Drinks in Amsterdam North
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Drinks in Amsterdam North: 12 drinks spots, wine bars and cafes you want to know

Emma

 

November 5 2025
Last updated: November 5, 2025

Looking for a great place for drinks in Amsterdam Noord? Say no more! We love it – especially when Friday afternoon drinks take us there. So, here's a list of the best drinks hotspots in Noord, from wine bars to cozy pubs.

12 fun places to have drinks in Amsterdam-Noord

Polly Goudvisch

This café is easily accessible from the ferry on the IJ. The interior is reminiscent of a classic Amsterdam café, but with a modern twist. A wonderful place to enjoy drinks and kick off the weekend. 
Buiksloterweg 3, Amsterdam – polly.goudvisch.nl

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Fluff

Under the motto "Come and enjoy life with us!", you can enjoy a lavish four- or five-course dinner with a barbecue as the central theme. It's also a great place for drinks. Thanks to the rotating tap, they offer a selection of unique beers. 
Leen Jongewaardkade 41, Amsterdam – pelusa.amsterdam

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plek

Pull up a chair at one of the picnic tables for a drink. Every Sunday afternoon, a band performs, and it's just as cozy in the winter months. 
TT Neveritaweg 59, Amsterdam – pllek.nl

Fireplace Amsterdam PLLEK

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Zeal

As you walk from the ferry onto the NDSM site, you'll find the entrance to this hotspot on the left side of the enormous halls. A bonus: in good weather, there's a terrace overlooking the street art of the adjacent Street Art Museum. 
Shipbuilding Quay 72, Amsterdam – ijveramsterdam.nl

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Wine bar Vindict

At Wine bar Vindict It's all about the wine. Richard Dietz and Roderick Meijer, together with chef Samir Doueiri and sommelier Jan-Jaap Altenburg, opened this hotspot in Noord, which has since become the go-to place for true wine lovers. 
Docklandsweg 3, Amsterdam – wijnbarvindict.nl

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Cafe Soleil

Café Soleil Amsterdam is a delightful Mediterranean restaurant specializing in excellent comfort food. For a leisurely drinks and snacks, this is the place to be. 
Papaverhoek 31, Amsterdam – cafesoleilamsterdam.nl

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Skate cafe

From restaurant to skate park to club – it all happens at Skatecafé. Enjoy drinks and an à la carte menu until 9:30 PM, after which the tables make way for a dancing crowd. 
Filled-in Hamerkanaal 42, Amsterdam – skatecafe.nl

Lowlander Botanical Bar & Restaurant

At Lowlander Botanical Bar & Restaurant in Noord, everything nature has to offer takes center stage. Think herbs, plants, vegetables, and fruit, and the interior also exudes natural elements. 
The Kromhouthal, Amsterdam – restaurant.lowlander.nl

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Bar Benelux

From 4:00 PM, you can enjoy snacks and drinks at Bar Benelux. The extensive cocktail menu has everything your heart desires, and the accompanying snacks are also special. 
Filled-in Hamerkanaal 83, Amsterdam – be-ne-lux.bar

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Oedipus Craft Space

Take an average weekend, and there's dancing, jumping, drinking, and laughing at Oedipus Craft Space. This place is a wonderful melting pot with the tastiest beers and other drinks. 
Schaafstraat 21, Amsterdam – oedipus.com

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Tula Cantina

Tula Cantina Amsterdam is the new Mexican hotspot next to Coba, and also a charming little sister. No room at Coba? Then simply pop over to Tula Cantina for a delicious drink and bites. 
Schaafstraat 8, Amsterdam – Instagram

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Café 't Sluisje

They don't get more iconic than Café 't Sluisje. This authentic traditional pub in Noord is a must-visit. Stop by during the day for a beef sausage sandwich, and from around five o'clock onwards for drinks with the locals. 
Nieuwendammerdijk 297, Amsterdam – cafehetsluisje.nl

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