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23 Januari 2025

Buying specialty beer in Amsterdam: these 4 places are the right places for you

Looking to buy craft beer in Amsterdam? You probably know your way around the bars and restaurants, but what if you're planning a tasty drink or a birthday party at home? Then head to one of the specialty stores below, where you'll find expert advice and a huge selection.

Buying craft beer in Amsterdam: 4 good places to go

Chances are you'll feel dizzy when you step into one of the shops below. At Bierkoning, they have a whopping 1000 (!) bottled beers! Luckily, specialty beer shops employ true connoisseurs who may even have sampled a large portion of their selection. They're always happy to offer good advice, so you're sure to find what you're looking for.

The Beer King

Since 1985, beer lovers have been the go-to place for finding unique beers from home and abroad. With a selection of over 2000 beers, there's something for everyone. And if you're overwhelmed by the choices, our knowledgeable staff is happy to help.
Paleisstraat 125, Amsterdam – bierkoning.nl

buy specialty beer in Amsterdam

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Bierbaum

Right next to Sarphatipark, you'll find Bierbaum, a specialty store with a wide selection and a focus on local beers. They always have surprising and seasonal specials, and around three hundred bottled beers. There's also a tap, where you can not only sample beers but also take them home.
Sarphatipark 1, Amsterdam – bier-baum.nl

buy specialty beer in Amsterdam

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Even more places to buy craft beer in Amsterdam

Strong

Beer drinker or not, chances are you've been to Sterk. This place is popular for its extended opening hours, but also for its wide selection of craft beers. This "culinary treat shop" has a changing selection and sources surprising beers from lesser-known breweries.
De Clercqstraat 7, Amsterdam – strong.amsterdam

Beer&Co

In Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Groningen, you'll find Bier&Co, one of Europe's largest beer importers. It's like this: in the 1980s, a group of squatters imported Belgian beer for their friends, and the rest is history. Bier&Co still focuses on Belgian beer, but its selection has expanded considerably over the years. On their website daretodrinkdifferent Consumers can also buy the beers.
Oostenburgermiddenstraat 218, Amsterdam – bierenco.nl

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