Intimate 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 intimate bars in Amsterdam and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

FUNK MEDICATION

FUNK MEDICATION One-time only

Thu, Sep 24 · 9:30 PM

Amsterdam-Centrum • $$

Live jazz & cocktails

Iman Spaargaren Quintet

Iman Spaargaren Quintet One-time only

Fri, Sep 25 · 9:30 PM

Amsterdam-Centrum • $$

Intimate live jazz den

Nieuwe Diep Distillery

Nieuwe Diep Distillery Great Terrace

Amsterdam-Oost • $$

Historic waterside distillery

Bar Oldenhof

Bar Oldenhof

Amsterdam-Centrum • $$

Dark cocktails & charm

Café 't Mandje

Café 't Mandje

Amsterdam-Centrum • $$

Historic queer brown bar

SHAKERATO

SHAKERATO Hot right now

Amsterdam-West • $$

Craft cocktails & warm hospitality

Yên Dining Bar

Yên Dining Bar

Amsterdam-Zuid • $$

Authentic Vietnamese eats & drinks

Festina Lente

Festina Lente Great Terrace

Amsterdam-Centrum • $$

Canal-side cocktails & chill

Vertigo

Vertigo

Amsterdam-West • $$

Park terrace dining & drinks

A. van Wees Tasting Locality

A. van Wees Tasting Locality Hot right now

Amsterdam-Centrum • $$

Cheese fondue & genever flights

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Bottleshop

Bottleshop Hot right now

Amsterdam-Oost • $$$

Natural wine & sharing plates

Fitz's Bar Amsterdam

Fitz's Bar Amsterdam Hot right now

Amsterdam-Oost • $$

Storytelling cocktails

Vermeers Wijnkamer

Vermeers Wijnkamer Hot right now

Amsterdam-Centrum • $$

Cozy wine & warm welcomes

Nido Cocktail bar

Nido Cocktail bar Hot right now

Amsterdam-Oost • $$

Rooftop cocktails & park views

Bar Buka Amsterdam

Bar Buka Amsterdam

Amsterdam-Zuid • $$

Relaxed lesbian bar

Zum Barbarossa

Zum Barbarossa Hot right now

Amsterdam-Centrum • $$

Underground speakeasy bar

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Frequently asked questions

How are these intimate 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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