Alcohol-free drinks in Amsterdam – it seems an impossible task to find them at first, but nothing turns out to be further from the truth. For everyone who wants to experience the pleasures but not the burdens, we have put together an extensive list of places where the non-alcoholic drink is as good as its alcoholic counterpart.
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10 X hotspots for alcohol-free drinks in Amsterdam
It almost seems like a virus: quitting alcohol has never been as popular as it is now. That is good news for your health and also for those who prefer to avoid alcohol. Due to the increasing number of quitters, the alcohol-free alternative is also increasing in popularity. Get to know the best hotspots for alcohol-free drinks in Amsterdam.
Cafe Gollem
Café Gollem is known as a beer café – and that’s exactly right. Suppose it weren’t for the fact that you can also go there for an alcohol-free drink in Amsterdam. Each Gollem location has an extensive range of non-alcoholic beer. And the good thing is: there is always a Gollem near you.
Raamsteeg 4, Amstelstraat 34, Entrepotdok 64, Daniël Stalpertstraat 74, Overtoom 160-162, Amsterdam, cafegollem .nl
Café R. de Rosa
Relatively new, but immediately embraced by the neighborhood: Café R. de Rosa. A neighborhood café with Jordanian allure, where everyone is welcome. In addition to an extensive selection of natural wines, R. de Rosa offers homemade kombucha and original lemonades.
Boomstraat 41A, Amsterdam, rderosa.bar
The Beer Garden
The name does not suggest that you have come to the right place for an alcohol-free drink in Amsterdam, but nothing could be further from the truth. Non-drinkers are also well-catered for in the Beer Garden. They have an extensive range of non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beers and a wide range of soft drinks.
Linnaeusstraat 29, Prinsengracht 494, Jan Evertsenstraat 135, Amsterdam, debiertuin.nl</ a>
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Bar Bukowski
Alcohol-free drinks in Amsterdam? Then you’ve come to the right place at Bar Bukowski. This place grew into a household name in Amsterdam-Oost and beyond. In addition to classics such as good wines and an extensive range of beers, they also serve non-alcoholic variants.
Oosterpark 10, Amsterdam, barbukowski.nl
Super Lyan
An alcohol-free espresso martini? Yes, please! Cocktail bar Super Lyan is one of the few places to do it. It is not without reason that this place attracts full houses every weekend. And that too in the heart of centrum.
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 3, Amsterdam, superlyan.com
Vespers
You will find Vesper near De Willem (see below). They don’t hesitate to make a juicy mocktail at this cocktail bar. The Miso Thorny is an absolute favorite among non-alcoholic drinkers. The flavors of Seedlip distillate, sea buckthorn berry, coconut foam, and miso make this mocktail as unique as its alcoholic counterparts.
Vinkenstraat 57, Amsterdam, vesperbar.nl
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Café De Willem
At De Willem, you have lunch or dinner and a spot at the bar. Watch the bartender prepare a delicious mocktail, or go for the sparkling tea: a champagne made from tea.
Haarlemmerplein 58, Amsterdam, de-willem.nl
Lemonman Bar
No fewer than four non-alcoholic cocktails are on the menu of Lemonman Bar in Amsterdam South. That’s good news, also for the guests of the Neni restaurant, to which this bar belongs. The most famous is the Disa-no-no Sour, made from Lyre’s Amaretti, lemon juice, sugar, and egg white foam—a real treat.
Stadionplein 8 I, Amsterdam, neni-amsterdam.nl
Café Restaurant Metro
In Amsterdam-Noord you can go to Café Restaurant Metro: from breakfast to drinks and dinner. They serve an extensive range of wines, which also include non-alcoholic alternatives.
Asterweg 22, Amsterdam, caferestaurantmetro.nl
Pulitzer’s Bar
From the Bellino to the Amaretti & Chicory – the mocktails at Pulitzer’s Bar are all equally original and made with the greatest attention and precision. You notice that the bartenders see it as challenging to make their non-alcoholic drinks just as special as the alcoholic variants. One of the best places for alcohol-free drinks in Amsterdam.
Prinsengracht 323, Amsterdam, pulitzeramsterdam.com
Amsterdam Bucketlist & Things to Do
(DIGITAL) ART EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fabrique des Lumières
⋙ NXT Museum
⋙ STRAAT street art museum
⋙ MOCO Museum for street and modern art
⋙ Amaze, an audiovisual labyrint
FOOD EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Food Tasting Tour of Jordaan area
⋙ Albert Cuyp Market Food Tour
⋙ Sightseeing Boat Cruise with unlimited drinks
⋙ Pancake Cruise
⋙ Micro Brewery Beer Tasting Tour
BEST BIKE TOURS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fatbike e-bike tour (also to Amsterdam North)
⋙ Rent a bike by yourself and explore like a local
⋙ Outside of Amsterdam: windmills & Zaanse Schans
⋙ 3 hour biketour: backstreets & hidden gems
FIRST TIME VISIT TO AMSTERDAM – MUST SEE & DO’S:
⋙ Private Canal Boat Tour
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ Canal Cruise in the evening
INSTAGRAM MUSEUMS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Youseum
⋙ The Upside Down
DAY TRIPS FROM AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
⋙ Drive-it-Yourself Tulip Fields GPS Audio Tour
⋙ Catch a direct train from Amsterdam to Antwerp, Brussels, London or Paris, starting at € 20,-! Check tickets & prices >>
AMSTERDAM WITH KIDS:
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
⋙ Go an a bike tour with the kids
⋙ NEMO Science Museum
SPIRNG / SUMMER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Paddle board tour on the canals
⋙ Go for a kayak-tour in Amsterdam
FALL / WINTER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival boat tour
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival bike tour
| TIP: Buy an I amsterdam City Card. Save money on entrance fees to museums and attractions, public transport and profit from discounts on everything from restaurants to concerts. You can also skip some lines to make the most of your time in Amsterdam! You can buy a card for 24 hours up to 120 hours. Check the prices here >>
Our favourite hotels in Amsterdam:
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Pillows Maurits at the Park: this newly opened hotel is all about luxury.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: recently renovated, this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ W Amsterdam: with lively restaurants and a posh rooftop bar with swimming pool.
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals with great all day bar.
☾ Hotel Jakarta: the most sustainable hotel ánd great value for money with a spa.
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam from the North side.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale and around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Hotel Mercier: pretty new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city by MGallery.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel with restaurant in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ Ruby Emma: eco design hotel with a great skybar near Amstel station.
AFFORDABLE (FOR AMSTERDAM PRICES) // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Social Hub budget proof in trendy East district close tho the subway.
☾ Het Volkshotel: affordable and with a cool rooftop bar.
☾ CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
☾ Motel One: budget design hotel with several locations in Amsterdam.
Let’s get social
I really hope you enjoy your time in Amsterdam! On my Instagram account @yourlbb and @yourlbb.amsterdam you can find more recommendations and new hotspots in town.
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