Drinks in Amsterdam West: 20 spots, wine bars and cafes you want to know

Did someone just say "vrijmibo" (Friday afternoon drinks)? You don't have to tell us twice—we love them. But where are the best places to have drinks in Amsterdam-West, you ask? We scoured our favorite neighborhood and went looking. Below: 20 X the best places for drinks in Amsterdam-West. 

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20 x drinks in Amsterdam West

Le French Café Amsterdam West

Le French Café is already a household name in Amsterdam East, and thanks to its prime location (the terrace enjoys long stretches of sunshine), the same now applies to its West location. A lovely terrace, friendly people, and delicious snacks. In short: all the ingredients for a successful get-together. 
Admiral de Ruijterweg 1, Amsterdam – lefrenchcafe.nl

©Le French Cafe

Dorus

Restaurant Dorus Amsterdam does things a little differently. The restaurant consists of several rooms, decorated with modern art and some with enormous soccer balls, which upon closer inspection turn out to be large beanbag chairs. Perfect for a relaxing drink. 
De Clercqstraat 27, Amsterdam – dorusamsterdam.nl

© Restaurant Dorus

Bon Burger

Bon Burger Amsterdam is a great spot in Amsterdam-West where the best of both wine and burger bars come together. Because who says a burger bar can't also serve good wine and have a trendy interior? Right, Bon Burger gets it. 
Jacob van Lennepkade 334, Amsterdam – Instagram

© Bon Burger, @bonburgerbar

Café Complete

Café Kompleet is a neighborhood pub with all the typical old-fashioned charm. A beer for under €3, a glass of wine for under €5 – where else can you find that in the capital these days? It's fine for a budget drink, but that's not doing the place justice. It's simply good here and always a friendly atmosphere. 
First Constantijn Huygensstraat 45H, Amsterdam – cafekompleet.nl

© CAFÉ KOMPLEET

The Singing Swan

It's always a party at De Zingende Zwaan. Step inside and you'll feel welcome – as if you've been coming for years. It's a typical brown café, but in the Wijmpje Beukers style and therefore original and excellent. 
First Helmersstraat 250, Amsterdam – dezingendezwaan.nl

© The Singing Swan

Eetcafé Edita

Owner Anna Meyer drew inspiration from the South of France and opened Eetcafé Edita (Amsterdam West), named after her grandmother. It's a lovely place with good wines where you can linger after drinks for a tasty bite. 
Jan van Galenstraat 92H, Amsterdam – eetcafe-edita.nl

© Eetcafé Edita, @Eetcafé.Edita

Cask

Barrica Amsterdam is a charming restaurant with excellent wine and equally good food. It's all about wine, cocktails, and shared dining, all with a Spanish twist. 
Wilhelminastraat 109, Amsterdam – barrica.nl

Café Wilhelmina

Binnenvisser fans are in luck, because Oud-West has a new hotspot under the same ownership. Wilhelmina is open all day, from coffee to drinks and dinner. 
First Helmersstraat 83A, Amsterdam – wilhelminacafe.nl

Outside Café & Restaurant

No car, but still craving the beach? No problem! BUITEN Beach Café and Restaurant is just a short metro or bike ride away. In summer, Sloterplas is a delightful chaos of day trippers, playing children, young families, and BUITEN guests. A bonus: it's also an official wedding venue. 
Th. J. Lammerslaan 3, Amsterdam – hotelbuiten.nl

© Hotel Buiten, @hotelbuiten

Café Jacob

From breakfast to dinner and drinks until the wee hours: at Café Jacob Amsterdam, you'll find something for everyone. Jacob is the ultimate hotspot in Amsterdam West, serving as a versatile meeting, dining, and nightlife spot. And yes, it's especially lively around drinks time! 
Bilderdijkstraat 217, Amsterdam – jacobamsterdam.com

© Café Jacob, @cafejacob.amsterdam

Gitane

From early morning till late at night: at Café Restaurant Gitane In Amsterdam-West, on Jan Pieter Heijestraat, you can visit all day long. For small and large appetites, drinks with natural wine, or that much-needed caffeine fix—and of course, also for a good Friday afternoon drink. 
Jan Pieter Heijestraat 146, Amsterdam – restaurantgitane.nl

© Café Restaurant Gitane Amsterdam

The Beer Garden

Of course, they live up to their name by always having a wide selection of beers on tap. You can often find us enjoying drinks on the terrace – also because they have one of the best and most extensive snack menus. Double win! 
Jan Evertsenstraat 135, Amsterdam – debiertuin.nl

The Beer Garden West © Yourlbb

Fred's cousin

Fred's Cousin pays tribute to the traditional traditional pub, the many of which we know in Amsterdam. This place feels familiar: the atmosphere is informal, the service is excellent, and the interior seems to have been recreated in a bygone era. For us, this is a golden spot for drinks in Amsterdam-West. 
Jan Evertsenstraat 41hs, Amsterdam – deneefvanfred.goudvisch.nl

© Fred's Cousin

Abbey

For coffee, lunch, and of course, a leisurely drink, head to Abbey on Admiraal de Ruijterweg. This spot has been a staple in West and the surrounding area for years. They use local ingredients and serve unpretentious dishes – perfect for drinks. 
Admiral de Ruijterweg 404, Amsterdam – abbey.nl

© Abbey

Troost brewery

Right in the (always bustling!) Westerpark, you'll find Brouwerij Troost. It's the kind of place you know you'll always find a good spot. The terrace is often packed with friendly locals and tourists, but inside you can easily enjoy drinks all evening long. Of course, they have plenty of beers on tap and in bottles, but there's also plenty of choice for non-beer drinkers. 
Pazzanistraat 27, Amsterdam – brewerytroost.nl

© Troost

September

At September in de Baarsjes, they use seasonal and local ingredients, so you'll find something different every time you visit. But you can also enjoy a delicious drink – which, just looking at the wine list, is a good idea. 
Baffinstraat 1, Amsterdam – septemberamsterdam.nl

© September

Fabus

A truly good wine bar with wines from Eastern Europe was still missing in the capital, and Fabus Amsterdam felt it was high time to fill that gap. A great hotspot in Amsterdam-West where you can enjoy unique wines in a cozy setting. 
De Clercqstraat 105H, Amsterdam – fabusamsterdam.com

© Fabus

Local of the City

Lokaal van de Stad has been a hit in Amsterdam-West since 2018. This is thanks in part to the consistently friendly staff, but also to the enormous terrace where you can enjoy the sunshine for hours. 
Heemstedestraat 68, Amsterdam – lokaalvandestad.nl

Canary Club

During the day, it's a great place to work and have lunch, but around four o'clock, it transforms into a cozy oasis where drinks are the main attraction, and you'll love to linger for dinner. Great with colleagues or groups of friends. 
Bellamyplein 51, Amsterdam – kanarieclub.nl

Water edge

Last but not least: few things beat Waterkant. For years, this has been the go-to spot for summer drinks and boat mooring (although that's been somewhat restricted these days). But this place is actually great year-round, with its various bars and super charming, quirky decor. A great evening is guaranteed! 
Marnixstraat 246, Amsterdam – waterkantamsterdam.nl

© Waterkant