{"id":10984,"count":45,"description":"<h2>On Amsterdam Now you will find a directory of cafes and bars in Amsterdam - from classic brown pubs and grand caf\u00e9s to cocktail bars, wine bars and coffee bars.<\/h2>\r\nThe selection is broad and varies widely in atmosphere, concept and price level. Amsterdam bars and cafes are therefore one of the most diversified segments of the city's nightlife scene.\r\n<h2><strong>Brown pubs<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe brown caf\u00e9 is the most recognizable expression of Amsterdam's pub culture. The name refers to the dark interior - wood paneling, dim lighting, a bar with draft beer. Many of these cafes have been around for decades and are intertwined with their neighborhoods. They can be found throughout the city, but the Jordaan has a particular concentration of them. See also our overview of <strong>Amsterdam bars<\/strong> for specific addresses.\r\n<h2><strong>Grand cafes<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe grand caf\u00e9 has a different scale and history. Spacious interiors, often in historic buildings, with a menu that goes beyond drinks. Lunch, drinks and dinner blend together. Some of Amsterdam's best-known grand caf\u00e9s are around Leidseplein and the Amstel River. For a complete picture, check out the <strong>Amsterdam restaurants guide<\/strong> on AmsterdamNow.\r\n<h2><strong>Cocktail bars<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe cocktail scene in Amsterdam has grown considerably in recent years. From speakeasy-like affairs with no sign at the door to designer cocktail bars with an elaborate menu. The emphasis is increasingly on craftsmanship: homemade syrups, local spirits and seasonal ingredients. Most cocktail bars are in the city center and around Utrechtsestraat.\r\n<h2><strong>Wine bars<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nNatural wines have become a fixture in Amsterdam. Wine bars with a focus on low-intervention wines can be found in De Pijp, Oud-West and the Jordaan. They combine a compact wine list with a small kitchen - cheese, meats, small dishes - and an informal atmosphere. For related addresses, see also <strong>Amsterdam restaurants<\/strong> on Amsterdam Now.\r\n<h2><strong>Coffee bars<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nAmsterdam has a mature coffee culture with a wide range of specialty coffee bars. From small one-man stores with their own roaster to more spacious coffee bars with workstations. Many coffee bars in Amsterdam combine good coffee with a lunch menu. Check out our overview of <strong>Amsterdam coffee bars<\/strong> for a current overview by neighborhood.\r\n<h2><strong>Neighborhoods<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nPubs and bars in Amsterdam can be found throughout the city, but a few areas stand out. The Jordaan has the highest density of brown pubs. De Pijp combines wine bars, coffee bars and eateries. The center - around Leidseplein, Rembrandtplein and the Zeedijk - has the greatest variety. Amsterdam East and North are growing as entertainment areas. The full list of cafes and bars in Amsterdam can be found via the <strong>Amsterdam city guide<\/strong> on Amsterdam Now.","link":"https:\/\/www.amsterdamnow.com\/en\/tag\/cafes-bars-amsterdam\/","name":"Pubs &amp; Bars","slug":"cafes-bars-amsterdam","taxonomy":"post_tag","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amsterdamnow.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags\/10984","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=10984"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}