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Review: Trouw Amsterdam

Trouw is housed in an old newspaper building

When you walk into Trouw, Amsterdam’s newest hip restaurant and nightclub, you may think you left the city altogether.  Set in an old newspaper warehouse, Trouw has a distinct industrial feel so different from the rest of the brick-lined metropolis.  But that’s what makes it so cool.

Trouw does its best to cater to the younger penny pinching crowd, which is why they offer a four course meal at their restaurant for €28 (a steal compared to most nice Dutch eateries).  The menu consists of typical but tasty street food, as well as a selection of international dishes that changes monthly (this month’s fare is inspired by India, Latin America, Mexico and China).  They also have a late night kitchen open until 2:00 on weekends, offering the now famous Trouwburger (meat and veggie options available!), as well as more unusual items like fried rice with satay for around €5 each.

The nightclub part of Trouw is directly connected to the restaurant, so after stuffing yourself silly you don’t have to go very far to reach the dance floor.  Trouw’s nightclub attracts some of the best DJ’s in town, so its easy to loose yourself in the music as you navigate through the packed crowd of Dutch cool kids and hipsters looking to have a good time.  And always a plus, there are two bars (the one closer to the restaurant is hardly ever busy), so you’ll never go thirsty.

Be aware, after a certain hour Trouw does usually have a cover, and entry can cost you anywhere from €8 to €15 depending on the act of the night.  Bring cash!

And go before it’s too late – Trouw is one of Amsterdam’s temporary nightclubs and as of right now is scheduled to last until January 2011.

Trouw, Wibautstraat 127. 1091 GL Amsterdam, NL.  Restaurant open Tue-Sat 18:30-23:00, Nightclub open Fri-Sat until 02:00.