Find a Pllek?

I love the NDSM-wharf in Amsterdam-Noord. It rough, industrial and overlooks the IJ. I can wander around for hours. After those wander moment, I end my stroll in or in front of a building made of sea containers with 'Pllek' written on it. Plek means 'place' or 'location' in Dutch, so Pllek appears to be a corruption of that word.

When you walk towards Pllek, you approach it from the back so you only see the stacked up sea containers, but don't be fooled!! Inside it has been decorated into a beautiful self proclaimed "creative hangout". With a big bar, many tables, colourful touches everywhere and a huge window seperating the inside from the outside Pllek is much more then meets the eye. There is plenty of space to sit inside, but on a beautiful day sitting outside at Pllek is ultimate happiness.

The outside has been arranged in a very smart and creative way. A big patio with many picknick tables is attached to the sea containers so you can sit out there with your meal or drink without having the hassle of sand on your food and balancing everything on your lap. Attached to this patio you will find a city beach with (what I absolutely love) boats cut in half and made into benches. Not only can you sit there on these awesome boat-benches, but you can also just put down a towel on the sand to lay down and tan all day. I have never had a meal at Pllek, but the menu looks promissing so I definitely will in the near future (and update this blog). Should you have tried, let me know! Pllek is open from 9.30 a.m. and as long as it is gezellig. Be careful not to miss the ferry (last one at 3 a.m.)!

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