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  1. In Den Ouden Vogelstruys

    On the main drag, this antique bar is a little bit naughty and a little bit nice. The entrance has big, old, heavy red curtains, and inside there are photos of big, old, heavy men on the wall, big, old, heavy light fittings, and big, old, heavy Trappist beer.

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  2. John Mullins

    This superfriendly Irish pub features a very popular but challenging quiz night on Tuesdays. Sample questions might include this: 'What was the first to feature seat belts: cars or planes?' The collective groans can be heard for streets around.

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  3. Matuchi

    Matuchi bills itself as an 'Orient Style Lab', but it's a bit more than that: there's a dash of A Clockwork Orange in the interior design, mixed with de rigueur Arabian themes. All in all, a hot joint in which to have a cool drink.

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  4. Night Live

    A nightclub in an old church that opens after midnight at weekends; eclectic musical policy.

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  5. Take One

    Cramped and narrow from the outside, this 1930s tavern is manages to stock well over 100 beers from the most obscure parts of the Benelux region. It's run by a husband-and-wife team who also organise beer tastings and refer to their customers as 'victims'. Relax, though, they'll willingly help you select the brew most appropriate to your tastes. Some of these beers have a huge kick, attaining 10% alcohol volume in some cases.

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