Bar Botanique

Nestled on the lively Eerste van Swindenstraat in Amsterdam Oost, Bar Botanique invites you into a vibrant, jungle‑infused escape in the heart of the city. Inside, lush greenery, retro furniture, and warm textures mingle with daylight pouring through restored double‑height French windows—blurring the line between indoor comfort and tropical adventure. Previously home to a neighbourhood gym and Café de Ponteneur—the famed “living‑room of East”—the venue cleverly preserves its community‑center roots while reimagining it as a botanical café, courtesy of Studio Modijefsky’s playful design. A marble‑topped bar, mezzanine lounge, tropical plants, hexagonal Marrakech‑style tiles, and mirrored accents cultivate an atmosphere that’s both retro‑chic and immersive. Bar Botanique is open from morning until late—serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, teas, juices, and drinks—welcoming all day long with its Café Tropique charm. Its menu spans French Mediterranean, Neapolitan sandwiches, pizza, salmon crudo, steak, burgers, Börek, and exciting new warm‑drink offerings like Chai and Matcha—plus vegan and vegetarian delights, including non‑alcoholic cocktails. Whether you're shooting emails with a café latte, meeting friends with wine, or lingering into the evening over a creative workshop (think bead‑embroidery nights!), this place adapts to your mood—and always stays green and glowing. Offering indoor charm, a terrace, vegan options, and lively weekend music, Bar Botanique embodies retro‑stylish comfort with bright communal energy.