Bars in Amsterdam
48 spots across 6 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Amsterdam after dark is best navigated with local intel. These 48 bars and drinking spots across 6 neighborhoods are where the city actually goes — hidden cocktail rooms, natural wine bars, and neighborhood institutions, all rated 4.7★ on average by people who've stood at the bar.
Begin your evening in Centrum and drift toward Oost as the night goes on. Plan No.3 is the crowd favorite — arrive early or expect a wait.
All 48 bars spots in Amsterdam — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Plan No.3
Backstage Bar
Cafe the Barrel
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Rosalia's Menagerie
Café ZILT
Dutch Courage | Cocktail Bar Amsterdam
Three Little Bottles
Café De Dokter
Cafe Pollux
Proeflokaal de Ooievaar
Law & Order Cocktail Bar
De Margaritabar
Cafe de Kroegtijger
Café Brecht
Cafe Belgique
Bar Feijoa
Café Oporto
Freddy's Bar
De Roode Laars
Door 74
Café Nieuw Amsterdam
Cafe Bert
Fitz's Bar Amsterdam
Bar Aan de Kade
Bapa Collective
Bar Bouche
Lola The Green Aardvark
Mitts Restaurant
Rum Barrel
Bar Douwes
Café "De Nieuwe Stek"
Café Kuijper
Bar Restaurant 1900
Local GuideThe 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! ✨
Wijnbar Vindict
Restaurant Europa
Het Dorp café & restaurant
TULA cantina
Semai Restaurant & Lounge
Café ‘t Sluisje
Mount Everest Tandoori
Vuurtoreneiland
Vlees & Co Amsterdam
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best bars in Amsterdam?
Polomaps has curated 48 bars spots in Amsterdam, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include Plan No.3, Cafe Bert, Backstage Bar. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in Amsterdam have the best bars?
The best neighborhoods for bars in Amsterdam include Centrum, Oost, Noord, De Pijp. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.
How can I find these bars spots near me in Amsterdam?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in Amsterdam or anywhere else.
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