Cocktail bars in Amsterdam
If cocktails are the plan in Amsterdam, start here: 12 cocktail bars listed locally, sorted by what drinkers actually say. Pair two or three of these and you have a full day sorted in Amsterdam.
Cocktail bars in Amsterdam
Cocktail bars and speakeasies around Amsterdam, best-reviewed first. The good ones reward sitting at the bar. Bartenders remember regulars — introduce yourself and tip well.
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Drinking cocktails in Amsterdam
- The best seat in any cocktail bar in Amsterdam is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
- Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
- Cocktail prices in Amsterdam vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.
About Amsterdam
Amsterdam, North Holland, the Netherlands (coordinates 52.37, 4.91, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Sources for Amsterdam: Google Places listings with ratings, re-pulled regularly. If a venue has opened or closed recently, give the listings a week or two to catch up.
More cocktail bars nearby
If Amsterdam itself is thin on this one, these nearby towns have their own guides:
- Cocktail bars in Utrecht (34 km away)
- Cocktail bars in Rotterdam (58 km away)
- Cocktail bars in Antwerp (132 km away)
Common questions
Where do these Amsterdam cocktail bar listings come from?
Google Places listings for Amsterdam with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.
What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Amsterdam?
Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.
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