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The spots you won’t find in standard tourist guidebooks: tucked-away cocktail bars, hidden canal lookouts, independent artist studios, and local neighborhood favorites.


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  • Bar · Jordaan

    Proeflokaal Arendsnest

    Proeflokaal Arendsnest in Amsterdam is a cozy bar that serves over 100 beers exclusively from Dutch breweries.

    Opening status unconfirmed

  • Café · Grachtengordel

    Café Brecht

    A cozy living-room-style café near Rijksmuseum featuring mismatched vintage furniture, extensive German beer selection including Augustiner, and ramshackle bohemian charm.

    Opening status unconfirmed

  • Wine bar · De Pijp

    Paskamer

    Paskamer in Amsterdam is a trendy wine bar offering international sharing plates and an extensive selection of wines, including tastings.

    Opening status unconfirmed

  • Bar · Noord

    A’DAM Tower

    The A'DAM Tower in Amsterdam is a 100-meter-tall architectural marvel offering panoramic views of the city and featuring attractions like Europe's highest swing, "Over…

    Opening status unconfirmed

  • Cocktail bar · Rembrandtplein

    Door 74

    A reservation-only speakeasy hidden behind a secret door on Reguliersdwarsstraat, twice recognized on The World's 50 Best Bars list for innovative cocktails and art-deco…

    Opening status unconfirmed

  • Cocktail bar · Nieuwmarkt

    Rosalia’s Menagerie

    A cozy speakeasy cocktail bar celebrating Dutch distilling heritage with creative drinks in a historic 1651 canal house along Kloveniersburgwal, steps from Nieuwmarkt.

    Opening status unconfirmed

  • Restaurant · Binnenstad

    d’Vijff Vlieghen

    A historic Dutch restaurant in five interconnected 17th-century canal houses featuring traditional seasonal cuisine, original Rembrandt etchings, and antique Delft Blue tiles since 1939.

    Opening status unconfirmed

  • Restaurant · Museumkwartier

    RIJKS®

    RIJKS®, located in Amsterdam's Museumplein, is an upscale eatery that offers elegant dishes inspired by local ingredients and a commitment to culinary progression.

    Opening status unconfirmed

  • Brewery · De Wallen

    De Bekeerde Suster

    De Bekeerde Suster is a historical brewery and tasting room located in Amsterdam that serves unique beers with a historical story and pairs them…

    Opening status unconfirmed

  • Cocktail bar · Centrum

    Tales & Spirits

    An acclaimed cocktail bar and restaurant in a historic Centrum alleyway serving inventive drinks in vintage glassware alongside shareable plates and full dining.

    Opening status unconfirmed

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