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Brouwerij 't IJ

A craft brewery and tasting room in a former 1911 bath-house beside De Gooyer, the city's tallest wooden windmill, on the Funenkade in Oost.

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The verdict

Who it's worth it for

Great for
  • Travellers on a budget
  • If you've only got a day
  • Couples
  • Solo travellers
  • Local-life seekers
  • Night owls
Depends
  • Foodies
Not for
  • Families with kids

Worth it for travellers on a budget, if you've only got a day and couples; not for families with kids.

Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

It is a genuine independent craft brewery (founded 1985) in a converted bath-house at the foot of the De Gooyer windmill, with none of the branded-attraction gloss of Heineken.
Not independently verified — estimated
It sits out on the Funenkade in Oost, a tram ride from the centre, and the tap room is small with limited seating that overflows onto the pavement.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • With friends

    A laid-back local afternoon of good beer in the sun, no marketing gloss.

  • As a couple

    Unpretentious and authentic; come for the beer, not comfort.

  • Solo

    An easy, genuine spot to drink among locals.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
Beers ~€5; optional tour ~€11
Time
1–1.5 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
A sunny afternoon, when the windmill terrace comes alive.
Getting there
Tram east toward the De Gooyer windmill.
Accessibility
Ground-floor tap room is step-free; seating is limited and informal.
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