Café Alto

Really great atmosphere and service, also saw Ariana Grande here! Would recommend 100%

Small, intimate, great bartender and great music. What else do you want? It gets crowded so go early, grab a drink and sit up front against the wall at a small table. Relax and enjoy. Eventually a waitress will swing by and you can get another drink.

I love this place! I stopped by every night i was in AMS. Talent is so impressive! Bartenders and staff are really sweet. Prices for drinks are better than most places in the area.

It's hard to add much to these other reviews. This place is terrific! I loved it. I actually asked the bartender (really friendly guy) to recommend an IPA...he said Lagunitas! I knew I was at home! Small and intimate with really solid talent in stage. 30 years ago you would say it's a smoky environment. Not anymore but the vibe harkens back to another era. No cover charge. It doesn't get any better than this...anywhere!

Cafe Alto has been here as long as I remember. Music every night and all through the summer when many places close.
Visiting jazz celebs pass through on occasion as well as many of the best local players. It's a late night place, on Fridays music lasts til 3am!!!!
Every night is different so there is something for just about everyone throughout the week.

Really cool bar, In Amsterdam for my birthday went to see a local band at cafe alto, drums, double bass and keys, blown away by the quality of musicianship of this band (sorry cant remember they're name) they were awesome I would have happily paid to watch. The drinks are a bit pricey €8 for a spirit and mixer but with music like this for free you can't complain. If you love jazz get down there.

Waiting for Melkweg Club to open its doors, my friend and I wandered around looking for something to do. Expensive beers did not really interest us, but we walked by this place and it seemed homey, something that reminded us of a jazz club or dive in New York. I walked up to the door, heard live blues music, and immediately paid the 5 Euro cover when asked.

My friend was not sure what had occurred, but suddenly realized what a good decision we had made. The live blues band played many of the classics and the frontman guitarists turned out to be from Nashville, Tennessee. Us two Americans were wholly impressed to witness a Southern blues man play in Amsterdam of all places.

The crowd included people in their mid 20s and a bit older crowd. It got a bit crowded, but there was standing room. Order some beers and simply enjoy the music.

By far my favourite jazz bar in Amsterdam. Love the cozy interior, very well suited for a jazz bar. The location is in a very touristy area, but it's definitely a gem. The owner is super friendly and helpful. The live jazz music is always of top quality. I would HIGHLY SUGGEST!

I love this place. Very unassuming. Great night with friends here. Niki Buzz was playing. We danced on the benches and had a blast!!!

Perfect place for live jazz while visiting Amsterdam. The atmosphere is very relaxed in this small club/bar. The staff is friendly and the drinks are reasonable. Loved the old pictures and posters that cover the walls and ceilings! Definitely worth a stop!