Bars in Amsterdam
50 spots across 6 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Looking for the best bars in Amsterdam? We've curated 50 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! ✨

Restaurant Heemelrijck

Armoury Bar

Samuel's

De Margaritabar

Hachi

Bar Kaspar

Bar Feijoa

Freddy's Bar

Door 74

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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