DK Travel : Amsterdam : Bars & Nightclubs

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Vakzuid

This stylish and spacious bar-club-restaurant is unusually located within the grandstand of the stadium built for the 1928 Olympic Games, hosted by Amsterdam. Relax in lounge heaven as you look out onto the track. In good weather, the outdoor benches are unbeatable.
Van Puffelen

The rich and beautiful flock to this elegant haunt – the biggest brown bar in town.
Villa Zeezicht

With wooded warmth and charm, this relaxed corner café has picture windows overlooking the wide cobbled bridge of the Singel.
VOC Café

Housed in the city’s oldest defence tower, the Schreierstoren, this spacious traditional-style bar has a “reading room” out back and two terraces overlooking the water.
Wijnand Fockink

Barely looking a day older than its 1679 origins, this is the bestproeflokaal (tasting house) in town. The hidden garden out back is only for use by guests of the Krasnapolski Hotel (see Wijnand Fockink).
Wijnand Fockink

Proeflokalen , the “tasting houses” of local distilleries, were once places to knock back a quickjenever (Dutch gin) before re-emerging into the winter’s air. Crooked and cosy, with wooden barrels lining the walls, this one dates back nearly 400 years. Drop in for a quick one (see Wijnand Fockink).
Winston International

Once, the Winston was hip though seedy, but a major refit in recent years has transformed it into one of the hottest places in town – a vortex for artists and musicians. A young, creative crowd comes here for the good DJs, live music and generally gogetting atmosphere. Spot the next generation of music stars, or just kick back and have a good time (see Winston International).
Winston International

Eclectic and inspired programming give this small, rococo-style venue an edge on the city’s other clubs. Easy-tuners with a taste for the unusual head here for Sunday’s Vegas nights. An additional plus: it boasts the smallest art gallery in Amsterdam – in its toilets.
’t Arendsnest

Over 130 types of Dutch beer (many from small, local breweries) are served at this specialist bar – with several on tap. On the last Sunday of each month, sample 10 different kinds in their informal tasting sessions.
’t Smalle

Originally a liquor distillery, this split-level brown bar is now a discerning wine-café. A mustsee.

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Restaurant price categories

For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
- under €20
- €20–€30
- €30–€45
- €45–€60
- over €60