Glouglou

GlouGlou is one of my best discoveries lately.
Slightly hidden behind the Oranjekerk, in the heart of de Pijp, Glouglou surprises you with its simplicity, wine menu and friendliness. When you’re there, it almost feels you are abroad, say in France, because the low pace atmosphere really slows down the hectic Amsterdam. For a while at least.
The service scores high, since they take time to get you the best wine that matches your taste preferences. We could try 5 different red wines until we found ‘the right one’. I recommend a wonderful velvety red called ‘Bottleneck’.
The interior is comfortably intimate, not getting too close to your ‘neighbours’. However, I presume on the weekend, the layout and setting gives opportunity to interaction between tables as well, potentially leading to very interesting evenings ;)
The place has a certain dosis of romance packed in Dutch «nuchterheid». Although, the romance definitely wins this time, intentionally or unintentionally.
Love it!

Diese Bar war irgendwie schon immer da. Herrliche Weine, leckere Kleinigkeiten dazu. Und die Atmosphäre ist unübertroffen. Man wahnt sich irgendwo im Süden!

Cozy little neighborhood wine bar.
Great outdoor seating on a nice corner.
The interior is cool. It feels homey.
The wine selection isn’t totally to my liking but the owner admitted he’s still learning.
It’s relaxed but sort of a pearl-​earring type crowd here so far. Either way, once you have a glass of wine in your hand and some sunshine on your face outside, everything is good. :)