Little Delirium

Medieval Centre & Red Light District


Its location by the IJ at the northern end of Centraal Station makes this beer specialist ideal while waiting for a train or to pick up bottles to drink aboard, thanks to its extensive craft-beer selection – 20 on tap, including five of its own brews, and more than 100 by the bottle.

Look out for Dutch brews including De Blauwe Tram ('the Blue Tram') from Hillegom, near Keukenhof, and Skuumkoppe (from the Netherlands island of Texel), as well as small-batch beers such as Accidental Jedi (Spain) and Dead Pony Club (Scotland).


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Nearby Medieval Centre & Red Light District attractions

1. Centraal Station

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Beyond being a transport hub, Centraal Station is a sight in itself. The turreted marvel dates from 1889. One of the architects, PJ Cuypers, also designed…

2. St Nicolaaskerk

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In plain view from Centraal Station, the magnificent cupola and neo-Renaissance towers belong to the city's main Catholic church, the first to be built …

3. Schreierstoren

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Built around 1480 as part of the city’s defences, this tower is where Henry Hudson set sail for the New World in 1609; a plaque outside marks the spot. It…

4. Damrak

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The Damrak is the original mouth of the Amstel river – rak being a reach (straight stretch of water). The river flowed from a lock in the Dam into the IJ…

5. Zeedijk

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This is one of Amsterdam's oldest streets. Initially a shipping district, it was a respectable place to be until the 17th century. Then the rich folk…

6. Sexmuseum Amsterdam

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The Sexmuseum is good for a giggle. You’ll find replicas of pornographic Pompeian plates, erotic 14th-century Viennese bronzes, some of the world’s…

7. Brouwerij De Prael

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Brouwerij De Prael offers engaging behind-the-scenes tours of its brewery. Tours depart on the hour and last 40 minutes, followed by a sample (or four)…

8. Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder

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Within what looks like an ordinary canal house is an entire Catholic church. Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder (Our Dear Lord in the Attic) was built in the mid…