this is where to toast on the new year with friends
Nothing as good as being surrounded by your friends and toast to the year new together. Chances are that you’ll soon meet up with friends to have a drink to celebrate the new year. That’s why we’ve made a new list today with several great spots in every neighbourhood to meet up for a drink in Amsterdam. That of course isn’t complete without the much needed bar snacks! New Years resolutions will have to wait till next week ;-).
Venster33
18 x hotspots THAT ARE PERFECT FOR A DRINK IN AMSTERDAM
NEW YEARS DRINKS IN AMSTERDAM // THE PIJP & SOUTH
Venster33: It’s always nice and busy in this hotspot in the Pijp, and to start off the new year with a delicious G&T or a Moscow Mule doesn’t seem like a bad start to me, does it? ;-) Also great spot if you want to have lunch with your friends in the new year.
Eerste van der Helststraat 42, Amsterdam – venster33.nl
Bar Fisk: Whether you would like a drink or a more extensive dinner, Bar Fisk is one of the best newcomers in the Pijp of the past year.
Eerste Sweelinckstraat 23, Amsterdam – barfisk.nl
Louie Louie
NEW YEARS DRINKS IN AMSTERDAM // EAST
Vergulden Eenhoorn: If you’ve never been to this hotspot in de East of Amsterdam, you definitely need to go soon. The location is so unique with its garden, especially in the summer. But also during the winter it’s a great spot to have a drink!
Ringdijk 58, Amsterdam
Louie Louie: Here the staff is ready for you from 10AM in the morning. Perhaps that’s a little early to start drinking (but in case you might – we don’t judge ;-) ), but a nice breakfast isn’t so bad either.
Linneausstraat 11, Amsterdam – louielouie.nl
Walter’s – The Walter Woodbury Bar: At this hotspot in the East of Amsterdam you can celebrate the new year with a nice drink. Like a great G&T for example!
Javastraat 42, Amsterdam – walterwoodburybar.nl
Smokin’ Barrels: Will remain a favourite spot to eat a burger with a specialty beer. Just have some drinks at the bar is of course also a possibility!
Beukenplein 22, Amsterdam – smokinbarrels.nl
Bar Bukowski: At this hotspot in East they’re ready to welcome you in the early morning. Maybe you usually come here during the evenings, but during the day it’s also a great spot to meet up with friends.
Oosterpark 10, Amsterdam – barbukowski.nl
Chin Chin Club
NEW YEARS DRINKS IN AMSTERDAM // CITY CENTRE
Taproom: For the actual die hards who don’t care about new year resolutions and an alcohol-free month beer café Taproom is a must. They have 24 beers on draught, mostly Dutch breweries like Gebrouwen door Vrouwen, De Prael and Two Chefs.
Nieuwe Vijzelstraat 1, Amsterdam – taproom.nl
Chin Chin Club: This stays one of the best new hotspots of the past year on the Rozengracht. To have drinks, go all out with the karaoke or to have something to eat with friends.
Rozengracht 133, Amsterdam – Facebook
Mata Hari: You’d almost forget about this spot because you probably don’t visit the Wallen very often, but Mata Hari is really recommended in this area. Very nice to have some drinks with friends in the heart of the centre and to do some people-watching.
Oudezijds Achterburgwal 22 – matahari-amsterdam.nl
Kanarie Club
NEW YEARS DRINKS IN AMSTERDAM // WEST
The Foodhallen: The G&T bar in the Foodhallen is always recommended for drinks with friends. Be sure to be on time so you can manage to get yourself a spot and make sure to try the dim sum and Vietnamese street food if you’re in the Foodhallen!
Bellamyplein 51, Amsterdam – foodhallen.nl
De Kanarie Club: Having some cocktails in de ‘pool’ upstairs or just have a drink in your hand at the bar. Meet up with friends first and afterwards catch a movie at the Filmhallen!
Bellamyplein 51, Amsterdam
Dapper: A modern brown bar where it’s nice and busy most of the time with locals. Have a drink at the bar and hang around for dinner.
Jacob van Lennepkade 58-60, Amsterdam – dapperbar.nl
Teds: Starting the new year with a Boozy Brunch at Teds? Something else than just a drinks for a change, but chances are that one of these brunches will evolve into drinks till late in the evening.
Bosboom Toussaintstraat 60, Amsterdam
Bar Evert-Jan: Ever since the opening this is a popular drinking spot in the West of Amsterdam. They regularly organize events so definitely check out their Facebook page!
Jan Evertsenstraat 3, Amsterdam – Facebook
Bar Mick: In the Spaarndammer area this remains one of the nicest bars to have a drink. Just some drinks at the bar and have some deep fried snacks and burgers!
Spaarndammerstraat 53H, Amsterdam – barmick.nl
Madam
NEW YEARS DRINKS IN AMSTERDAM // NORTH
Madam: Toasting to 2018 with the best view of Amsterdam, it can’t get any better than this right? Besides you can of course also have a delicious dinner here.
Overhoeksplein 3, Amsterdam – madamamsterdam.nl
Cannibale Royale: Also in the North of Amsterdam you can come here for the best burgers and deep fried snacks.
Mt. Ordinaweg 32, Amsterdam – cannibaleroyale.nl
happy new year!
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Amsterdam Bucketlist
THINGS TO DO:
⋙ Canal Cruise by day or in the evening
⋙ A bike tour through Amsterdam OR Rent a bike by yourself
⋙ The best view over Amsterdam from the A’DAM Lookout
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
FAVOURITE MUSEUMS:
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ MOCO Museum for street art
⋙ Photography museum FOAM
SEASONAL:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival (during winter months)
⋙ Cruise like a local with your own boat (great with good weather!)
ONE OF A KIND:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Red Light District tour
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
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Our favourite hotels:
AFFORDABLE // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Student Hotel: budget proof in trendy East.
☾ 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 locations at
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Park Plaza Vondelpark: located next to Vondelpark and beautifully renovated.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Pillows Anna van den Vondel: great hotel close to Vondelpark.
☾ Hotel Mercier: new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city.
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ QO Amsterdam: eco design hotel with a great skybar.
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ W Amsterdam: with great restaurants and a rooftop bar with swimming pool.
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