Bars in Amsterdam worth going out for.

The centre belongs to people who don't live here, so almost everything I recommend is outside the canal ring.

I keep track of bars in Amsterdam and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Lofi

Lofi

Amsterdam

Underground house & techno

Oaxaca Amsterdam

Oaxaca Amsterdam

Amsterdam-Centrum • $$$

Ancestral Oaxacan flavors & mezcal

Oedipus Brewing

Oedipus Brewing

Amsterdam-Noord • $$

Craft beer & diner vibes

Bar Oldenhof

Bar Oldenhof Hot right now

Amsterdam-Centrum • $$

Dark cocktails & charm

Café 't Mandje

Café 't Mandje

Amsterdam-Centrum • $$

Historic queer brown bar

SHAKERATO

SHAKERATO

Amsterdam-West • $$

Precise cocktails, warm welcome

Nikotin

Nikotin Hot right now

Amsterdam-Noord • $$$

Asian fusion & natural wine

Yên Dining Bar

Yên Dining Bar

Amsterdam-Zuid • $$

Authentic Vietnamese eats & drinks

Festina Lente

Festina Lente Hot right now

Amsterdam-Centrum • $$

Canal-side cocktails & chill

REM

REM Great Terrace

Amsterdam • $$$$

Historic waterfront hangout

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Bottleshop

Bottleshop

Amsterdam-Oost • $$$

Natural wine & sharing plates

Strand van Oost

Strand van Oost

Amsterdam-Oost • $$

Rooftop beach escape

House of Noa

House of Noa

Amsterdam-Centrum • $$$$

Japanese dinner, late-night dancing

Nieuwe Diep Distillery

Nieuwe Diep Distillery Great Terrace

Amsterdam-Oost • $$

Historic waterside distillery

Soulkitchen Amsterdam

Soulkitchen Amsterdam Hot right now

Amsterdam-Centrum • $$$$

Dinner beats & nightlife

Bar Buka Amsterdam

Bar Buka Amsterdam

Amsterdam-Zuid • $$

Relaxed lesbian bar

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Frequently asked questions

How are these bars in Amsterdam chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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