One of my favorite bars downtown. I always run into friends or make new ones when I'm there. I've seen some great shows too. (I met Lady Bunny here.)
The back patio is huge and is equipped with a full service bar. There are stairs that go up to a little deck that over looks the patio. Inside is comfortable, clean, friendly, nicely decorated. I wouldn't call it a video bar, but there are screens with music videos playing both inside and out back.
The music is usually at an appropriate level with just the right amount of light: not too dark but not bright as the noon day sun either. I don't like going out to places to sit in the dark and scream at my friends all night. Amsterdam is not like that.
Parking is pretty good, but take the light rail, it goes right by Amsterdam. Some times if there are big events going on, it can get pretty packed. Other times are a little slower. (Just like anywhere else.)