Brouwerij 't IJ

Brouwerij 't IJ is a working craft brewery and tasting bar at Funenkade 7 in Amsterdam Oost, in the Netherlands, set beneath the De Gooyer windmill, built in 1725 and one of the few windmills still standing inside the city. The brewery is among the best-known craft producers in Amsterdam and brews 30 or more beers on-site. Zatte, an 8% triple, is the beer most associated with it, and Columbus, an IPA, is another regular. There is no real kitchen: the food offer is limited to bar snacks such as bitterballen and cheese, priced around €4 to €10, so it functions as a drinking destination rather than a restaurant. Beers cost roughly €3.50 to €5.50. Many visitors end up drinking standing outside at the base of the mill instead of seated inside, particularly in warm weather, which gives the venue a relaxed, informal, communal atmosphere. The tasting room is open daily from 14:00 to 20:00, so it closes earlier than a typical bar and works better as a pre-dinner stop than a late-night one. Brewery tours run Friday to Sunday and are booked through the brewery's website. The tasting room does not take reservations. The phone number is +31 20 528 6237. The location is a short walk from the Oosterpark and Dappermarkt, and the windmill is a distinctive landmark for photographs.