The 10 best cocktail bars in Amsterdam

Nightlife · nieuwmarkt

Rosalia's Menagerie

A hidden gem on one of the oldest canals, pouring cocktails and locally made spirits.

4.8(1,274)

Nightlife · grachtengordel

Flying Dutchmen Cocktails

An award-winning cocktail bar near the Spui, home to the Netherlands' largest backbar and neo-classic drinks — open nightly until 4am.

4.6(1,545)

Nightlife · centrum

Super Lyan

A playful, colourful cocktail bar in the Kimpton De Witt hotel near Centraal — bold, inventive drinks from the acclaimed Mr Lyan group.

4.7(614)

Nightlife · centrum

Tales & Spirits

A whimsical, candlelit cocktail bar and kitchen on a central alley — theatrical drinks in bespoke glassware, beloved for date nights.

4.6(1,974)

Nightlife · nieuwmarkt

Hiding in Plain Sight

The speakeasy that started Amsterdam's cocktail wave — dim, theatrical and worth hunting down on the Rapenburg.

4.6(994)

Nightlife · grachtengordel

Door 74

A reservations-only speakeasy behind an unmarked door, famous for classic cocktails done perfectly.

4.5(1,866)

Nightlife · jordaan

Vesper Bar

A cosy, James Bond-inspired cocktail bar near the Haarlemmerdijk, pouring smooth, spirit-forward drinks in a welcoming 'living room' setting.

4.6(519)

Nightlife

Fitz's Bar

A 1920s-style hideaway with dark wood and plush seating, near the Oosterpark.

4.9(164)

Nightlife

Tula Cantina

An agave-focused cantina in Noord with dozens of small-batch tequilas and mezcals.

4.4(88)

Nightlife · indische-buurt

Bar Bukowski

A buzzing Oost favourite — café up front, intimate cocktail bar in the back.

4.4(2,427)