Bars in Amsterdam
53 spots across 6 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Looking for the best bars in Amsterdam? We've curated 53 local favorites across 6 neighborhoods — each one rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Skip the tourist traps and head straight to the spots locals actually love.

Backstage Bar

Cafe the Barrel

Rosalia's Menagerie

Café ZILT

Dutch Courage | Cocktail Bar Amsterdam

Three Little Bottles

Café De Dokter

Law & Order Cocktail Bar

Cafe de Kroegtijger

Café Brecht

Cafe Belgique

Café Oporto

De Roode Laars






The local guide to Amsterdam
Beyond the postcard views, we're living that "gezellig" life 🚲 Skip the center and cruise to Amsterdam-Noord - that's where the real magic happens. Try "bitterballen" at midnight (your future self will thank you). Fun fact: we've got more bridges than Venice and Paris combined. Take that, tourism! ✨

Koffie&Katoen | Coffeebar & Conceptstore

Restaurant Heemelrijck

Armoury Bar

Samuel's

De Margaritabar

Hachi

Bar Kaspar

Bar Feijoa

Freddy's Bar

Door 74

Bar Aan de Kade

Bar Bouche

Lola The Green Aardvark

Mitts Restaurant

BAR JOOST

Drovers Dog Atjehstraat

Ruk en Pluk

Rum Barrel

Bar Douwes

Restaurant Europa

Het Dorp café & restaurant

Cafe Pollux

Semai Restaurant & Lounge

Cafe Cook

Gollem Aan Het Water

Papillon Bakery-Café & Restaurant

Café Nieuw Amsterdam

Mount Everest Tandoori

Vuurtoreneiland

TULA cantina - café & cocktail bar
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