Many speakeasy bars are difficult to find, but fortunately, many do want to be visited. London is completely full of them, speakeasies are everywhere in New York, and our capital now also has a handful of good, hidden bars—time for an overview of the best speakeasy bars in Amsterdam.
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Best speakeasy bars in Amsterdam: an overview
The best speakeasy bars in Amsterdam – where can you find them? That is no longer a question because we found it out for you. Attached is an overview that will fill you up for the coming weekends.
Zum Barbarossa
Dancing, dining, and pretending you are in Paris: Zum Barberossa has the perfect ambiance for such an evening. Their red lighting creates a cozy, sexy atmosphere. Also, it is a great spot to celebrate your birthday!
Voetboogstraat 1, Amsterdam, zumbarberossa.com
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Bar Oldenhof
Bar Oldenhof is open daily from 7 p.m., and you’ve come to the right place for classic cocktails and a friendly vibe. The furnishings are dark brown with lots of wood and colored light. Imagine yourself in New York in the 1950s but in Amsterdam City Center.
Elandsgracht 84, Amsterdam, bar-oldenhof.com
Door 74
Door 74 is perhaps the most famous and best speakeasy bars in Amsterdam. In their own words, they serve ‘perfectly balanced creations made by a passionate team’, and we couldn’t have put it better ourselves. Here, you can drink unique cocktails in a modern, minimalist setting.
Reguliersdwarsstraat 74, Amsterdam, finddoor74.com
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Paindemic
Paindemie almost feels like a brown café but with a boudoir edge. On the ground floor they serve delicious, artisanal sandwiches, on the first floor you imagine yourself in a classic bar with lots of red and dark brown. Here, too, you can taste their bites and enjoy cocktails, good wines, and champagne.
Kinkerstraat 122, Amsterdam, paindemie-amsterdam.com</em >
Hachi
Are you looking for a fancy cocktail bar with Asian influences? Then Hachi will be your go-to from now on. This cocktail bar has a sexy vibe, and you can sip a cocktail amid fashionable company. It is undoubtedly one of the most stylish and best speakeasy bars in Amsterdam.
Albert Cuypstraat 18, Amsterdam, barhachi.nl
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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