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Café ZILT

Bar Pub

👍👍 This experience had everything you need in a whisky tasting set up. We tried real good whisky, had some yummy bites with it, and the highlight of the experience was the expert; Micheal, He definitely made the experience great, highly recommended. People often mention whiskey, whisky, great, good, knowledgeable, beer, selection, friendly, staff, experience,


Address

Zeedijk 49, 1012 AR Amsterdam, Netherlands

Website

www.cafezilt.nl

Contact

+31 20 421 5416

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (899 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 5 PM to 2 AM
  • Saturday: 5 PM to 2 AM
  • Sunday: 5 PM to 3 AM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 5 PM to 3 AM
  • Thursday: 5 PM to 3 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: whiskey (18) whisky (12) great (11) good (8) knowledgeable (8) beer (8) selection (7) friendly (7) staff (7) experience (6)
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  • 5/5 Samer Al A. 1 month ago on Google • 35 reviews New
    This experience had everything you need in a whisky tasting set up. We tried real good whisky, had some yummy bites with it, and the highlight of the experience was the expert; Micheal, He definitely made the experience great, highly recommended.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sebastiaan R. 1 year ago on Google
    Stumbled across this place while killing some time waiting for a restaurant reservation nearby, but I’m very happy to have found the place. This cafe has a dutch feel to it but I wouldn’t say it’s like a typical ‘bruin café’. It is very nice and cozy though. I can imagine coming back even by myself with a good book. There are plenty of interesting beers and whiskeys to try and the location is very convenient as well.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Rebecca L. 1 year ago on Google
    There is a great whiskey selection, but they under pour and over charge. The bartender was professional and knowledgeable, but I was one of the only people there for whiskey. The bar was crowded with noisy, obnoxious beer drinkers. I would have loved to try a few other whiskies, but with one pour being 19€, one had to be enough.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas H. 5 years ago on Google
    Perhaps my favourite bar in the city. For those who have a love for beer or whisky, this is a must. If, as in my case, you’re into both, you’d be mad to miss it. Not only is the selection of products extensive, as is the knowledge of the delightful bartenders; with many local beers on the ever changing taps. There’s an excellent sense of community here, with charming clientele and regular performances from local musicians. A world away from the nearby red lights, this establishment comes as an extremely welcome oasis.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David F. 2 years ago on Google
    I'd recommend the whiskey taking. Laurens is incredibly knowledgeable, witty, and friendly. He made us feel at ease straight away and taught us a lot.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam A. 7 months ago on Google • 333 reviews
    It's been on my bucket list for a while. Don't let the over-touristic red light district next door put you off! What a great place with a large collection of whiskies with an exceptional service. Thank you
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Justin W. 2 months ago on Google • 194 reviews New
    An absolute treat. We stopped in for a tasting session and we were very pleasantly surprised. The staff were extra friendly and even put together a tasting set for us with a thorough explanation and history for each An absolute must if your in the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin J. 9 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    High-end oasis in busy and loud center. If you look for the quality, there you go. Gents understand what they are doing, and service has great quality. Highly recommended for whiskey and good beer lovers. I keep returning to the place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michal M (. 6 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    just one beer visit. Great place, helpful and friendly staff, wide selection of beer / whiskey.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mystic R. 7 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    This bar is a gem! Don’t miss it when u come to Amsterdam! Had a good time with the beers and whiskies!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amy N. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful selection of local and imported beers and whiskeys! Everyone in the reviews was right, very local place, not touristy. Michael the bartender was a perfect gentleman and made us feel so comfortable. Would recommend to anyone looking for a nice quiet place to drink in the evening. Michael is clearly very passionate about this place and what he does.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ceyhun V. 7 months ago on Google
    We’ve done a whiskey tasting and the presentation along with the whiskey pairing was exquisite. The atmosphere is one of a kind, that makes you feel a part or the whiskey world. What is as beautiful as the whiskey experience is the storytelling of each whiskey we have got. Definitely recommend!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roel W. 1 year ago on Google
    Bar unlike any other in this part of the city. The patron is a living encyclopedia of whiskey and beer. Knows what to you like before you have ordered anything. Then enjoy you beverage and the laidback atmosphere before you walk back into the hornet's nest. Or have another...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martha H C. 4 months ago on Google
    Delightful bar where you feel right at home. They serve lots of tasty beers and the service from the staff is personalised and charismatic. A truly lovely place that you'll no doubt tell your friends about. A true gem, a perfect evening.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel van der W. 1 year ago on Google
    We did a whisky tasting and it was fantastic; tasted beautiful whiskys from France, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Israel and India – eye-opening! Friendly, knowledgeable staff, and a great atmosphere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stan K. 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Great place to enjoy, relax, or have some great discussions about Whisky. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lucien K. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely little whisky bar! We had a whisky tasting and the barkeeper poured us a varied selection with accompanied stories, he knew all there is to know about these whiskies from flavours and sensation to background stories and much more. With exciting passion for the art that is whisky, a visit to this café will enthuse and inspire everyone that has a warm heart for whisky!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nenad J. 1 year ago on Google
    We ended up in Zilt one very late night when everything else was closed and had a few wonderful glasses of whisky and a great chat with the bartender. The place is cozy and has a great vibe. Will gladly come by again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SMT C. 1 year ago on Google
    Extremely well presented and knowledgeable staff. The range is fantastic. Total experience 100% recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ameet K. 1 year ago on Google
    Stunning small, calm, clean, sweet bar in the middle of the noisiest part of Amsterdam. Like a pure oasis of a watering hole. Michael is always pleased to meet and serve you the right refreshmemts. The KEGS stout was outstanding and he even gave us Peruvian dark chocolate on the house. Mwah. Enjoy!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pablo R. 1 year ago on Google
    The place is small but beautiful. They have a huge variety of awesome spirit drinks and the service is impecable. 100% recommendable if you're around.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael Q. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic little bar with a great selection of beer and whisky. Super friendly and knowledgeable bar man. A must visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rizo S. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic, thanks for one nice evening 😉.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miguel W. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic! Bar dude is very friendly and knowledgeable. Great whisky and chocolat to go with it
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great whiskey collection and knowledgeable staff
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexandre B. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing portfolio of Whiskey! The bartender's knowledge was impressive and helped us to chose the appropriate beverage. Octomore available 🥰
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Srinivasa Raghavendra Bhuvan G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service with good variety of beer and whisky.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Paul C. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice pub!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jostein G. 4 years ago on Google
    The best bar experience Iv had in a long time. Well prepared, professional and friendly bartenders. The atmosphere was fantastic! Me and my wife had a wonderful night at this place! We really enjoyed it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cecilia D. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place. The corner window is the perfect spot to chill for a while. The selection of drinks is wide and variated.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 El X. 4 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    This is a bar solely focused on whiskey, with an impressive assortment and great attention to detail. Despite being confronted with tourists everyday you can see the people behind the counter really love what they do. Maybe this place could be perceived as a tad upmarket, or at least they want to appear that way, but due to its location it's also not too snobby, still cozy and still good place to have fun. They have flights, which are always a good idea. Thus I ordered the "New kids on the block" flight which comprised of three whiskeys that come from countries which are traditionally not so known for their whiskey distilleries like Germany. They tasted astonishingly great. Would come back anytime.

  • 1/5 Matthew W. 4 months ago on Google
    The worst service we experienced in Amsterdam. Just walked past late night with my mate. Went to come in and the bar guy came to the door and accused me of being drunk. I’d had 2 glasses of wine all evening. My friend who’s Korean and hasn’t really a knowledge of whiskey asked for a whiskey sour and the bar guy like made fun of her for it. Maybe that’d be a good chance for a bar man to educate about whiskey, not belittle someone. The bar man had zero interest in us, our drinks were empty for a long time before he bothered to come over. We ordered a whiskey and he made a joke that he’d assumed we weren’t going for the expensive one. I tried to tell him I’d been to both distilleries where the whiskeys we’d ordered had been made in the Scottish islands, he didn’t even reply to it. All the bar guy did all night was talk to a group of 4 people I assume were his mates at the opposite end of the bar.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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