Did we really need another cutesy bar on the canals? Not really, we thought. But after visiting Café Marcella, we’ve changed our tune. Big time. This charming, red-awninged café on the Prinsengracht is a lovely spot for a long, languorous breakfast with the paper in tow as it is for a buoyant, booze-filled afternoon with friends on the weekend. They’ve scored serious bonus points for their elevated ‘borrelhapjes’.

For the very best meat in town, we highly recommend popping into our favourite butcher, Slagerij de Leeuw. While it's certainly not cheap, the quality of the meat and the super helpful staff make it worth every penny.

The gorgeous natural skincare brand has finally made its way to Amsterdam and we couldn't be happier! It's shop is so bright and beautiful, and the lovely staff are always ready to jump to your help.

One of our absolute favourite things to do in Amsterdam is to take to the streets at the golden hour. As the sun begins to set, the windows start to light up, and prime time peeping begins. Nearly every window affords a little taste of how Amsterdammers live – and decorate. When the inspiration becomes overwhelming, we head straight to Mobilia for a little design refresh. We recommend you do the same.