event space with multiple rooms in the center of amsterdam
event space with multiple rooms in the center of amsterdam
Finding the right venue in Amsterdam is not always easy. You want something central, something that fits your group, and something that actually feels like it means something. Not just a blank room with a projector and a coffee machine. If that sounds familiar, you might want to know more about what @droog has to offer.
Located in the heart of Amsterdam, @droog is a design-driven venue with multiple rooms, each with its own character. Whether you need space for a large conference, a small team session, a dinner, or something in between, there is a room here that works for you.
why multiple rooms matter for your event
When you are organizing an event, one room rarely does the job. You need a main space for the plenary session, a smaller room for a breakout, maybe a spot for catering or registration. Having all of that under one roof, in a venue that actually has personality, makes a real difference.
At @droog, events are not limited to one space. You can combine rooms based on what your event needs. That flexibility is what makes it work for symposiums, training days, product launches, workshops, and celebrations alike.
the spaces at @droog
the grand space is on the ground floor and can hold up to 90 people seated or 160 standing. It has a stage, a beamer, and a sound system. A large sliding door connects it to the garden and the adjacent red space. It works well for conferences, talks, panel discussions, networking drinks, and even pop-up stores.
the red space is a theatre room unlike anything else in Amsterdam. Think deep reds, pinks, oranges, and purples. It has a round U-shaped tribune with movable cushions and seats up to 80 people. The space has all the professional theatre equipment you need. It works best with 50 to 60 people, giving everyone enough room to settle in comfortably.
Upstairs you will find three more spaces. the white space is bright and open, with large white windows that look out onto the Amsterdam canal houses and the garden below. It fits up to 70 in a theatre setting or 50 people seated with tables. It is a great option for larger meetings, trainings, book launches, or even a wedding.
the library is the most intimate room in the building. It has a long table with yellow chairs, flowered wallpaper inspired by a Rijksmuseum painting, and a flat chandelier overhead. It fits up to 10 people and is a wonderful setting for a private meeting or a dinner. It is cosy, calm, and completely its own thing.
At the top of the yellow staircase you will find the cafe restaurant. This is arguably the most beautiful room in the building. A blue butterfly lamp, a curved white tiled bar, a fireplace, and views over the Groenburgwal canal. It is open to the public for lunch every day, but it is also available for private events. It fits up to 180 people standing or 70 seated, depending on how you set it up.
design thinking built into every room
@droog is not just a venue. It is rooted in Droog Design philosophy, a Dutch design movement that questions assumptions and finds meaning in the details. That means every room has been thoughtfully put together. Not just for looks, but with intention.
When you host an event here, the space itself does some of the work. It invites curiosity. It creates conversation. It gives people something to talk about that is not on the agenda.
That is especially valuable for B2B events where you want people to leave thinking differently. Not just informed, but actually shifted in how they see a problem or approach a challenge.
sustainability and local thinking
If sustainability matters to your organisation, it will matter that it matters to us too. @droog prioritizes local sourcing and the building itself is designed with environmental responsibility in mind. Nearly everything inside has been selected or built with that in mind. So when you choose this venue, you are also choosing a space that reflects those values.
what kind of events work here
The honest answer is: most of them. Here is a quick overview of what works well at @droog.
- Conferences and symposiums, using the grand space as a main hall with breakouts in the library or white space
- Workshops and training days, where you need flexible layouts and a calm, focused atmosphere
- Panel discussions and talks, with the stage in the grand space or the theatre setup in the red space
- Private dinners and celebrations, using the library or cafe restaurant
- Product launches and pop-up events, taking advantage of the ground floor and garden
- Live recordings, live streams, and shows, using the full theatre setup in the red space
Because the rooms are all connected, you can move people through the building in a way that feels natural. That flow, from arrival to main session to dinner, is something a lot of single-room venues cannot offer.
in the center of amsterdam
Location matters. @droog sits in the center of Amsterdam, easy to reach by public transport and close to the main landmarks. For guests coming from outside the city, that accessibility removes one layer of friction. For local attendees, it is a destination they will actually look forward to visiting.
Being in the city center also means your event benefits from everything Amsterdam has to offer. Accommodation, restaurants, and culture are all nearby, which is useful if your event runs across multiple days.
a few things worth knowing before you reach out
Room availability varies and popular dates fill up. If you have a date in mind, it is worth getting in touch early. The team at @droog can help you figure out which combination of rooms fits your programme and your group size.
Catering is handled through the cafe restaurant, which means the food comes from the same building and reflects the same local and seasonal approach. You are not dealing with an outside caterer who has never seen the space.
And if you are not sure what you need yet, that is fine too. Sometimes the best starting point is just a conversation about what you are trying to create.