Nightlife

12 articles

The best bars in the Jordaan — a crawl through Amsterdam's coziest neighbourhood, from centuries-old brown cafés to a James Bond cocktail den.

A first-timer's guide to Amsterdam nightlife — the key going-out areas, what kind of night each offers, and how to do it like a local.

The best wine bars in Amsterdam — from the city's natural-wine pioneer to a champagne bar by Dam Square and a winery that makes its own in Noord.

A guide to LGBTQ+ nightlife in Amsterdam — the bars and clubs of Reguliersdwarsstraat, historic queer cafés on the Zeedijk, and WorldPride 2026.

The best jazz and blues bars in Amsterdam — from the world-famous Bimhuis to intimate Leidseplein clubs with live music every night.

The best live music venues in Amsterdam — the legendary Paradiso and Melkweg, an IJ-side concert hall, and the city's biggest arenas.

The best clubs in Amsterdam — from a techno bunker beneath the A'DAM Tower to open-air raves and the city's most stylish dancefloors.

The best rooftop and waterfront bars in Amsterdam — 360° tower views, sky-high cocktails and laid-back beach bars on the IJ.

The best cocktail bars in Amsterdam — from the country's largest backbar to a hidden speakeasy and theatrical, award-winning mixology.

The best craft beer bars and breweries in Amsterdam — a windmill brewery, Dutch-only tasting rooms, and the city's buzzing Noord taprooms.

The best brown cafés in Amsterdam — centuries-old wood-panelled pubs for jenever, beer and bitterballen, from the Jordaan to the old centre.

Reguliersdwarsstraat is the opening line. The story keeps going east.