The brown bar is a Dutch staple, an old-style drinking environment. It is very gezellig - meaning 'cosy' or 'home-like'.

Basically you get beer, served typically in a weird glass, cheery red faced locals, canal-side seating, and not much more. Bliss.

we are recommending
Café T'Smalle sedate and chatty
In a leafy bit of the Jordaan, rest your aching legs outside on the canal side or inside the wooden-panelled interior. No special beers but a few snacks.
Egelantiersgracht 12

De Prins Pretty reknown example of a dutch bar hangout
Nicely positioned for a late afternoon, early evening baking from the sun, De Prins is attractive and very gezellig. Dutch and locals of all ages mix. A chill place to sit with shopping between your legs.
Prisengracht 124