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Top 31 bars in Amsterdam
Vesper Bar is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

1. Vesper Bar

8.6
Vinkenstraat 57, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Cocktail Bar · Haarlemmerbuurt · 89 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: The Vesper Bar is like it has come straight out of a James Bond set, as it is an award-winning cocktail kingdom and this is backed up by its signature Vesper martini.

Café Gollem is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

2. Café Gollem

8.5
Daniël Stalpertstraat 74, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Beer Bar · Oude Pijp · 52 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: If you are a fan of beer then this is the pub for you. Famed for its beer menu, Biercafe Gollem offers drinkers hundreds of craft beers and you even get to taste them before you buy.

Hannekes Boom is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

3. Hannekes Boom

9.1
Dijksgracht 4 (IJtunnel), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Gastropub · Oostelijke Eilanden en Kadijken · 224 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: Dating back to 1662, it is basically a shack on an island next to Centraal Station. This is a great pub to enjoy a local beer and watch the football, live gigs or the passing boats.

Excalibur is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

4. Excalibur

8.9
Oudezijds Achterburgwal 48, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Bar · Amsterdam Centrum · 42 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: The bar has pool tables and Sky Sports television so you and the lads can catch the game whilst having a beer.

Café Belgique is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

5. Café Belgique

8.8
Gravenstraat 2, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Bar · Kuip · 69 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: Covered in bottled beers and beer placards, this great little pub often manages to squeeze in a live band once in a while. There are 50 plus Belgian beers you can drink is another reason to go here.

Café 't Smalle is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

6. Café 't Smalle

9.0
Egelantiersgracht 12, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Wine Bar · Jordaan · 61 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: A renowned wine bar in Amsterdam that also serves a range of beers, including three types of Heineken!

Bubbles & Wines is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

7. Bubbles & Wines

8.4
Nes 37, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Wine Bar · Amsterdam Centrum · 40 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: This low-lit bar is located off of a central Amsterdam alleyway. Whilst usually it is best to avoid alleyways in Amsterdam, this one is offering wine lovers over 50 wines to choose from.

Proeflokaal De Ooievaar is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

8. Proeflokaal De Ooievaar

7.9
Sint Olofspoort 1, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Bar · Amsterdam Centrum · 15 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: It sells a number of beers and special liquors, such as the appropriately named “Bridal Tears”, a self-brewed liquor. Its central location makes it a perfect pit stop too.

Brouwerij 't IJ is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

9. Brouwerij 't IJ

9.3
Funenkade 7 (Zeeburgerpad), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Brewery · Oostelijke Eilanden en Kadijken · 382 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: A brewery in a windmill, I mean how much more Dutch could you get? The pub shuts at 8pm so make sure you visit Brouwerij ‘t IJ in the day.

The Tara is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

10. The Tara

5.9
Rokin 85-89, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Pub · Amsterdam Centrum · 70 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: Most pubs in the world have one bar, but this one has three just because it can. It also has seven rooms and two terraces. The Tara is a British-run pub and offers drinkers a range of European beers.

Floor17 is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

11. Floor17

7.3
Staalmeesterslaan 410, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Restaurant · Overtoomse Veld · 38 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: Based on the 17th floor of the Ramada Apollo Centre in the west of the city, Floor 17 offers cocktails and some stunning views of the city skyline.

Butcher's Tears Brewery and Taprooom is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

12. Butcher's Tears Brewery and Taprooom

8.6
Karperweg 45, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Brewery · Schinkelbuurt · 37 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: Butcher’s Tears is a small independent brewery specialising in hand-crafted beers that is based on a canal side on the outskirts of the city.

BRET is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

13. BRET

7.0
Orlyplein 76, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Beer Garden · Bedrijventerrein Sloterdijk · 27 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: One of the top craft beer bars in Amsterdam, BRET is housed in a bright red building near Sloterdijk Station.

Edel by Dennis is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

14. Edel by Dennis

7.6
Postjesweg 1, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Restaurant · Stadsdeel West · 61 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: This hip spot in the Baarsjes is not only well-known for its range of beers, spirits and wines, but also serves a number of cocktails. The food is also pretty good we hear too.

Franklin Bar & Kitchen is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

15. Franklin Bar & Kitchen

Amstelveenseweg 156, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Restaurant · Schinkelbuurt · 23 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: After a heavy night it is exactly the cosy and chilled-out bar you need. The bar is renowned for its extensive cocktail list, which includes the classic Pornstar Martini and an Espresso Martini.

Hoppe is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

16. Hoppe

8.6
Spui 18, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Bar · Kuip · 107 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: It is one of the most well-known traditional brown bars in Amsterdam, and is located on the Spui square. If you pay a visit, try the aged jenever, or try a beer from its extensive range.

Cafe De Wetering is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

17. Cafe De Wetering

9.3
Weteringstraat 37, Amsterdam, Noordholland
Café · Kuip · 15 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: It is a little gem of a pub in the heart of Amsterdam. There is a good selection of beer available, including the famous Heineken, Amstel and Palm beers.

In 't Aepjen is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

18. In 't Aepjen

8.5
Zeedijk 1, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Pub · Amsterdam Centrum · 53 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: This special bar, which is located near the centre of the Red Light District, has a large list of wines, beers and spirits to choose from.

Bar Bukowski is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

19. Bar Bukowski

9.0
Oosterpark 10, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Bar · Oosterparkbuurt · 122 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: In the eastern part of the city is Bar Bukowski, which stocks a range of beers on tap or in bottles. The array of European ales are accompanied by American ales such as Left Hand Milk Stout.

Proust is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

20. Proust

Noordermarkt 4, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Gastropub · Jordaan · 12 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: Located in the Jordaan region of Amsterdam, Proust is the perfect pit stop on a bar crawl with its range of beers, wines and spirits. The bar’s terrace is a great place to go to on a warm day as well.

Proeflokaal A. van Wees is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

21. Proeflokaal A. van Wees

8.0
Herengracht 319, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Dutch Restaurant · Grachtengordel-West · 31 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: One of the largest of Amsterdam’s tasting houses offers visitors the chance to taste a wide range of jenevers and other Dutch spirits, over 60 in fact! De Admiraal is also a popular party venue.

Café Luxembourg is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

22. Café Luxembourg

6.9
Spui 22-24, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Café · Kuip · 80 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: If you want to taste a number of Dutch beers, then Café Luxembourg is definitely the place to go as it has an abundance of Dutch Beer on offer.

Tales & Spirits is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

23. Tales & Spirits

9.2
Lijnbaanssteeg 5-7 ("Btwn De Singel & De Spuistraat), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Cocktail Bar · Kuip · 184 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: This relatively new bar serves great cocktails and great food. The bar is also located right in the centre of the Red Light District.

i-Dock is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

24. i-Dock

6.4
IJdok 4, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Lounge · Haarlemmerbuurt · 24 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: iDock is a stylish new restaurant-cum-bar that has its own marina. iDock has DJs playing every weekend and you can enjoy the music with its renowned fruity raspberry daiquiri.

Bar Oldenhof is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

25. Bar Oldenhof

9.0
Elandsgracht 84, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Cocktail Bar · Jordaan · 61 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: Its collection of single malt Scottish whiskies is unrivalled. The bar also stocks a huge collection of craft beers too.

Café Scrapyard is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

26. Café Scrapyard

7.3
Kinkerstraat 24, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Café · Da Costabuurt · 14 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: If you and the lads are hungover, then it serves coffee and bacon sandwiches, whilst in the night you can visit it and drink the night away with its crafted cocktails, which can be created by you.

Bluespoon is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

27. Bluespoon

8.5
Prinsengracht 587 (Andaz Amsterdam Hotel), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Restaurant · Grachtengordel-West · 27 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: It is located on the ground floor of Andaz Amsterdam Hotel. It is a bar that puts a modern twist on a typical Dutch drinking establishment.

De Dokter is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

28. De Dokter

8.9
Rozenboomsteeg 4 (Kalverstraat), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Pub · Kuip · 23 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: The Rozenboomsteeg alley is where the Café de Dokter is based. This tiny and really old bar has a large selection of whiskies.

Vyne is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

29. Vyne

Prinsengracht 411, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Wine Bar · Grachtengordel-West · 48 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: Vyne is a smart wine bar that stocks wine from across the world. If you are peckish, then Envy, which is run by the people that own Vyne, is a popular restaurant and is just next door.

Café Chris is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

30. Café Chris

9.0
Bloemstraat 42 (Eerste Bloemdwarsstraat), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Bar · Jordaan · 17 tips and reviews

Rozina S.Rozina Szőgyényi: Opened in 1624, Cafe Chris is the oldest bar in Jordaan and is known as one of the most popular brown bars in Amsterdam. There are a range of beers and spirits for drinkers to choose from as well.

Proeflokaal Arendsnest is one of Top 31 bars in Amsterdam.

31. Proeflokaal Arendsnest

9.2
Herengracht 90, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Beer Bar · Grachtengordel-West · 251 tips and reviews