Best Bars in Amsterdam

We’ve compiled a list of the best bars that this lively city has to offer.

Believe it or not, but anAmsterdam stag dois not always about smoking - bars are a massive part of the Dutch lifestyle too. Famed for making some of the most popular lagers in the UK including Heineken, Amstel and Grolsch, it has a rich history of brewing (and drinking!) tonnes of beer.

You’ll find loads of different bars in Amsterdam, from open-air bars to rooftop bars, grand cafes (a bar and restaurant combined) to cocktail bars - they really do have it all, making it perfect forbar crawls. There are so many, in fact, that it can be hard to know where to start. So, we’ve compiled a list of the best bars that this lively city has to offer so that you can quit searching and spend more time drinking. To find out more about Amsterdam visitThe Highlightsor visit our guide to the city'sbest clubsandcoffeeshops.

Brouwerij t IJ

This craft brewery is set right next to a windmill - it doesn’t get much more Dutch than that! It’s located a little bit outside of the main tourist area, but the beer is definitely worth the tram ride. The brewery offers tours and tasting sessions, or you can just enjoy the pub and outdoor terrace. Don’t worry if you miss the 8pm closing time - you can taste the Brouwerij t IJ brews at a lot of the bars around the city.

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Cafe Hoppe

This old Dutch pub dates back to the 1670s and has been a local favourite for centuries. Head here to try the traditional Dutch combination of beer and bitterballen, your beer will have at least a two-finger head - but in Amsterdam a beer without head is dead!

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The Tara

Originally an English pub called O’ Henry’s, The Tara has now become an epic Dutch bar in the heart of Amsterdam. It’s an international pub where you can go for a drink, have some lunch or dinner while enjoying loads of music and sports. With 5 different rooms and three large bar, there is plenty of room for even the largest of groups.

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Cafe Belgique

Despite being one of the smallest bars in Amsterdam, this tiny venue is one of the hottest spots in the city. Set in an alleyway off Dam square, the main attraction of this bar is the 50 + Belgian beer options, with 8 more beers on tap. Enjoy a relaxed drink here in the early evening, or head down later when the bar is packed with locals squeezed in elbow-to-elbow.

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Vesper Bar

Vesper bar is a swanky James Bond themed cocktail bar which serves killer craft cocktails. You’ve got to try their signature cocktail, the Vesper martini - it was James Bond’s original drink before he switched to the more famous shaken-not-stirred martini. Or, If you want to try something new, just tell the friendly bartenders some of your favourite flavours and they will mix up something delicious just for you.

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De Drie Fleshjes

This bar is the ultimate ‘brown café’ (a traditional Dutch pub), with tobacco stained walls and wooden barrel interiors. Located just off Dam Square, the historic tasting room is the perfect spot to try a glass of Dutch gin. Sip it inside the bar or watch the world go by on the outdoor terrace.

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Sky Lounge

The trendy rooftop bar, set on the top of the Hilton Hotel, offers truly spectacular views of the city centre. Enjoy some of the inventive cocktails on offer as you look out through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Plus, the view gets even better if the weather's nice and you can enjoy the sights of the city outside on the massive terrace. The drinks aren't cheap, but they’re worth it for the views.

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Door 74

This bar is the only speakeasy-style cocktail bar in the Netherlands. The only way to find it is to text your reservation and wait. If you get a reply, they'll send you directions to the hidden door which will lead you to the secret venue. Once you're in, you’ll find yourself back in the Roaring Twenties, so just relax on the velvet couches and take in the intimate atmosphere.

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