DK Travel : Amsterdam : Central Canal Ring : Bars & Nightclubs

De Admiraal

One of the smarterproeflokaalen (tasting houses) in the city – and unlike the rest, it closes late. Collapse on the couches and knock back the potent liquors andjenever .
De Pels

A low-key, easygoing neighbourhood bar – locals read the papers at the big table by the window. A great place to recover from a hangover on a Sunday (breakfast is served until 1:30pm).
De Zotte

This Belgian bar (appropriately named “Drunken Fool”) has a huge range of beers. Delicious food helps soak it all up.
Het Land van Walem

One of the city’s original designer bars, this was the creation of renowned Dutch architect, Gerrit Rietveld. Inside, it’s bright and minimalist; outside, there are charming terraces.
Het Molenpad

A charming brown bar between the city’s main library and the Leidsestraat – equally suitable for bookworms and the shopped-out.
Lux

Split-level, late-opening designer bar. DJs spin every night.
Morlang

Modern, minimalist space next door to Land van Walem. Impressive menu.
Saarein II

Once an infamous women-only bar, now men are welcome. Quiet during the week, rowdy at weekends. Pool table, good bar food.
The Bar With No Name

Known to the locals as Wolvenstraat, this 1970s-style lounge bar-restaurant is the haunt of young advertising darlings and other affluent beings. Open from breakfast to bedtime, it serves imaginative sandwiches, soup and pan-Asian cuisine.
Van Puffelen

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

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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