DK Travel : Amsterdam : Bars & Nightclubs

Brouwerij 't IJ (The Ostrich Brewery)

This apparent pub is not really your ordinary pub. Only homebrewn beers are tapped here or sold in bottles. The furniture consists of bare wooden seats and tables next to a simple bar in this former municipal bathhouse. Already legendary among beerophiles, this microbrewery with local cult following only started out in 1985. Indulge in a range of fantastic beers served from friday to sunday. There's even a windmill right next to the brewery for aaaaall you tourist shnappers.
Flex Bar

At the edge the Amsterdam city centre, next to the remote Westerpark, located at the cultural Westergasfabriek, you can find one of Amsterdam's finest spots for music and nightlife . Flex Bar is known for its innovative musical program and their openminded approach towards music as well as their public. Expect electro, techno, house, dubstep, hiphop, indie, funk, soul...
IN THE WILDEMAN

This is a really great, cosy and generally quiet little bar with over 200 different beers. Good value and staff are fine. I strongly recommend a visit.

Kolksteeg 3 1012 PT Amsterdam tel: 020-638 23 48 fax: 020-427 86 60
Milkweg

Great nightclub / general entertainment venue with wide reange of music nights from electro to rock and comedy nights, exhibitions etc.
Siberië

Nice little coffee shop on Brouwersgracht, relaxed atmosphere good staff, nice treats. Also has local artist work hanging. Coming up on October 12th, "The Inauguration of Conscious States " The first exposition of artist A.Valentine. Talented artist, definitely worth a look! They also have a live STREAMING WEBCAM online, so you can even check out the place before you go! heres the cam-http://www.coffeeshopsiberie.nl/eng/siberiecam.html

check them out!
The Rookies Bar/Cafe

Very friendly little cafe just off Leidesplein, awesome hot chocolate, pool tables, music and friendly staff on hand to help you out with any herb related questions. Perfect for your first cafe visit in Amsterdam......or your 5th! I always make sure I pop in when in Amsterdam.
Wynand Fockink

This bar has been around since 1679. The front part is a tasting tavern. The bar is a small, there is a “to go” window onto the alley and many patrons hang out there. In the back, the bar distills its own liqueurs. You can see the equipment if you peer through some of the windows or tours are also available.

They have an extensive selection of flavors, plus a vast menu of combinations. Don't look at the menu. Well, you can look at the menu, but it's completely overwhelming. Instead, tell the bartender what flavor or feel you are in the mood for, and he'll give you tastings until you find something that you like. Or get advice from the other patrons (they'll be more than willing to share their favorites). Then the bartender will pour you a shot.

DO NOT pick up your drink!

It will be filled to the rim, maybe even overflowing. Lower your mouth to the drink and slurp off the top. Then you can lift the glass and leisurely sip the rest.