Cocktail bar
Door 74
A reservations-only speakeasy behind an unmarked door, famous for classic cocktails done perfectly.
- Cocktail bar
4.5· 1,888 reviews
Photo: Door 74 / Google
On the Reguliersdwarsstraat, Door 74 is the bar that brought the speakeasy to Amsterdam — when it opened in 2008 it was the first of its kind in Western Europe. There's no sign; you find the unmarked door, and ideally you've booked ahead.
Inside is an intimate, 1920s-inspired room of dark wood and low light, where expert bartenders mix precise, classic-leaning cocktails. It has collected a string of international awards and helped define the city's modern cocktail scene.
What to expect
Expect a refined, grown-up speakeasy experience — seated service, serious drinks and a hushed, atmospheric room rather than a loud bar. The menu is creative but rooted in the classics, and the bartenders will happily tailor something to your taste.
Good to know
Reservations are strongly recommended — it's small and books up, and walk-in space is limited. Dress the part if you like, and come for the drinks and the atmosphere rather than a big group night out.
Highlights
Western Europe's first speakeasy (since 2008)
Hidden behind an unmarked door
Intimate 1920s-inspired room
Award-winning, classic-leaning cocktails
On the Reguliersdwarsstraat
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Photo: Oscar Liu / Google
Location
Reguliersdwarsstraat 74, 1017 BN Amsterdam, NetherlandsFAQ
- Where is Door 74?
- On the Reguliersdwarsstraat in the city centre, behind an unmarked door.
- Why is it famous?
- It was the first speakeasy bar in Western Europe when it opened in 2008, and has won multiple international awards.
- Do I need a reservation?
- Strongly recommended — it's small and books up, with limited walk-in space.
- What's the atmosphere?
- Intimate and 1920s-inspired — dark wood, low light and seated service; a refined speakeasy rather than a loud bar.
- What kind of cocktails?
- Creative but rooted in the classics, with bartenders happy to tailor something to your taste.