Homemade beef burger
13,00with old cheese, bacon, caramelised onion, Gasthuys sauce and garnish on a brioche bun
Eetcafé ’t Gasthuys
Brown café · Lunch • Dinner • Drinks in the heart of Amsterdam
Since 1977
Every week
Something on every day at 't Gasthuys
Weekday or weekend: this is what's always on.
Monday
Student night
Beer for €1.90 and a pitcher for 11 euros.
Friday Cocktail night: happy hourFrom 17:00 to 22:00 all cocktails for 5 euros.
Every day Lunch from 12:00 to 16:30Toasties, sandwiches, homemade burgers and soup of the day.
Every day Dish of the day from 9.75A different special every day, always the same price.
Homemade
Our favourites
Rump steak
20,00with homemade Charlotte sauce (cream, mushrooms, bacon, onion, whiskey)
Ossenworst sandwich
9,50Ossenworst (Amsterdam beef sausage) with mustard and homemade pickle on a sourdough roll
Terrace on the Grimburgwal
Enjoy the heart of Amsterdam
Our eetcafé is located on the atmospheric Grimburgwal, in the middle of the historic city centre. The perfect spot for lunch, dinner or drinks – inside our characterful café or outside on our sunny terrace by the water.
The cosiest pub quiz in the heart of Amsterdam
Pub quiz
Next pub quiz: Tuesday 17 November
Looking for a fun pub quiz in Amsterdam? At Eetcafé 't Gasthuys we host a cosy quiz night full of questions, music, drinks and of course plenty of competition. Right in the centre of Amsterdam, 't Gasthuys is the perfect place for a night out with friends, colleagues or family. Our pub quiz is easy-going, competitive and above all great fun. Whether you come to win or just for a nice evening at the bar: everyone can join.
More about the pub quizPub quiz winners
Vissersboulevard
Winner on October 7, 2026
Lorem Ipsum Dolor
Winner on September 16, 2026
Polonium
Winner on June 24, 2026
Huize Woerde
Winner on June 17, 2026
Noord Gestoord
Winner on April 8, 2026
History
The smell of the past
Piet Römer, one of the best-known actors in the Netherlands, was the first owner of the café. On 6 November 1977 he received a liquor licence and permission to have staff work behind the bar. In 1979 the café came into the hands of the previous owners, and since January 2025 it has been run by three former colleagues who hold the café close to their hearts.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes. Gluten-free bread is always available, and our fries come from a separate fryer that is used for fries only, so our fries are always gluten-free. Cross-contamination in the kitchen can never be fully ruled out, so please always tell us about your allergy.
Until what time can I have lunch at 't Gasthuys?
Lunch is served every day from 12:00 to 16:30. After that the kitchen continues with dinner until 21:30 (Friday and Saturday until 22:00). Rump steak, spare ribs, oven-baked salmon and the Caesar salad can be ordered all day.
Can I book a table?
Yes, with the Book a table button on the website, by email or by phone. With a smaller group you can also just walk in.
Do I need to book for lunch?
No, for 1 or 2 people there is always room: just walk in. Coming with 3 or more? Please book a table with the Book a table button. Groups of 8 or more send a group request and we'll email you about the options.
Can we come with a group?
Of course. Choose 'Group request' when booking and we will email you about the options.
Do you have vegetarian lunch dishes?
Yes, for example the cheese toastie (or cheese and tomato), the honey-brie toastie, the brie sandwich and the vegetarian Beyond Meat burger. Also ask about the soup of the day.
Can I have a gluten-free lunch?
Yes. Gluten-free bread is always available and our fries come from a separate fryer used for fries only. Cross-contamination in the kitchen can never be fully ruled out, so please always tell us about your allergy.
Is there a terrace?
Yes, in good weather you can sit outside on our terrace on the Grimburgwal, right by the water. Inside there is always room in the brown café.
Where can I have lunch near the UvA and Rokin?
Eetcafé 't Gasthuys is at Grimburgwal 7, less than a 2-minute walk from Rokin metro station and the University of Amsterdam (Binnengasthuis). Dam Square, the Kalverstraat and the Spui are also within walking distance.