{"id":10930,"count":17,"description":"On AmsterdamNow you will find a directory of cocktail bars in Amsterdam - from classic bar concepts and speakeasy establishments to hotel bars and rooftop bars overlooking the city. Amsterdam's cocktail culture has evolved significantly in recent years, with bartenders combining classic techniques with local spirits such as gin and contemporary ingredients. The result is a diverse selection that ranges from accessible cocktail bars to specialized establishments where craftsmanship takes center stage. Check out our overview of <strong>Amsterdam bars<\/strong> for a broader picture of nightlife.\r\n<h2><strong>Speakeasy and hidden bars<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nEen aantal van de beste cocktailbars in Amsterdam werkt met een speakeasy-formule: geen bord aan de deur, reservering verplicht, intiem van sfeer. Door 74, al meer dan vijftien jaar actief, is een van de oudste en meest invloedrijke cocktailbars in Nederland \u2014 met themagebonden menu's en een klein, ervaren barteam. Dit type bar vraagt voorbereiding: reserveer op tijd en reken op hogere drankprijzen. Voor actuele tips en adressen zie de <strong>Amsterdam bars<\/strong> section on AmsterdamNow.\r\n<h2><strong>Classic and skilled cocktail bars<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nAlongside the speakeasy variety are cocktail bars that bet on a wide range of classics and house creations, with an open and approachable atmosphere. The emphasis is on technique and product selection: carefully curated menus, seasonal ingredients and bartenders who do not shy away from discussing drink choices. This segment forms the core of the Amsterdam cocktail bar scene.\r\n<h2><strong>Hotel bars<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nSome of the strongest cocktail bars in Amsterdam are in hotels. This has advantages: professional service, comfortable spaces and often an extensive menu that includes wine, beer and bites. Hotel bars are thus a good choice for a longer evening or a date where atmosphere and comfort outweigh alternative character. Some hotel bars also have a rooftop overlooking the canals or the IJ River.\r\n<h2><strong>Gin and Dutch spirits<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nJenever - the forerunner of gin - has a permanent place in Amsterdam's cocktail scene. A number of cocktail bars consciously work with Dutch distillates and incorporate them into modern cocktails or serve them in classic combinations. This provides a local anchor to an otherwise internationally oriented offering. For more information on the city's broader beverage offerings, see also the <strong>Amsterdam city guide<\/strong> on AmsterdamNow.\r\n<h2><strong>Neighborhoods<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nCocktail bars in Amsterdam are concentrated in the center, around Reguliersdwarsstraat, Spuistraat and the ring of canals. Amsterdam North and East have a smaller but growing selection, often in combination with eateries or cultural venues. The full list of cocktail bars in Amsterdam, including practical info and reviews, can be found via the <strong>Amsterdam restaurants guide<\/strong> on AmsterdamNow.","link":"https:\/\/www.amsterdamnow.com\/en\/tag\/cocktailbars-amsterdam\/","name":"Cocktail bars","slug":"cocktail-bars","taxonomy":"post_tag","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amsterdamnow.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags\/10930","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amsterdamnow.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amsterdamnow.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/post_tag"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amsterdamnow.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts?tags=10930"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}