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VIC's BAR

Bar Lounge

😐 Excellent cocktails, even though they don't gloat about being one of the best cocktail bars in Amsterdam. The "dark side of the moon" was a stunner in terms of flavour, indeed.. the bar food was very good too .. We went back 2 evenings later just to have the cocktail again , but unfortunately, the... People often mention drinks, service, order, Great, good, drink, cocktail, nice,


Address

Damrak 1-5, 1012 LG Amsterdam, Netherlands

Website

www.vicsbaramsterdam.nl

Contact

+31 20 524 0678

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (168 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 12 PM to 1 AM
  • Saturday: 12 PM to 1 AM
  • Sunday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Monday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Tuesday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 12 PM to 12 AM

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  • 3/5 Dheepa C. 6 months ago on Google • 39 reviews
    Excellent cocktails, even though they don't gloat about being one of the best cocktail bars in Amsterdam. The "dark side of the moon" was a stunner in terms of flavour, indeed.. the bar food was very good too .. We went back 2 evenings later just to have the cocktail again , but unfortunately, the cocktail that was made had no semblance to the one we had 2 evenings earlier. The bartender had changed, and unfortunately, what we got was a super bland, unexciting dark side of the moon . He had even forgotten about the black salt flakes !!!! I was super disappointed, but he was a sweet and kind old bartender. Hence, I didn't say anything and drank it .. maybe vic's bar can do something about consistency please.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matt V. 5 years ago on Google
    Perfect for a first stop as it lies in front of the central station. They have a nice cocktail menu, and the bartenders know their Gin's and whiskies very well! Pass by and let them recommend you something, as they surpised us on their choices. We received all our drinks very fast.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Chris S. 1 year ago on Google
    Frosty welcome from a snooty guy in a suit making coffees then we sat for 20 minutes waiting for someone to take our order! Eventually our order is taken (no thanks to the disorganised blonde working the floor) then our average food arrives at our table before our drinks 😅 best thing about this visit was leaving! so many great places to eat and drink in amsterdam so find somewhere else
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Divya C. 3 years ago on Google • 292 reviews
    I miss 5&33! This is easy near central station and a cute place for a drink. I like the ambiance and decor. Cocoktails were yummy

  • 5/5 A C. 6 months ago on Google • 217 reviews
    Great recomandations, great service Nice ambiance with a large choice of drinks with a fair price

  • 4/5 Shinan K. 3 months ago on Google • 152 reviews New
    If you are looking for a low key unassuming bar with food, this is it. They really do need more help. The staff was struggling with the amount of patrons in the bar. Bar food is decent and the drinks are tasty.

  • 5/5 Hi W. 6 months ago on Google • 124 reviews
    This place is always on point. Great service and great atmosphere. Went for ADE and the parties where insane. Check it out

  • 5/5 Chris B. 2 months ago on Google • 40 reviews New
    Fabulous! Great service, great value for money. A lovely bar, enjoyed as part of our stay in the Park Plaza.

  • 5/5 Jennifer F. 2 months ago on Google • 18 reviews New
    I’ve been here twice, with several years in between and like it as much as I did on my first visit. A cozy bar with muted lighting and comfortable yet elegant decor. Had a fabulous whisky sour, which was one of the best I’ve ever had. And the service was on point. You may dismiss this bar given its proximity to Amsterdam Centraal but don’t. It’s a great spot.

  • 3/5 Joakim F. 2 months ago on Google • 17 reviews New
    Nice bar, looks good, nice drinks but it takes aaages to get a drink. Long wait until I get to order and long wait until I get a drink

  • 1/5 Jo V. 3 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    The worst customer service in Amsterdam, after waiting for a long time, one of the waiters passed by without looking at the customers and looking as if he wanted to attack someone. After half an hour we approached the bar with the intention of ordering drinks, but this same waiter answered me in a very bad way that he had already said that it was the last order a moment before. I tried to explain to him that he hadn't asked but he was still in a bad mood. When I passed him my order, instead of explaining it me, he attacked me again in a rude way, telling me that "he had already said that he no longer served that type of drink".... I don't know what the problem with this server is, but I know that this is not the way to treat the customer, I felt assaulted when I spoke politely and without knowing that this guy was so unhappy with his job as a waiter that he decided to treat the customers badly, even if is not our fault. Do not recommend this place, it does not represent the hospitality of a city that deserves better employees. Bad.

  • 4/5 Bethlehem W. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing drinks and attentive service- I just think a little pricey.

  • 1/5 Min W. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    my husband and I each ordered a cocktail and some appetizers, the drink were just okay but the service is just terrible! it took forever to get our order and then we only got our drinks. after waiting for so long for food it turned out they forgot our order. at the end we still gave a tip but the waiter got upset that the tip is not huge he really did the bare minimum and he forgot the order!!

  • 5/5 Barbora H. 11 months ago on Google
    Nice bar. Service nice. Drinks tasted good

  • 5/5 Rodrigo F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great service, good quality, nice vibes. Just across central station. Perfect!

  • 5/5 bryan m. 1 year ago on Google
    Loooooooved the ambiance, very cozy place, chill vibes, exactly what i was looking for

  • 1/5 Thilo R. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice athmosphere. Would have loved tontry some of the drinks if the staff would not have ignored us for full 20 minutes.

  • 5/5 amy m. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent evening with drinks

  • 5/5 Rebecca C. 4 years ago on Google
    Amos the bartender is phenomenal! Not only is he experienced and adventurous, but he will share different tastes and suggestions. Memorable in Amsterdam!

  • 4/5 Rozemarijn van K. 5 years ago on Google
    Great bar, amazing cocktails and it gives off very chique vibes. Unfortunately the toilets required guest passes which bar guests do not receive. Perhaps there was another toilet but we were not aware of that.

  • 5/5 Bull D. 2 years ago on Google
    Great hotel bar (Park Plaza Victoria) with an extensive drink menu and excellently prepared drinks. The staff is friendly and professional and the drinks were served quickly even though the bar was quite busy. We tried Manhattans and Whisky Sours and they were prepared to perfection. The bar is big and has comfortable seats and couches throughout. Great place if you are a group of five to eight persons which the seating arrangements easily can accommodate.

  • 5/5 David 3 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere, very good Barkeeper who speakes many languages!

  • 5/5 Gary G. 3 years ago on Google
    Delightful. Comfortable setting and excellent house cocktail (smokey old fashioned).

  • 5/5 Jinelle M. 3 years ago on Google
    Just lovely, will surely be back.

  • 2/5 Margarida S. 4 years ago on Google
    I have been to VIC’s bar for the first time last night. Drinks were fine, decoration and atmosphere were also good. But what I can’t understand is that such a place has a MOUSE going around the room all evening long and the staff acts as nothing is going on! Not going back.

  • 5/5 Charlotte B. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing service from a passionate gin master. This is a fabulous and sexy bar with all kinds of amazing drinks on the menu. The gin&tonic menu is perfect. Really impressive. We loved your service each night and wish you would move to Oslo! Best regards from Charlotte

  • 5/5 Sawan C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place. Food was not very expensive but was incredibly good and pleasant to eat. The waiters were incredibly nice and helpful, giving a high-end vibe. The place looks very luxurious and nice and is rather hygienic. Would like to eat and come here again.

  • 5/5 Boyka D. 4 years ago on Google
    Stylish and easy location


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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