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The old Brown bars in Amsterdam are full of character - and quite a few smokers. I really don't like the smell of smoke (brought up by one to two packs a day parents all my childhood - you either love it or hate it after that) - but it adds to the olde worlde dark and atmospheric feel of these places. Long may they continue and not be cleaned up or sanitised by any pub chains.
We went in an other one of these bars the night before this photo and I didn't quite close the door properly behind me, the locals (about 20 people squashed into a really tiny bar) couldn't get to the door quick enough to keep the fresh air out. heehee. All very friendly though - these bars are all 'gezellig', which means 'cosy' or 'home-like' I think. Certainly like the home of my youth anyway (though we had a 1970's upwardly mobile drinks cabinet not beer on tap).

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nualabugeye says:

Did you get to De Wildermann? great bar with several years worth of choice of ales!
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:mrMark: says:

no - too many nice bars (and shops) and too little time :)
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