIn/Amsterdam/
anywhere worth eating is listed and it's in English too.

Deffo hire a bike, plenty of bike hire places around Centraal station, there are a couple off Dam Square and at least one near the Leiseplein.

Avoid taxis and walk/tram if possible - very expensive and the centre is so small you can walk across it in no time.

Also - bring your warm clothes, it's fecking freezing at the moment!

cheers
Ian

fave restaurant is klaas compaen in raamgracht. well priced thai place which has great food. small so get there early or book

http://www.igougo.com/planning/journalEntryDining.asp?JournalID=9284&EntryID=8284

Sounds like you will be taking coals to Newcastle.

food wise,kentucky,burger king or macky Ds

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PMSL i thought us chelsea boys were supposed to be a high class bunch with sophisticated tastes...............................when is the next game for you?

hi neil
good to see you again at bridge.next ones fulham for me,well have to meet for an apperatif;)

cant meet for an apertif, but we could have a beer.

will you invite fulham71?

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Oh Shaggy...... How will I cope while you are away with that brazen hussy?!?!?!?! ;) :D

mate, u goin to the best damn city in the world, but wit ya bird!??!?! hmmm, she must damn well trust you!

well, clubbing wise, the city is great, with a really lively atmosphere
weather wise, i agree, take some warm clothing, can get rather nippy
red-light, hmmmmm...... very good selection. i think she may get a bit put off though when one of the women beckons you and says 70 for a threesome!
foodwise, i agree, all 3 major fastfoos chains are right next to each other near dam sq, but i'll tellu something, you have to try a kebab from amsterdam, i loved them!

where u staying? best to try and find something central as the cost isnt that much more, and it leaves you in the perfect palce in terms of access

have fun, and drop me a line if you need more help :D

Red_Dog ;) You'll be ok - I'll make it up to you when I come back :D:D:D

Raks - She does trust me, and lets face it, its not like I can misbehave while she's with me is it? It was her idea to go - I just said wherever you want to go, we'll go :D I knew there was a reason I liked her :D:D

Any particuarly good clubs that we shouldn't miss? I have a feeling I will be trying a kebab - its all in the night out ritual

We are staying at the Le Meridian Apollo - I believe it is walking distance to everything, and it looks a stunning hotel so we should be ok.

Oh I think we will have fun ;) and thanks for everything, its been a help :D:D:D