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MOLLI
The Molli is a (rented) squatters meeting place. The bar is open every evening from 9pm-1am (Monday from 10pm). Earlier in the evening, on Mondays, there's a 'Kraakspreekuur' from 7-9.30pm. And every Thursday at 7pm you can get vegan food for €2 (desert €0.50 cents extra) at Voku MacMolli. Reserve from 3pm on the day at the number below. Note that on every second Wednesday of the month there is a feminist café.
Van Ostadestraat 55 huis (676 1427)
OCCII
This legalised squat bar/club has a regular concerts (punk, hardcore, alternative, reggae, dub, experimental etc) and parties. Additionally, there's a children's afternoon every Wednesday.
Amstelveenseweg 134 www.occii.orgVRANKRIJK
This centrally-located squat (it's near the Palace) is one of the most established in the city. The bar there is open daily and run by a volunteery collective. They have a huge information board so it's a good first stop. Additionally, they put on lots of benefits, info evenings etc. They're open from 9pm daily (From 10pm Friday, 11pm Saturday). Monday is 'Queer Night'; Tuesday is Solidatarity Cocktail Evening for ASKV; Wednesday goes candlelit with cosy music; Thursday there's a 'Kraakspreekur' (8pm-9pm); Friday is a regular bar; Saturday is an alternative club night; and Sunday is film night.
Spuistraat 216 www.vrankrijk.org
ACADEMIE OT301
Sunday
This is the former Netherlands Film Academie, squatted November 1999, now legalised and fully renovated. It has two large performance/rehearsal spaces, a cinema, cafe and gallery space with an inspired and busy programme of [sub]cultural activities and events. The restaurant there is open every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 6pm and serves delicious vegan food for €5 (dessert costs an extra €1.25). Soup only on Thursday! Reserve from 4pm on the day; dinner is served at 7pm. They play cool music and project slides and service is super friendly. However, when arriving and leaving please be as quiet as possible for the neighbours. Similarly, park your bicycles away from the front door so the pavement doesn't get blocked – or put them up against windows of neighbouring buildings. Note that the restaurant is closed over the summer: check their website!
Overtoom 301 http://squat.net/overtoom301EINDE VAN DE WERELD
Wednesday, Friday
Technically, this restaurant on a colourful boat on the KNSM-eiland isn't a squat but it has its origins in a squat in the area and several of the cooks were the original squatters. The name of the boat is Quo Vadis. Cooks create meals using the freshest of ingredients for €5.50 (veggie) or €7.50 (meat). It's open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 6pm and, like its squat counterparts, is cash only.
Opposite Javakade 21 (419 0222)DE MAYO
Thursday
De Mayo is a clean and comfortable space on the ground floor of a formerly squatted, now legalised, school. They have an Eat The Rich! Voku every Thursday from 8pm-1am with vegan food and cheap beer (donations welcome). They have a 'Kraakspreekuur' here every Monday from 8pm-9pm.
Frederik Hendrikstraat 111-115 (684 6437)
MOLLI
Thursday
Every Thursday at 7pm you can get vegan food for €2 (desert €0.50 cents extra) at Voku MacMolli. Reserve on the day from 3pm on the number below.
Van Ostadestraat 55hs (676 1427)NV314
Friday
This squat has a Voku (People's Kitchen) every Friday from 7pm (reservations not necessary) and donations are asked for the food. Also here on Wednesday and Sundays there is a day café from 1-7pm.
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 314
ZAAL 100
Tuesday, Wednesday, 1st + 3rd Thursday
Near the Haarlemmerplein in a large old building (actually a legalised former squat).They serve hearty, simple vegetarian fare in a casual atmosphere on Tue and Wednesday, and every first and third Thursday of the month (Wednesday is vegan). Call to reserve or come in early. Cash only. Average price for three courses is €5.
De Wittenstraat 100 (688 0127)
FORT VAN SJAKOO
Mon-Fri 11.00-18.00, Sat 11.00-17.00
This polical bookstore is well-stocked with books, 'zines and t-shirts etc. It was formerly squatted and is right by the Waterlooplein market.
Jodenbreestraat 24 (625 8979)
RADIO 100
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