Best Bars in Netherlands

A wonderfully old-fashioned brown café beside the Noordermarkt, serving homemade apple pie, coffee, sandwiches, Dutch snacks and beer from early morning.

A genuine Amsterdam brown café beside the Prinsengracht, known for cold beer, Dutch meatballs, friendly regulars and its charming corner terrace.

A wonderfully atmospheric brown café on one of the Jordaan’s prettiest canals, famous for its historic interior, waterside terrace, cold beer and traditional Dutch snacks.

Step inside one of Amsterdam’s oldest cafés, where centuries of history, cold beer and a remarkable sand-covered floor create an atmosphere you will not find anywhere else.

One of Amsterdam’s most historic brown cafés, known for its centuries-old interior, traditional billiard table and genuine Jordaan atmosphere.

Amsterdam’s legendary live-music club, bringing blues, soul, funk, rock and spontaneous jam sessions to an intimate stage every night of the week.

A much-loved Amsterdam party café where Dutch sing-alongs, Ajax heritage and Sunday live music bring generations together.

A cheerful Dutch party bar where live singers, flowing drinks and spontaneous sing-alongs bring Rembrandtplein to life.

An iconic late-night sing-along bar on Rembrandtplein, with live performers and an enthusiastic crowd singing Dutch classics every evening.

Lively bar-bistro in De Pijp, famous for its enormous terrace, all-day dining and relaxed Amsterdam atmosphere.

Beloved neighbourhood brown café on the Amstelkade, known for its warm atmosphere, terrace and authentic Amsterdam hospitality.

Stylish neighbourhood bar and bistro in De Pijp, loved for all-day dining, lively atmosphere and classic Amsterdam gezelligheid.

Tiny historic tasting room near Central Station, renowned for Dutch genever, local beers and authentic Amsterdam atmosphere.

Historic brown café dating back to 1626, celebrated for its authentic atmosphere and timeless Amsterdam charm.

Historic brown café near the Westertoren, beloved for its authentic atmosphere, canal views and traditional Amsterdam charm.

Historic brown café and liquor store dating back to 1877, famous for jenever, breakfast and authentic Amsterdam atmosphere.

A century-old Jordaan sing-along café where Dutch classics, live accordion music and enthusiastic guests create one of Amsterdam’s liveliest local experiences.

Authentic Amsterdam brown café on the Prinsengracht, loved for its cosy atmosphere, local character and canal-side terrace.

Legendary Jordaan pub famous for Dutch sing-alongs, red décor and more than half a century of Amsterdam nightlife.

Legendary nautical pub in the heart of the Red Light District, perfect for cold beers, football and some of Amsterdam’s most entertaining people-watching.

Authentic Jordaan pub famous for live Dutch music and its role as the legendary café from the Baantjer television series.

One of Amsterdam’s oldest and most iconic brown cafés, pouring beer and jenever since 1670 from its beautifully preserved bar on the Spui.

Hidden inside a tiny alley near the Kalverstraat, this extraordinary family-run brown café has been serving drinks since 1798 and may be the smallest pub in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam’s legendary Irish music pub, combining perfectly poured Guinness, spontaneous traditional sessions and a wonderfully unpolished atmosphere beside the Amstel.

Historic tasting room dating back to 1679, famous for traditional Dutch genever and centuries-old liqueur recipes.

A lively old-school Amsterdam pub near Central Station, known for cold beer, colourful regulars, Dutch music and an unmistakably local atmosphere.

Historic brown café dating back to 1665, known for its cozy atmosphere, canal views and authentic Amsterdam character.