Dining (Afro Cuisines)
SAAM
Contemporary African-inspired fusion cuisine
Stadionplein 111, 1076 CK Amsterdam
Tropicana Lounge
Afro-Caribbean dining with cocktails & nightlife
Bijlmerplein 126, 1102 DB Amsterdam
Semhar
@semharamsterdam
Ethiopian, popular among Afro-diaspora communities
Abyssinia Restaurant
Ethiopian & Eritrean cuisine with traditional injera platters
Jan Pieter Heijestraat 190, 1054 ML Amsterdam
GoldCoast (World of Food)
Ghanaian staples: fufu, jollof, peanut soup, banku, fried tilapia
Ganzenhoef Market Stalls
Afro-diaspora street food: Ghanaian oliebollen, Surinamese sausages, tilapia
-
Ganzenhoef Market, 1103 Zuidoost
Culture
The Black Archives
@theblackarchives
Afro-Dutch history archive & cultural hub
Tropenmuseum (Afro exhibits)
@tropenmuseum
Rotating exhibitions on Africa, Caribbean & colonialism
FENIX – Museum of Migration (Rotterdam)
Newly opened museum (May 2025) dedicated to global migration stories and diaspora heritage
Bijlmer Parktheater
@bijlmerparktheater
Afro-Caribbean music, dance & theater hub in Zuidoost
Slavery Monument, Oosterpark
Public
National monument commemorating the abolition of slavery (2002)
National Institute for the Study of Dutch Slavery (NiNsee)
Research & education center on slavery history
Surinameplein
Public
Square honoring Surinamese community in Amsterdam
Bijlmer Arena murals
Street art murals honoring African-Caribbean heritage
Bijlmerplein, Amsterdam-Zuidoost
Add a footnote if this applies to your business
Festivals & Gatherings
Kwaku Summer Festival
@kwakufestival
NL’s largest Afro-Caribbean festival (food, music, sports, July–Aug)
Lounges & Nightlife
Madam Amsterdam (A’DAM Tower)
@madamadamsterdam
Rooftop bar with panoramic views, stylish lounge vibe
SkyLounge Amsterdam (DoubleTree)
@skyloungeamsterdam
Chic rooftop bar with cocktails & DJs, diverse crowd
Boom Chicago x Black Out events
@boomchicagoamsterdam
Afro-diaspora comedy & nightlife collabs
Bar Botanique
@barbotanique
Vibrant tropical-style bar popular with diverse community
Tolhuistuin
@tolhuistuin
Cultural space with Afro-centric events & DJ nights
Co-working & Community
B. Amsterdam
@b_amsterdam
Creative hub with multicultural community
The Social Hub
@thesocialhub
Hybrid co-working/hotel, young international crowd
Hair & Beauty
Locs by Roots
@locsbyroots
Afro hair locs & natural hair specialist
Fajah Hair Braiding
@fajahhairbraiding
Trusted salon for braids in Zuidoost
My Black Hair NL
@myblackhairnl
Afro haircare product store (online + physical)
Barber Station Bijlmer
@barberstation
Barbershop with expertise in fades & textured hair
Queen of Braids
@queenofbraidsamsterdam
Specialist in protective styles & creative braiding
Add a footnote if this applies to your business
Wellness & Movement
POC Run Club Amsterdam
Inclusive running crew centered in Zuidoost
Afro Dance Amsterdam
@afrodance.amsterdam
Afrobeat dance classes & workshops
Kizomba Touch
@kizombatouch
Black dance studio offering kizomba, semba & Afro-Latin fusion
Studio 44 Zuidoost
Zumba, Afrofitness & boxing with Black trainers
-
Bijlmerdreef 44, 1102 BW Amsterdam
Nature & Reconnection
Oosterpark
Public Park
Diverse, community-loved park for picnics & cultural gatherings
Nelson Mandelapark
Public Park
Cultural heart of Zuidoost, home of Kwaku Festival
Vondelpark
Public Park
Amsterdam’s iconic park, ideal for meetups & relaxation
Gaasperplas
Public Park
Lake & park in Zuidoost, BBQs & community picnics
Amsterdamse Bos
Public Park
Large forest/park for hiking & wellness on city’s edge
Hidden Gems
Bijlmer Bookstore (Black Owned)
@blackownedbookstore
Independent bookstore for Afro literature & community
Tolhuistuin Afro nights
@tolhuistuin
Afrobeat & diaspora DJ sessions in Noord
Gaasperplas BBQ scene
Public Park
Local Afro-Caribbean families gather on weekends
Luxury Picks
Conservatorium Hotel
Luxury 5-star hotel often chosen by Afro-Caribbean travelers & artists
W Amsterdam Rooftop (W Lounge)
@wamsterdamhotel
High-end rooftop lounge with cocktails, often hosting diaspora crowds
Ron Gastrobar
@rongastrobar
Upscale dining by celebrity chef Ron Blaauw, Afro-influenced flavors
Strandzuid
@stran
Stylish city beach club, luxury vibe, diverse international crowd