Best Bars drinks in Amsterdam
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From the classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine and Hoppe Amsterdam Spui...., to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.6 · 31,637 reviews
Settle into a restored saloon boat for the Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine in central Amsterdam. Cruise the canals past the Jordaan and the Golden Bend while a host narrates and Dutch cheese and wine are served.
★ 4.4 · 2,276 reviews
Discover Hoppe, a historic brown café on the Spui with a tradition stretching back to 1670. Step in, find a spot among the old gin barrels, and enjoy a beer alongside locals and fellow travellers.
★ 4.6 · 8,711 reviews
Discover Brouwerij 't IJ, a brewery set beside a windmill in Amsterdam. Work through a flight of organic beers with a plate of bitterballen, and consider joining a guided tour.
★ 4.4 · 4,017 reviews
Experience the Light Festival Boat with Unlimited Drinks & Snack on a winter evening in Amsterdam. Cruise under blankets past twenty illuminated artworks while a host explains each piece and the city around it.
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★ 4.6 · 1,595 reviews
Discover Café 't Smalle, a wood-panelled brown cafe beside the canal. Pair a Belgian beer with bitterballen and kaassoufflés, ideally from a seat on the terrace.
★ 4.7 · 4,803 reviews
Discover Proeflokaal Arendsnest, a cosy canalside bar devoted entirely to Dutch beer. Work through the tap list with the help of expert staff and take your glass out to the small terrace.
★ 4.5 · 2,492 reviews
Head across the IJ to Café de Ceuvel, a quirky dockside spot where the whole menu is plant-based. Share a few small plates and linger over a drink among the art and the water views.
★ 4.5 · 7,137 reviews
Find Cannibale Royale tucked into a Handboogstraat alley, where the lights are low and the grill is busy. Dig into short ribs, sausage or a burger in a loud, lively room that keeps going late.
★ 4.4 · 9,746 reviews
Discover Pllek, a container-built waterfront venue in Amsterdam-Noord with a big riverside terrace. Claim an outdoor table, order a drink or a burger, and watch the evening settle over the water.
★ 4.6 · 14,746 reviews
Discover Escape, a central Amsterdam nightclub where DJs, a full bar and a VIP area keep the energy high. Grab a table, order drinks and dance until the early hours.
★ 4.5 · 2,554 reviews
Experience Madre, a beautifully designed vegetarian Mexican restaurant in central Amsterdam. Opt for the chef's choice menu and let the staff guide you through the dishes, with drinks to match.
★ 4.8 · 763 reviews
Discover Namche, the Nepalese kitchen reviewers call a must-visit in Amsterdam. Order the jhol momos, then share dal makhani and garlic naan in a warm, friendly room.
★ 4.7 · 653 reviews
Discover Super Lyan, the Mr. Lyan bar tucked inside the Kimpton De Witt hotel. Settle in for inventive cocktails that nod to Amsterdam, served by a welcoming team in a beautifully designed room.
★ 4.3 · 3,959 reviews
Discover Hannekes Boom, an easygoing dockside spot near Centraal Station. Grab a table by the water, order drinks and a burger by QR code, and watch boats pull in beside the terrace.
★ 4.5 · 1,928 reviews
Discover Door 74, a Prohibition-style cocktail bar in central Amsterdam. Settle into dark wood and Art Deco details while attentive bartenders serve classic and creative drinks.
★ 4.8 · 602 reviews
Discover Café De Dokter, a tiny historic bar behind heavy doors in central Amsterdam. Settle at the old bar with a draft beer or cocktail and soak in the quirky vintage details.
★ 4.5 · 763 reviews
Discover Pulitzer's Bar, an elegant hotel bar in the heart of Amsterdam with old-world decor. Settle into the glamorous room and enjoy expertly made cocktails alongside upscale bites.
★ 3.7 · 1,581 reviews
Warm up with the Light Festival Cruise + Stroopwafel & Hot Choco, a covered-boat trip through Amsterdam's winter canals. The captain guides you past glowing artworks, bridges and houseboats over about 75 minutes.
★ 4.2 · 16,140 reviews
Discover Icebar in central Amsterdam, where everything from the walls to the glasses is carved from ice. Start with a welcome cocktail in the lounge, then wrap up in a jacket and gloves for your drinks in the freezing ice room.
★ 4.1 · 2,381 reviews
Discover Amsterdam's Red Light District nightlife on a hosted pub crawl built for meeting fellow travellers. Kick off with introductory shots, hop between bars with drink deals and games, and finish the night with entry to a club.
★ 4.8 · 1,059 reviews
Discover Dutch Courage, a warm, welcoming cocktail bar in central Amsterdam. Let the bartenders introduce you to genever through carefully made drinks in a cosy, authentic setting.
★ 4.5 · 613 reviews
Step into Cafe de Druif, an old-style brown cafe on a quiet Amsterdam street. Settle in with a well-kept beer and a plate of crisp bitterballen among regulars.
★ 4.6 · 1,003 reviews
Discover Hiding in Plain Sight, a discreet cocktail bar in Amsterdam-Centrum that rewards those who seek it out. Sit near the bar, watch the mixologist work, and try inventive drinks such as an old fashioned with truffled honey syrup.
★ 4.6 · 1,613 reviews
Discover Flying Dutchmen Cocktails, a first-floor cocktail bar in Amsterdam-Centrum reached by a steep staircase. Settle in and let the friendly bartenders match you with a well-crafted, original drink while learning about their craft.
★ 4.5 · 1,318 reviews
Discover Veganees, the vegan Asian street-food spot in Amsterdam-Oost. Share bao buns and Korean fried cauliflower, then warm up with a bowl of miso ramen.
★ 4.1 · 502 reviews
Reserve a seat at De Juwelier, where the chefs plate your dishes right in front of you. Enjoy a multi-course menu of inventive cooking and a thoughtful wine list in a stylish central setting.
★ 4.8 · 1,317 reviews
Discover Rosalia's Menagerie, a cosy Amsterdam-Centrum cocktail bar you enter by ringing a bell. Once inside, work through a short, thoughtfully curated menu served by friendly, professional bartenders.
★ 4.8 · 1,001 reviews
Discover Bar Mokum, a hidden cocktail bar beneath the streets of Amsterdam-Zuid. Sip carefully made drinks while exploring a one-of-a-kind interior that recreates a night out on an Amsterdam street.
★ 4.6 · 519 reviews
Discover Vesper, now evolving into Santo, a central Amsterdam spot that has moved from Bond-inspired cocktails to a more relaxed all-day format. Drop in for a drink, coffee or a bite and see how the new concept is taking shape.
★ 4.7 · 660 reviews
Discover Bar Kauffmann, the Amsterdam-West bar where falafel gets a creative, grown-up treatment. Order a pita, settle into the laid-back room and stay on for a drink once the plates are cleared.
Amsterdam · 🎭 Entertainment
Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine
1h
Amsterdam · 🍸 Drinks
Hoppe Amsterdam Spui....
1h30
Brouwerij 't IJ
Light Festival Boat with Unlimited Drinks & Snack
1h15
Café 't Smalle
Proeflokaal Arendsnest
Amsterdam · 🍽️ Food
Café de Ceuvel
Cannibale Royale Handboogstraat
Pllek
Amsterdam · 🌙 Nightlife
Escape
2h30
Madre
Namche Amsterdam
Super Lyan
Hannekes Boom
Door 74
Café De Dokter
Pulitzer's Bar
Light Festival Cruise + Stroopwafel & Hot Choco
Icebar Entry Ticket with 3 Drinks
Red Light District Pub Crawl with Unlimited Shots
4h
Dutch Courage | Cocktail Bar Amsterdam
Cafe de Druif
Hiding in Plain Sight
Flying Dutchmen Cocktails | Cocktail Bar Amsterdam
Veganees | Vegan Aziatisch Streetfood Restaurant
De Juwelier
2h
Rosalia's Menagerie
Bar Mokum
Vesper
Bar Kauffmann
