Lion's Head Restaurant and Brewery

Van Woustraat 36, 1073 LM Amsterdam

Closed now · opens Mon 16:00

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Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 18 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

BAR BITES

TRADITIONAL BILTONG

12.00

Biltong — 100g House-made biltong from premium beef and seasoned with a unique blend of spices and slowly air-dried.

estimate≈ 250 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79

DROEWORS

6.50

Traditional South African dried sausage made from high-quality beef, seasoned with coriander and other spices, then cured in our dryer

estimate≈ 320 kcal3 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

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LION’S KILL

24.00

Lion's Kill

estimate≈ 1200 kcal60 g carbsheavy 41

LIONS HEAD ALL-OUT NACHOS

16.00

Nachos — Our legendary nachos — homemade tortilla chips piled high with chilli con carne, melted cheddar, jalapeños, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream.

estimate≈ 1100 kcal90 g carbs

CHILI POPPERS

9.00

estimate≈ 450 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

HALLOUMI FRIESvegetarian

10.00

estimate≈ 500 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

BABOTIE SAMOOSAS

9.00

Babotie Samosas — 2 handmade samosas filled with aromatic babotie mince

estimate≈ 350 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65

LIGHTLY BATTERED CALAMARI

14.00

Calamari — Light crisp batter, lemon & aioli sauce

estimate≈ 400 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

CRISPY CHICKEN WINGS

12.00

Chicken Wings — Golden fried wings tossed in your choice of sauce. Choose your flavour: NEW YORK Buffalo • Peri-Peri • Korean BBQ • BLIKSEM Hot!

estimate≈ 600 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

PERI-PERI PRAWNS

24.00

6 PERI-PERI tiger prawns served

estimate≈ 350 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

MAIN DISHES

SMOKEY BBQ RIBS

27.00

BBQ Ribs — Slow-smoked spare ribs basted in our spicy house BBQ sauce, served with fries.

estimate≈ 1100 kcal70 g carbsheavy 43

BEEF TRINCHADO

25.00

Tender sirloin cubes in rich Portuguese garlic & chilli sauce, served with fries.

estimate≈ 950 kcal60 g carbs

LION’S HEAD BOEREWORS

18.00

Boerewors — House-made South African boerewors sausage, flame-grilled and served with chakalaka and pap.

estimate≈ 850 kcal65 g carbs

MIXED BRAAI PLATTER (FOR 2)

64.00

Mixed Braai Platter — Mixed grill platter of smokey BBQ ribs, half chicken and boerewors served with corn on the cob, crispy fries and side salad

estimate≈ 2800 kcal180 g carbsheavy 21

KALK BAY FISH & CHIPS

20.00

Fish and Chips — Beer-battered Cape Hake, comes with fries

estimate≈ 900 kcal75 g carbs

CRISPY PORK KNUCKLE

28.00

Pork Knuckle — crispy roasted pork knuckle served with red cabbage, sauerkraut and house fries

estimate≈ 1200 kcal60 g carbs

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL

22.00

Parmesan panko–crumbed chicken schnitzel served with fries and creamy mushroom sauce

estimate≈ 1000 kcal65 g carbs

PERI PERI CHICKEN

18.00

Flame grilled, juicy Peri-Peri chicken breast,, a South African favorite

estimate≈ 450 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71

LIONS HEAD ORIGINAL

18.00

Cheeseburger — Smashed patty with onions, cheddar cheese, house pickles & tomato.

estimate≈ 850 kcal55 g carbs

BACON LOVERS

22.00

Bacon Burger — Smashed patty with cheddar cheese, house pickles, onions and crispy bacon.

estimate≈ 950 kcal55 g carbs

THE BOERI BURGER

18.00

Boeri Burger — Boerewors-spiced patty, melted cheddar, house chakalaka, Lions Head burger sauce and crisp lettuce on a toasted brioche bun.

estimate≈ 850 kcal45 g carbs

CRISPY CHICKEN

18.00

Crispy Chicken Burger — Crispy southern fried chicken breast, cheddar cheese with tomato, lettuce & homemade pickles.

estimate≈ 780 kcal42 g carbs

GARDEN ROUTEvegetarian

16.00

Halloumi Salad Burger — Grilled haloumi, tomato, red onion, fresh cucumbers and mixed salad

estimate≈ 620 kcal38 g carbs

LAMB BUNNY

22.00

Lamb Bunny Chow — curry served in a hollowed-out loaf of bread

estimate≈ 950 kcal85 g carbs

VEGGIE BUNNYvegetarian

17.00

Veggie Bunny Chow — curry served in a hollowed-out loaf of bread

estimate≈ 820 kcal95 g carbsbalanced 69

SIDES

THICK-CUT FARM FRITES

6.00

Farm Fries — Skin on fresh-cut farm fries, double-fried for a crisp bite and fluffy interior

estimate≈ 420 kcal45 g carbs

SLAP CHIPS

7.00

Soft, chunky South African–style slap chips, tossed in malt vinegar

estimate≈ 450 kcal48 g carbs

SWEET POTATO FRIES

8.00

Golden sweet potato fries with a crisp bite

estimate≈ 380 kcal42 g carbs

AROMATIC SAVOURY RICE

5.00

Savoury Rice — Aromatic South African–style savoury rice

estimate≈ 220 kcal35 g carbs

SIDE SALADvegetarian

5.00

Fresh mixed leafy greens, lightly dressed.

estimate≈ 120 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

MUSHROOM SAUCE

3.00

estimate≈ 110 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

DESSERTS

MELKTERT

9.00

SA classic dessert. Silky vanilla milk custard tart on a golden coconut biscuit base, dusted with cinnamon

estimate≈ 550 kcal58 g carbsheavy 27

MALVA PUDDING

9.00

Spongy caramelized cake soaked in a rich, buttery syrup and served with vanilla ice cream

estimate≈ 720 kcal85 g carbsheavy 26

PEPPERMINT CRISP TART

9.00

Creamy peppermint chocolate dessert with caramel and biscuit layers.

estimate≈ 680 kcal62 g carbsheavy 22

MILKSHAKES

BUBBLEGUM

8.00

Bubblegum Milkshake — Classic SA blue bubblegum milkshake

estimate≈ 580 kcal65 g carbsheavy 30

DOM PEDRO KALUHA

9.00

Kahlua Milkshake — Vanilla milkshake with Kaluha

estimate≈ 620 kcal55 g carbsheavy 16

DOM PEDRO AMARULA

9.00

Amarula Milkshake — Vanilla milkshake with Amarula Cream

estimate≈ 640 kcal58 g carbsheavy 15

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South African snacks and grill

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

The menu offers many cured meats and grilled options. Most carbohydrates are found in the sides and burgers.

11 diabetes-friendly · 34 dishes

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Address: Van Woustraat 36, 1073 LM Amsterdam
Hours: Mon16:00–23:00
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Contact: +310648450378 shaun@lionsheadbrewing.com
Sources: Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), lionsheadpub.nl/
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