IJver Amsterdam
IJver Amsterdam - industrial event hall and terrace
Key charistaristics:
Max. capacity sit down:
120
Number of (semi)private areas:
7
Type of cuisine:
French, Bistro
Location:
Amsterdam
Area:
North, Industrial
IJver is an industrial café-restaurant and event venue in Amsterdam-Noord, set inside a converted, century-old ship's warehouse on the iconic NDSM wharf. It suits relaxed group dinners, drinks receptions and large-scale corporate parties alike.
The kitchen blends French technique with Amsterdam ease, and the bar pours 19 beers on tap. A heated indoor-outdoor terrace and a sun-drenched outdoor terrace, framed by the area's graffiti art, extend the space through every season.
Groups and events
IJver offers seven distinct industrial spaces, individually bookable or combined into larger configurations, and the entire warehouse can be hired exclusively for very large groups.
- Capacity: up to 120 seated in the combined space
- Private/semi-private rooms: 7, ranging from 35 to 150 m²
- Full venue buyout: up to roughly 850 guests for reception-style events
- Cuisine: French-inspired bistro fare built on seasonal, Dutch produce
Opening hours:
Monday to Wednesday: 10:00 – 00:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 01:00
Friday: 10:00 – 02:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 01:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 22:00
A representative selection from IJver's seasonal dinner menu (dishes rotate with the season):
Small plates
- Steak tartare with tarragon mayonnaise and a fried egg
- Sea bass sashimi with mango, avocado and lime
- Smoked eel with toast, horseradish, chives and radish
- Burrata with beetroot, olives and pistachio
Mains
- Grilled entrecôte with celeriac cream and gremolata butter
- Coq à la bière — roasted chicken with chestnut mushrooms, beer and bacon
- Grilled salmon with bimi, fennel and beurre blanc
- Schnitzel with white cabbage and ravigote sauce
- The IJver burger with chipotle sauce, cheddar and fries
Dessert
- Crème brûlée with lemongrass and blueberry sorbet
- Sticky toffee pudding with espresso-brandy ice cream
A three-course chef's menu, including a vegan option, is also available.
Example menu: