4.9 /
18 reviews

the Frederik

170 m2

venue

3

Room

50

guests

Details of The frederik

Located on the ground floor, The Frederik offers a spacious main room with a flexible setup and direct access to its private inner garden. At the front of the venue, you will find an open kitchen and dining area, creating a welcoming place for coffee breaks, lunch or informal conversations throughout the day.

Two separate breakout rooms offer space for smaller sessions or focused group work, making it easy to move between plenary and breakout sessions without leaving the venue. The private garden adds another setting to step outside, take a break or continue the conversation.

With its different rooms, flexible layout and homely atmosphere, The Frederik is a flexible setting for meetings, workshops, training sessions and events.

The venue rental includes WiFi, two flip overs an 80-inch LCD screen, a Sonos sound system, workshop materials, and Air conditioning. You have a private excess to the building.

WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY

Exceptional service and incredible spaces that inspire creativity. Very friendly staff.

Barbara

The event was truly wonderful. Thank you for putting together such thoughtfully designed and welcoming spaces!

Jacob

The space invites people to connect and food and drinks were great. A great fit for team days, thanks!

Gavin

CAPACITY

The Frederik offers a flexible plenary space that can be adapted to suit different group sizes and types of sessions. Choose from a boardroom, carré, theatre or cabaret setup, depending on how you want to meet, work or present. The venue can accommodate up to 50 guests, depending on the chosen setup.

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Double Boardroom

32 PAX
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Single Boardroom

16 PAX
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Carré

20 PAX
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Theatre

30 PAX
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Cabaret

20 PAX
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U-Shape

17 PAX

parking & public transport

The Frederik is centrally located near Frederiksplein and Utrechtsestraat and is easily accessible by bike, tram and metro. Several public transport stops are within walking distance, providing easy connections to Amsterdam Central Station and other parts of the city.

For guests arriving by car, street parking is available nearby. Q-Park Prins & Keizer is approximately a 10-minute walk from the venue, and exit tickets can be arranged upon request and added to the final invoice. Alternatively, guests can reserve a parking space through ParkBee. After booking, you will receive a 20% discount code for selected ParkBee locations.

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Reviews

Don't take our word for it. Here are a few reviews from some clients.

I had a great experience at the Playing Circle. Perfect room, great service and food & beverage. Highly recommend booking this place for a team event. This location has a garden!

Carmen

We had dinner at The Frederik during our leadership offsite and had a great evening. Beautiful location, delicious food and excellent service. Everything was well organized and made for a lovely experience!

Catherine

A beautiful location with an inspiring atmosphere. Perfect for meetings or creative sessions. Everything was taken care of down to the last detail – highly recommended!

Daya

A stunning location; we regularly return here for video shoots. The on-site support provided by one of the regular staff members is always excellent. We’ve already scheduled our first dates for 2026.

Wouter

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OUR EVENT TYPES

Our venues are designed to support many kinds of events, always with warmth, character and a sense of ease.

A sunlit modern dining room with a large wooden table surrounded by six chairs with metal legs and cushioned seats, a beige rug underneath, a tall green plant beside a wooden sideboard with framed artwork and decorative items, a large black industrial pendant light hanging from the ceiling, and tall windows letting in natural light, showing rooftops outside.

Why The
Playing Circle?

inspiring design - homely feeling

Each venue is designed to make you feel at home. From gathering around a large kitchen table to having a meeting on the couch, every part of the venue is thoughtfully designed. We create the right atmosphere for your event, so you and your guests can feel comfortable, focused and inspired.

UNique locations in amsterdam

From an old vaudeville theatre to a loft in the heart of Amsterdam, our venues are anything but ordinary. Each venue has its own unique character, creating a setting your guests will not easily forget.

20 years of experience

With over 20 years of experience in the industry, we know what makes an event work. We have worked with leading brands and organisations, creating experiences that leave a lasting impression on their guests and teams.

high quality service

We take care of every detail, from inspiring catering to thoughtful service. We work closely with small, local craftmanships and make every part of your event feel special. Our experienced team is always one step ahead, so you can focus on what really matters: your gathering and your guests.

Window view: View through white-framed windows into the Vaudeville Theater plenary room, with a long wooden table and chairs in warm afternoon light.Nice interior detail & daylight at Atelier the Vijzel.

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