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34 Cafes and Bars for After-Dinner Drinks in Amsterdam

Did you enjoy a delicious meal out in Amsterdam but don't feel like going home yet? Then you can keep the fun going with after-dinner drinks at these bars and cafés in Amsterdam. I asked followers of Your Little Black Book where they stop for a drink after dinner on the way home. This long list of cafés and bars open late in Amsterdam is the result. Opening hours vary, so check the website before you plan on staying up late!

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34 Cafes and Bars for After-Dinner Drinks in Amsterdam

Brill

At Barbue, the Netherlands and Argentina meet in a cozy bar. A lovely spot in the old Lloyd building on Amsterdam's Oostelijke Handelskade, where the second location of The Hoxton is open. Here you can taste the finest spirits and passionate flavors that will make you long for the famous, historic bars notables of Buenos Aires. Choose from one of the elegant cocktails made with local vermouths, brandies, and botanical amargos and feel the South American sun on your face for a moment.
Eastern Trade Quay 34, Amsterdam – thehoxton.com

Arie

Take the tram to Ferdinand Bolstraat and have a drink at Arie's. You'll immediately feel at ease in this café, thanks to its friendly atmosphere. The menu is full of drinks on tap, in bottles, and cocktails like Arie's Straaljager.
Ferdinand Bolstraat 24, Amsterdam – arie.goudvisch.nl

The garden

In the heart of the Jordaan you can enjoy a delicious drink every day. Tuin has a long list of special beers, perfect for a fun night out to conclude with.
Tweede Tuindwarsstraat 13, Amsterdam – cafedetuin.nl

Cask

This insanely good tapas bar is the right place for after-work drinks dinner drinks in Amsterdam. If you're still a little hungry, you can eat a small tapas with your wine.
Wilhelminastraat 109, Amsterdam – barrica.nl

Water edge

Experience a touch of colorful Suriname in Amsterdam at Waterkant. They have a long list of draft and bottled beers, wines, and mixed drinks. For your after-dinner drinks in Amsterdam, this is the place to be.
Marnixstraat 246, Amsterdam – waterkantamsterdam.nl

Tales and Spirits

The final rule of this atmospheric cocktail bar sums it up perfectly: laugh, giggle, and be silly. The menu reads like an ancient book with entertaining illustrations. You won't be bored here.
Lijnbaanssteeg 5, Amsterdam – talesandspirits.com

Lolos

Stepping inside feels like stepping into a cabinet of curiosities, albeit a beautiful one. The interior is a bit hysterical, but also very cozy.
Oudekerksplein 48, Amsterdam – lolo.amsterdam

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Door74

The Netherlands' first speakeasy-style cocktail bar is a hidden gem in Amsterdam. Put your phone away, because it's not allowed while you're enjoying one of these delicious cocktails.
Reguliersdwarsstraat 74, Amsterdam – finddoor74.com

JD Williams Whisky Bar

You can probably guess what you can have here as a nightcap can drink. Whiskey, whiskey cocktails, but also a craft beer. That The last one is nice if you're not so fond of cocktails. Also check out this list for more whiskey tips in Amsterdam.
Prinsenstraat 5, Amsterdam – jdwilliamswhiskybar.com

Carter

This very cozy place is located on the corner of Valeriusstraat and Emmastraat living room restaurant. On a sultry summer evening, a drink on the terrace Definitely a good idea. But late at night, you can also enjoy sitting at the bar.
Valeriusstraat 85, Amsterdam – barcarter.nl

Café Nieuw Amsterdam

When you walk through the Haarlemmerbuurt, stop certainly at this cafe. In this West Indian House they serve excellent wines and they shake heavenly cocktails.
Haarlemmerstraat 75, Amsterdam – cafenieuwamsterdam.nl

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Labyrinth

Close to the Vondelpark, in Amsterdam South, you have come to the right place Address for perhaps the best cocktails in town. The African Samuel Kingue Ebelle is an incredibly good mixologist.
Amstelveenseweg 53, Amsterdam – labyrinthamsterdam.nl

Fuel

On Friday evening you are lucky, because then the chairs of the floor pushed back so you can put your feet up. Dance to the disco songs The DJ is allowed to play music, but you can also just have a glass of wine or a beer.
Marnixstraat 341, Amsterdam – bar-brandstof.nl

Beder

One of the first pubs in Amsterdam South is Bedier. The traditional Dutch pub has a legendary Friday afternoon drinks, but you're also in the right place after dinner address for a nightcap.
Sophialaan 36, Amsterdam – Facebook page

Café of Mechelen

The candles on the table give the industrial interior a warm glow. At the bar you can get seven beers on tap, twenty beers on the bottle and there is also a changing range of Amsterdam Craft Brewers.
Sloterkade 96, Amsterdam – stadscafevanmechelen.nl

Ebeling

This large café is located in a former bank building in the heart of Amsterdam. has been a popular spot for an after-dinner drink since the 90s Amsterdam.
Overtoom 52, Amsterdam – de-ebeling.nl

Louie Louie

Louie Louie is located opposite the Tropenmuseum. The extensive The drinks menu makes the choice difficult. Will you go for a cocktail like Frozen? Margarita or prosecco? They're all so delicious!
Linnaeusstraat 11, Amsterdam – louielouie.nl 

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Café Kuijper

Reservations are not possible, so hopefully it won't be too busy when you get here. settle down for a drink. This old brown café is very cozy, especially when football is broadcast on the big screen.
Linnaeusstraat 79, Amsterdam – cafekuijper.nl

Vesper

The most exciting cocktails are served in the smallest bar in Amsterdam presented to you. Vesper has received several awards and international Received awards for their insanely good cocktails. Cheers!
Vinkenstraat 57, Amsterdam – vesperbar.nl

Kosta

Drinking Amsterdam Cider, Bombay Tonic or an Aperol Sprits: it's all possible All at Kosta. Seriously, it's all possible. So why not all three? Want to order something without alcohol? Then choose a non-alcoholic cocktail. or something fresh.
Third Kostverlorenkade 42, Amsterdam – barkosta.com

Bar Hendrik

Would you like to experience the Spanish feeling? Then choose a Sangria cava, Sangria white or Sangria red. With Licor 43, so delicious. But a French rosé or a glass of champagne will also do.
Olympiaplein 132, Amsterdam – barhendrik.nl

Malabar

Amsterdam is beautiful at night, so why not experience it from Want to enjoy a drink at a sky bar? You can at Malabar: the sky bar in Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam.
Javakade 766, Amsterdam – hoteljakarta.amsterdam

The tulip

Have you dined near the Pijp? Then pop in at the Tropically decorated De Tulp for a delicious beer at the bar. On Tuesday evenings swing the tent out during the Latin Night and on Wednesday evening you can see local musical talents play the stars from the sky.
Marie Heinekenplein 33, Amsterdam – thetulp.amsterdam

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Luxury

Bar Lux is located on Marnixstraat. A household name in the city that has existed for years and is your home base when it involves beers such as Funky Falcon, a Pinot Grigo or a freshly shaken cocktail like Scarlett Johansson.
Marnixstraat 403, Amsterdam – barlux.nl 

Bonnie

This atmospheric café-bistro-bar with purple leather sofas and tiled floor is Not just a cozy neighborhood café for a bite to eat. On weekends, they're open late for a last-minute nightcap on the way home.
Amstelveenseweg 226, Amsterdam – bonnie.goudvisch.nl

The Lobby (Nesplein)

Hidden in one of the nice streets of the center Enter The Lobby Nesplein. You'll immediately feel at home on the soft leather sofa by the fireplace. Cozy!
Nes 49, Amsterdam – nesplein.thelobby.nl

Thijssen

Fancy more than just a drink? At Café Thijssen you can test your general knowledge during a Quiz night. Bring your group along and try to win together. But even on weekends, after dinner, you can still enjoy a last drink here until late.
Brouwersgracht 107, Amsterdam – cafethijssen.nl

Caravan

Every evening you can go to Kwakersplein for a delicious drink drinks. The music is playing nicely and you can order a Salted Caramel Espresso Martini, a Bubb Royal Cremant or a white wine.
Kwakersplein 2, Amsterdam – karavaanamsterdam.nl

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Bar Botanique

Are you going here for a drink after dinner on Friday evening? Are you prepared then for a swinging salsa evening. On other evenings you can go there for a regular drink, which is just as cozy in this green oasis.
First Van Swindenstraat 581, Amsterdam – barbotanique.nl

Pacific

The Westerpark is even more fun thanks to Pacific. There are regular club nights and events they organize. From live music to comedy. So your after This makes dinner drinks in Amsterdam even more entertaining.
Polonceaukade 23, Amsterdam – pacificamsterdam.nl

Troost (Old West location)

Troost Brewery is located in the pleasant Bilderdijkstraat. Although this location does not have its own brewery, because it is too small, there are several tanks above the bar for freshly tapped beer.
Bilderdijkstraat 205, Amsterdam – brewerytroost.nl

Bar Baarsch

In the always lively Baarsjes, you can enjoy a pub quiz every Monday evening. On other nights, you're also welcome for a seltzer, cocktail, gin and tonic, beer, or wine.
Jan Evertsenstraat 91, Amsterdam – barbaarsch.nl

bar Bukowski

This literary bar (therefore the name Bukowski of writer Charles Henry Bukowski) can be found. In the evening Great hits are played and you can order a beer or a cocktail.
Oosterpark 10, Amsterdam – barbukowski.nl

Satchmo

It's a bit posh, but if you don't feel like going to a bar, this is the perfect place for a drink. The interior looks slick, but that's to be expected for a NYC-style restaurant with cocktail bar. By the way, there are two cocktail bars here, so you can go for a romantic one atmosphere downstairs, or in the restaurant area upstairs.
Rokin 95, Amsterdam – satchmoamsterdam.com

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