Café Mankind is close by the Rijksmuseum, and the Antiques Quarter around the Spiegelgracht is only a few blocks away. This café is secluded beside the slow-moving waters of the Lijnbaansgracht. Mankind possesses its own canal-side terrace, patio and landing stage, so it is possible to get there by boat.

Any visitor to Amsterdam at a loss what to do, should make a point of visiting Mankind, especially on a warm summer day, to sip a drink by the quiet canal, relax and admire the quaint 200- to 300-year-old houses.

At night and in the colder season, the bar is warm and snug enough to be a welcome refuge at any time, and it makes a virtue of its distance from the more voguish concentrations of gay establishments by offering its customers a distinctively individual attention and service.

Café Mankind is a welcoming stop on your visit to Amsterdam . Ideally situated close to the Rijksmuseum, it is the perfect place to take a rest and recover from your sight seeing and partying or as a meeting point for friends.  

The café, owned and run  by Frank for over twenty years, offers a warm and friendly welcome at any time of the year. In the summer you can relax on our canal side terrace or street side patio; and when it gets colder, the café is a snug and warm haven from the chill of the canals.  

Aside from offering an excellent range of freshly made hot and cold light dishes, sandwiches and snacks, the dish of the day – in Dutch its called the dagschotel – is great value at € 9,50. A vegetarian option is always available. Our kitchen is open daily from 12.00 until 20.00 hours.  

At Mankind we have always provided that ‘little bit extra’ and have time to chat, recommend events or attractions you may not have thought of and will do all we can to make your time in Amsterdam a memorable experience. Its all part of the service. We also provide a range of free gay and lesbian magazines and newspapers, maps and information to help you enjoy your stay.  

We are also able to offer our bar and boat for birthday parties and other celebrations and gatherings. Please contact Frank  for details.  

We look forward to seeing you.