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Whiskey Café L & B

Bar

👍👍 Cool place! A wide selection of whiskey from all over the world and a bartender who understands interest and knows how to match the right drink for you...recommend! People often mention whiskey, great, whisky, selection, whiskeys, bartender, staff, menu, friendly, find,


Address

Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 82, 1017 RD Amsterdam, Netherlands

Website

www.lbwhiskyproeverijen.nl

Contact

+31 20 625 2387

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (834 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Tomer P. 1 year ago on Google • 119 reviews
    Cool place! A wide selection of whiskey from all over the world and a bartender who understands interest and knows how to match the right drink for you...recommend!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Melanie 1 year ago on Google • 260 reviews
    If you like whiskey, you must visit this bar. Huge selection of whiskey types and great offers, always 3 whiskeys to try... great... comfortably designed... only the tiny stairs to the toilets become more and more difficult with the number of samples 😄
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Florian W. 1 year ago on Google • 408 reviews
    Very classic whiskey bar. Huge selection, lot of knowledge. Friendly staff. And some great beer on draft. Hidden gem.

  • 5/5 Chang M. 9 months ago on Google • 72 reviews
    Whisky lover's choice! Not expensive at all. The owner knows everything, just tell him what flavor you like, he will give you the right whisky. I like smoked whisky, he recommended the "menu 6." Was great! I will definitely visit there again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cecilia 11 months ago on Google • 212 reviews
    If you are a whiskey person, this is your place! More than 2000 options and some tastings menus.

  • 5/5 Rob J. 1 year ago on Google • 199 reviews
    Loved this bar. Cosy friendly environment. The guys behind the bar are really helpful in finding a few interesting things to drink

  • 5/5 Murat �. 8 months ago on Google • 166 reviews
    More than 2500 whisky you can try. Best place in Netherlands

  • 5/5 Florin S. 9 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Amazing barman. Very charismatic. Gave us free whiskeys and great music. Nothing more you could ask for tbh.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Flavio P. 1 year ago on Google
    Whiskey café L & B is the best place to sit down and have a relaxed chat, listening some slow jam jazz and sipping the best whiskies. The place is a huge contrast compared to the mostly chaotic, overly noisy coffeeshops around. The owner is very friendly and he knows a whole lot about whisky. Recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Onur O. 1 year ago on Google • 161 reviews
    A cozy whiskey bar with a large selection of scotch whiskey. They have friendly and knowledgable staff, who is quite helpful for discovering new whiskies. Overall, a great place to stop for drinks.

  • 4/5 Anna D. 1 year ago on Google • 148 reviews
    There are few things more wonderful than spending an evening in the L&B tasting a series of whiskeys. This whiskey café has a wide range of Highlands, Speysides, Islays and more! Ask the bartender to pick one out of your favorite category and you’ll not be disappointed. For those new to whiskey, there are little tasting menus you can order. Sit down with a friend at the bar or at a table to start your journey into the world of whiskey. Let yourself be familiarized with sherry casks and peated Islays. Check the menu if you like to know more about whiskey jargon or ask the friendly bartender Gianni. This cozy venue has everything a whiskey lover would like, which is great for what seems to be the only whiskey bar in Amsterdam(!) Do check with them before you go. Their website and menu are not always up to date :).

  • 5/5 Alex B. 1 year ago on Google • 122 reviews
    Beautifully cozy little whiskey bar tucked away in Amsterdam. They had more whiskey than I would ever know what to do with (much older than I am), and a great bartender who knew his whiskey! Overall was a great little find, and I hope to come back here again to try some different bottles!

  • 1/5 Kirill K. 8 months ago on Google • 109 reviews
    They have a pathetic banner on a website, but they didn't bother to update Google Maps. Like some one will visit website instead of looking the working hours on a map. We came and met s closed door

  • 5/5 Michael van den B. 8 months ago on Google • 71 reviews
    Very nice and atmospheric whiskey bar. The best I know! Always a choice of something new, they really have a lot! Too bad they will be closed for six months due to renovations.

  • 5/5 L F. 1 year ago on Google • 52 reviews
    Definitely a whiskey heaven for lovers of all whiskey and bourbon. It was a little crowded when we went there on a Friday evening, but all the more gives the place a nice vibe.

  • 3/5 David S. 5 years ago on Google • 23 reviews
    A cozy, wonderful hole in the wall with a superb selection. Tasting menus were worth the money. Knowledgeable staff. No menu of their entire selection (it would literally be the encyclopedia) so beginners must ask for help! but if you know what you want then it’s heaven! Credit cards not accepted only maestro debit cards and cash. The place can get busy and hard to find a spot and there is a line for the bathroom.

  • 5/5 Chi-Mon C. 9 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Nice place, nice whiskey

  • 5/5 Justin E. 8 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    If you are jn a relationship with whiskey (or in the dating phase) this is the PLACE to be!

  • 1/5 Kristopher S. 6 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    It’s closed.

  • 5/5 Sridhar S. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent collection of the rarest Whiskeys. Just explain your preferences and you will be assured to get the best from the collection.

  • 5/5 Amol T. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place. Literally they have all the Whiskeys 👍

  • 5/5 Rico J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great collection of whisk(e)y about 2800

  • 5/5 Mayank R. 2 years ago on Google
    Laid back dark theme pure whiskey experience is sold here. The collection is exquisite and the packing efficiency of this place is supernormal.

  • 5/5 Bastiaan K. 2 years ago on Google
    Original place with great service. Ik strongly recommend it to anyone looking for an experience.

  • 5/5 offek S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place woth great whiskey, proffesional staff

  • 5/5 Shyamal P. 9 months ago on Google
    Large collection of whiskeys. You'll find almost EVERY scottish/irish whiskey here. Indian, Burbon, canadian, australian, sweetish and german whiskeys available, too. You can taste the whiskey first and then order of you like. One of its kind of place. Easily accessible from Rijksmuseum Tram station. Bartender is very friendly and knowledgeable. Menu share a lot of information about Whiskeys. You'll find most of the whiskeys available here, not available in local shops. A must visit. Don't miss to hold a bottle of the costliest - EUR 220 for one peg

  • 5/5 Rafael S. 1 year ago on Google
    If you are a whisky lover, this place is a must. They have a huge whisky menu, from all around the world (USA, India, Japan,...) and it's possible to find a whisky that is for your taste. The owner knows a lot and can easily recommend you something. You just must be aware that the price range is from 6€ up to 50€+, so believe me, they possibly have what you are looking for.

  • 1/5 Mihailo M. 8 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Vibe in this place really depends on the bartender. Some of my friends and I went for a chill night with whiskey’s, but the bartender was rude as hell. I came to the bar and asked for drinks, he said sit down, I will come. I set down, and we waited 30 minutes without being served. Awful service and really do not recommend if you want to have fun in a group larger than 2.

  • 5/5 Brendan L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great whiskey bar with a large range of whiskey and scotch. The atmosphere is relaxing, but also lively. A place you could visit again and again.

  • 5/5 Heiko73 Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place if you like Single Malt Whisky - they do not only have tons of different distilleries but also multiple vintages available. Special recommendation for the tasting menus - a flight of 3 types of Whisky - great!!

  • 5/5 Harun I. 1 year ago on Google
    A wonderful whisky bar with an astonishing variety/selection. From outside this place looks like a forgotten place but inside it's a miracle, a very special spot. I've been there some 12~ years ago, same quality, just more to choose. They have some very rare bottles, hard to find brands, bottles from long-closed distilleries etc. The service is always decent, the owner (also the former bartender) has retired but our young friends who now work at the bar are also very qualified and know what they do - without being arrogant or snobbish. Don't forget to check the menu, the treasures are hidden in there!

  • 5/5 Aurélien L. 1 year ago on Google
    Magical moment out of time with a wide choice of reasonably priced quality whiskies in a laidback atmosphere surrounded by enthusiasts. You can feel that the bartenders are passionate about their job and they make spot on recommendations. A must-visit place for whisky lovers.

  • 5/5 Daan B. 1 year ago on Google
    An oasis of calm in the bustling Leidseplein area. The perfect place to enjoy a selection of excellent whiskeys from the impressive menu! The staff is friendly and helpful to advise on your choice.

  • 5/5 Richard A. 2 years ago on Google
    Very knowledgeable bar staff. We had the tour of Scotland tasting tray. I learned many things. I also enjoyed the whiskeys. Would go again.

  • 5/5 Gareth J. 1 year ago on Google
    Great selection of whisky. Friendly and helpful staff. Cozy and chilled.

  • 5/5 Matthew D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great whisky selection. I met up with friends here tonight for my birthday and enjoyed some excellent whisky. Out of their huge list, I splurged on a glass of a 1990s bottling of Oban and also tried some Caol Isla from the mini cask they had tapped. Both were great. Overall it was a cool experience for a whisky lover.


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  • Service options
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Cosy
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Casual
    • ✓️ Groups
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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