Hidden gems - Bars and Pubs in Amsterdam, Netherlands not to miss (Updated March, 2024)

Hidden gems: Bars and Pubs in Amsterdam

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Amsterdam. This list contains 28 places from Bars and Pubs category.

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Tea's Delight

Tea store

👍👍 The best place to taste and purchase high quality tea and beautiful ceramics. Chinese-Dutch bother and sister run the place and travel abroad each year to find the best teas. They know everything about their teas and are happy to tell you about it if you ask.

5.00 (88 reviews)

Bar Brother

Pub

👍👍 It's rare in Amsterdam to have this level of welcome and service. Was in for a surprise birthday and the rugby was on. Guinness is great and Liam was man of the match. Highly attentive and just a sound lad. Didn't get the name of the other guy working but he was great too. I honestly can't recommend...

4.90 (117 reviews)

Proeflokaal 't Kelkje

Bar

👍👍 Cannot say enough about this bar. It should be an institution. A neighborhood gathering spot. It was so great that I had to return, which I rarely do at any establishment. Great location next to a canal and right off of a very busy/touristy street. An escape from the crowds, it's like you time warp...

4.80 (121 reviews)

Vault Bar

Bar

😐 Honestly, the cocktail I had here was amazing and worth the 22 €. Sadly the service was really disappointing. I would have gotten at least 3 cocktails but endet up with only one because I didn’t get any attention from the staff at all. And there were no more than 10 guests in the whole bar. Please w...

4.80 (106 reviews)

De Figurantenbar

Bar

👍👍 Fantastic beers, shots, drinks! New owner bringing a great vibe in to the bar and it's absolutely lovely. My new afterwork spot 💓

$$ $$

4.70 (92 reviews)

Bordello Aperitivo

Bar

👍👍 Loved the service, the cocktails, the atmosphere. The bartender went above and beyond and made the night out just perfect. My new fave spot in town!

4.70 (76 reviews)

Bar Abraham

Cocktail bar

👍👍 This is by far one of the nicest places I have been to as a bar! Retro and sophisticated design, comfortable and large venue. It feels like being in Hollywood! They are so amazing with the narrative of their food, they named the cocktails after movies and their food menu is also amazing, fresh, deli...

4.70 (53 reviews)

Bruut Beer

Brewery

👍👍 Nice slow beer with Willem

4.70 (20 reviews)

Café De Rooseboom

Bar

👍👍 Love this pub & the staff are wicked! Lovely landlord who was so chatty & friendly to me. Also there's a lovely your barmaid there who's equally as nice & make you feel really comfy which always makes you wanna go back. Defo the best pub in the area for me & also slightly cheaper but a much better p...

$ $$$

4.60 (149 reviews)

Bar Bario

Bar

🫤 Nice community space, with good cocktails. When I entered there was no one behind the bar. After waiting some time to order a drink, I asked someone if they know who is the bartender. They pointed to someone standing next to the bar. I asked her if I can have a drink. They were another guest at the...

$$ $$

4.60 (146 reviews)

Cafe International

Bar

👍 Cosy little bar in a great location. House wines were delicious. Service was the friendliest in Amsterdam!

4.60 (141 reviews)

Café Knibbel Knabbel Knuisje

Pub

$$ $$

4.60 (133 reviews)

MidWest

Community center

👍👍 A jewel inside the city. Cafe, co working, garden. It's what everyone needs, especially now with the covid situation. Lovely people run this very warm place.

4.60 (105 reviews)

Bar Claes

Cocktail bar

👍👍 After a day of exploring the city and museums, stopped by this place for a drink and to regenerate. Large, nicely appointed bar as soon as you walk into the hotel. Dimly lit, great vibe and great drinks.

4.60 (71 reviews)

Sky Bar IJburg Amsterdam

Cocktail bar

👍👍 South African Bar tender! Drinks were amaizing. I had the Lichi Martini - was amaizingly delicious

4.60 (50 reviews)

Bar Frenkie

Bar

😠 until it is proven otherwise, the owner may live here, but there is no bar at this address.

4.60 (29 reviews)

Cafe Brel

Cafe

👍👍 Great neighborhood bar. The perfect spot to watch an Ajax match with some local clientele. Strong selection of beer at good price.

$ $$$

4.50 (139 reviews)

Bar Hendrik

Bar

👍 Nice and cozy local bar with good finger foods.

4.50 (116 reviews)

lounge Bar EMPERIUM Fusionfood Nightclub

Bar

👍👍 This is a very nice bar, Manuela is an absolute sweet heart. Take a moment and go have a pint at emperium, you won’t be disappointed

4.50 (88 reviews)

Bar Douwes

Bar

👍👍 We don't speak Dutch, but we had the impression of finding ourselves in a very family atmosphere! The singer present on site really set the bar on fire, the waiters worked very well and offered us a very good evening! I recommend ++++

$ $$$

4.50 (84 reviews)

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Hidden gems: Bars and Pubs in Amsterdam, Netherlands