Alcohol-free drinks in Amsterdam – it's possible at these 18 hotspots

Alcohol-free drinks in Amsterdam—it might seem like an impossible feat at first, but nothing could be further from the truth. For anyone who wants to experience the joys without the hassles, we've compiled a comprehensive list of places where alcohol-free drinks are just as good as their alcoholic counterparts. Cheers!

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18 hotspots for alcohol-free drinks in Amsterdam

It's almost like a virus: quitting alcohol has never been more popular. This is good news for your health, but also for those who prefer to avoid alcohol. Because of the growing number of quitters, the alcohol-free alternative is also growing in popularity. Discover the best hotspots for alcohol-free drinks in Amsterdam.

BATHHOUSE

At Badhuis, you won't miss out on anything if you're looking for a non-alcoholic drink. The menu features several 0.0 beers, as well as classics you can order without alcohol, like gin and tonic, Moscow mule, and Aperol spritz. The atmosphere is relaxed and lively, the kind of place you can easily linger in. Ideal for a weekday get-together that spontaneously extends, even without alcohol.
Javaplein 21, Amsterdam – badhuisamsterdam.nl

BAR BASQUIAT

This is the kind of all-day hangout where you can just as easily join a long table as you can for a quick drink. Around cocktail hour, the place really comes alive, and even if you're a no- or low-alcohol drinker, Bar Basquiat is a great place to be. The menu features non-alcoholic beers and mocktails, so you can join in the drinks just as relaxed as the rest of the table.
Javastraat 88-90, Amsterdam – barbasquiat.nl

Café R. de Rosa

Relatively new, but immediately embraced by the neighborhood: Café R. de Rosa. A neighborhood café with a local touch, where everyone is welcome. Besides a wide selection of natural wines, R. de Rosa offers homemade kombucha and original lemonades.
Boomstraat 41A, Amsterdam, rderosa.bar

PACIFIC

Pacific is one of those places where music, dancing, and drinks effortlessly converge. From Thursday to Sunday, the venue hosts live bands and DJs, where you can also enjoy a drink at 0.0, while just as easily hitting the dance floor with a 0.0 beer in hand.
Polonceaukade 23, Amsterdam – pacificparcamsterdam.nl

Maxwell

At Maxwell Café, it always feels like you're in a friend's living room. Whether you're hanging out or just stopping by for a drink, there's also a wide selection of non-alcoholic drinks. Think 0.0 beers, non-alcoholic bubbles, a Smokey Paloma, or a Nona Spritz. 
Beukenplein 27, Amsterdam – Maxwellcafe.nl

Café De Willem

At De Willem, you can enjoy more than just lunch or dinner; you can also grab a spot at the bar. Watch the bartender prepare a delicious mocktail, or try the sparkling tea: champagne made from tea. Just like the real thing. 
Haarlemmerplein 58, Amsterdam, de-willem.nl

LOUIE LOUIE

Louie Louie is known for its extensive drinks menu, and that also applies to its non-alcoholic options. The special alcohol-free list includes a Tanqueray 0.0 & Fever-Tree Tonic, Virgin Mojito, Virgin Passionfruit Mojito, Nona Spritz 0.0, and much more. Perfect if you want to enjoy a drink with snacks and drinks, but prefer to keep it alcohol-free.
Linnaeusstraat 11A, Amsterdam – louielouie.nl

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Even more hotspots for alcohol-free drinks in Amsterdam

POLLY

From the ferry on the IJ, you can walk straight into POLLY. The atmosphere is reminiscent of a classic Amsterdam café, but fresh and modern. It's a great place to ring in the weekend, and even if you have something to celebrate without alcohol, you're in the right place. You can toast with a non-alcoholic bubbly, making it feel like a celebratory occasion.
Buiksloterweg 3-5, Amsterdam – polly.goudvisch.nl

Cafe Gollem

Café Gollem is known as a beer café—and that's absolutely true. Except you can also go there for a non-alcoholic drink in Amsterdam. Every Gollem location has a wide selection of non-alcoholic beers. And the best part: there's always a Gollem near you.
Raamsteeg 4, Amstelstraat 34, Entrepotdok 64, Daniël Stalpertstraat 74, Overtoom 160-162, Amsterdam, cafegollem.nl

BAR BOTANIQUE

This charming hotspot is a green oasis in East Amsterdam where drinks always feel good, even without alcohol. Besides the regular menu, Bar Botanique also has a separate non-alcoholic menu with non-alcoholic beers, mocktails, and even wines. Inside, you'll find a green setting, and on Fridays, drinks often flow seamlessly into a salsa night. 
First Van Swindenstraat 581, Amsterdam – barbotanique.nl

The Beer Garden

The name doesn't suggest this is the place for a non-alcoholic drink in Amsterdam, but nothing could be further from the truth. Even non-drinkers will find plenty to enjoy at De Biertuin. They have a wide selection of alcohol-free and low-alcohol beers, as well as a wide range of soft drinks.
Linnaeusstraat 29, Prinsengracht 494, Jan Evertsenstraat 135, Amsterdam, debiertuin.nl

Bar Bukowski

Looking for alcohol-free drinks in Amsterdam? Then Bar Bukowski is the place for you. This place has become a household name in Amsterdam East and beyond. Besides classics like fine wines and a wide selection of beers, they also serve alcohol-free options.
Oosterpark 10, Amsterdam, barbukowski.nl

Super Lyan

A non-alcoholic espresso martini? Yes, please! Cocktail bar Super Lyan is one of the few places that can pull this off. It's no wonder it's packed every weekend, right in the city center. They don't have a separate mocktail menu, but almost all cocktails can be made non-alcoholic for you. Tell the bartender what you'd like, and they'll shake something up just for you. Fancy a classic without alcohol? It's always available.
New Side Voorburgwal 3, Amsterdam, superlyan.com

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More hotspots for alcohol-free drinks in Amsterdam

Vesper

Not far from De Willem (see below) you'll find Vesper. At this cocktail bar, they're no strangers to creating a succulent mocktail. Among non-alcoholic drinkers, the Miso Thorny is an absolute favorite. The flavors of seedlip distillate, sea buckthorn, coconut foam, and miso make this mocktail just as special as its alcoholic counterparts.
Vinkenstraat 57, Amsterdam, vesperbar.nl

Cafe Restaurant Metro

In Amsterdam North Café Restaurant Metro is open all day long, from breakfast to drinks and dinner. They serve a wide selection of wines, and there's also plenty of non-alcoholic options.
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 crafted with the utmost care and precision. You can tell the bartenders enjoy the challenge of making their non-alcoholic drinks just as special as their alcoholic counterparts. One of the best places for non-alcoholic drinks in Amsterdam.
Prinsengracht 323, Amsterdam – pulitzeramsterdam.com

Lemonman Bar

No fewer than four non-alcoholic cocktails are on the menu at Lemonman Bar Amsterdam SouthThat's good news, also for the guests of Neni restaurant, to which this bar belongs. The most famous is the Disa-no-no Sour, made with Lyre's Amaretti, lemon juice, sugar, and egg white foam. A real treat.
Stadionplein 8 I, Amsterdam, neni-amsterdam.nl

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