Claire Bissell

About Claire

British writer Claire Bissell lives in the Dutch capital and has written about the best food, drink and cultural spots Amsterdam has to offer.

Recent stories from Claire

Amsterdam Light Festival.
Outdoors, Cityscape, Architecture, River, Night, Water, Reflection, Bridge, Color Image, Building Exterior, No People, Photography, Illuminated, Travel Destinations, Horizontal, Downtown District, Bridge - Built Structure, Sky, City

Oct 23, 20253 min read

6 reasons that winter is the ideal time to visit Amsterdam

A lowly-lit, but atmospheric interior of a bar in Amsterdam; the walls are lined with wood, with a line of square marble-topped tables

Jun 6, 20194 min read

Dutch gin: where to sip jenever in Amsterdam

Features - Traditional old buildings in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Mar 15, 20196 min read

Restorations, Rembrandt and revolutions: the best of Amsterdam in 2019

May 2018: A group of people drinking on the sandy river banks at NDSM Wharf.
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Oct 24, 20184 min read

Noord: a guide to Amsterdam's coolest neighbourhood

The exterior of The Dutch Weed Burger Joint restaurant in Amsterdam, The Netherlands © Claire Bissell / Lonely Planet

Jul 4, 20184 min read

Meat-free munching: Amsterdam for herbivores

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Jan 18, 20184 min read

How to live like a Local in Amsterdam

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Nov 7, 20164 min read

The 10 best craft beer bars in Amsterdam