Event Organisers · Amsterdam

Gollem

Gollem is basically what happens when a Tolkien obsession and a serious love for beer decide to open a bunch of cafés together. It started back in 1974 with one spot, and now it’s six different places across Amsterdam, each with its own personality. The name is a nod to the Lord of the Rings character, and honestly, the vibe checks out: they’ve been obsessed with specialty beer for over 50 years, and they’re not subtle about it. You’ve got options depending on your mood. Café Gollem in de Pijp is the neighborhood favorite with 14 taps and a rotating lineup. Gollem aan het Water is exactly what it sounds like: a terrace by the water, cozy inside, very much a local hangout. Gollem Craft Beers goes harder with 30 taps and 150 bottled beers if you’re actually serious about your craft stuff. Het Elfde Gebod is the historic one on Zeedijk, and the original Raamsteeg location is still there doing its thing since day one. There’s also a spot on Overtoom where you can actually sit down for dinn…