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I’m not someone who would generally give a bad review but a recent event at this spot made me have write this review. Absolutely disappointed and disheartened by the arrangement of this spot for euro cup. The bouncer/ guard at the entry point physically pushed my female friend out of the entry point ONLY because she had a milkshake/ smoothie in her bag. She agreed to finish it before entering and while she did so, the bouncer forcefully pushed her out of the area and denied her entry, even though she bought tickets for the match. Absolutely disappointed by this behavior as this spot usually tops my list of places for summer . Seems like the guy called himself the head of security. Hope we have more sane guards, denying entry for all the right reasons and not physically pushing women around.

Euro 2024 25/06 - Organised by Westerunie at Westergasterras.

A very bad experience, extremely crowded. Profit was the main priority.

There are many other better places at Westerpark to watch the game, entrance free & open to all people around it; where you won't feel cramped or encounter unjust and aggressive behavior. See Bar Kantoor, Troost, Radio Radio, and many more.

A security guard bullied our friend, abusing his power and instructing everyone else from the security team not to let her in despite she had purchased a ticket.

She was pushed by him multiple times while standing in front of the 'event gates' trying to finish a protein shake while watching the game (as instructed at the entrance, as it was not allowed to be in her bag), for which she protested.

His words 'I am head of security and I do what I want, you will not get in because I say so and did not obey what I told you '

As confirmed by the police, this space outside is public, and our friend will be taking further actions against the organization.

It was an okay experience until I was dumb enough to order the takoyaki. 12,50 for 3 is more than 4 times the price you pay in Japan but that wasn’t the worst offender. These were dense dough balls with some minced octopus paste mixed in. A Japanese person would commit seppuku for having somebody eat this. Other than this disappointment it’s okay priced for Amsterdam in terms of drinks. Bit of a boring selection but these people don’t cater to that. They are in a park and have a terrace everything else is just a bonus.

Great spot, ok food, moderate service. One of the better places to be at good weather, but understaffed for the capacity on those days.