Introduction

Everyone knows that Amsterdam nightlife is off the roof, and choosing the most popular and compelling bars could be rather challenging. Fortunately, more and more people now turn to Reddit for recommendations and tips whether they are locals or tourists. For this blog post, we have collected recommendations from Reddit users on where to find the best bars in Amsterdam. Well if you are a beer freak or a cocktail person, keep on reading to know some of the great places to spend your night while you are in Amsterdam.

1. The Butcher

The Butcher is an informal bar placed in the De Pijp district and famed for its unordinary atmosphere and special cocktails. Hidden behind a door with no sign at the rear of a fast food joint this place is laid back and has a certain intrigue to it. The bartenders that work at The Butcher really know what they are doing and the house cocktails are favourites of the people who live in the city and visitors.

Currently, a standout drink that should not be missed when eating at The Butcher is the Elderflower Gimlet made from gin, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, and a touch of mint. It also boasts of exploring different craft beers to accompany the delicious bar foods that are also served at the bar.

2. Café Belgique

For beer lovers, what is better than going to Café Belgique, an excellent Belgian café and bar in the middle of Amsterdam? This bar has a very large variety of beers from Belgium, where clients can make their choice from more than fifty brands.

Café Belgique provides comfortable atmosphere, as a result, the place is ideal for spending time with friends while taking a beer. Bar staff is friendly and can guide you through their wider list of beers that you will find in their establishment. Here at Café Belgique patrons can find beers in every category and styles ranging from Trappist ales to fruity lambics.

3. Hiding in Plain Sight

Hiding in Plain Sight popularly known as HPS is a cocktail bar that ascends into the latter category; it is a speakeasy-style bar found in the city center. The name itself translates to a ‘blind’ bar, but do not let this mislead you, it is well concealed but once located, you’ll be able to enjoy this bar’s novelty.

The bartenders at Hiding in Plain Sight are really creative minds as all their cocktails are like artworks. Taste their Old Fashioned which they mix with premium whiskey, sugar and bitters and served with an orange zest and Luxardo cherry. It can easily be said that they pay close attention to detail to even the most private and obscure of drinks one may order in a bar.

4. Tales & Spirits

Tales & Spirits is a small and intimate cocktail bar where patrons are guaranteed fresh imaginative cocktails. This bar with branches mainly in New York has won a number of awards and specializes in a menu of ‘twisted classics’.

Another view of what is possible to be seen at Tales & Spirits is the popularity of their cocktail show. Bar persons are involved in informing the customers and having discussions with the latter, asking the customers about their choice. It also puts a personal touch which enhances your time as you enjoy the evening events.

It also offers a range of tapas that are perfect for the bar and tasty foods for one who wants a drink a great place.

Conclusion

As with establishing any new city, there are thousands of incredible bars in Amsterdam and the Reddit community has done well to post their favorites. Of course, a friend requests the best places to get to, so here you have a list with both a secret cocktail bar and a lovely beer place.

Please, do not forget about moderation and it is always interesting to enjoy he diversity of Amsterdam’s bars. Thanks for having a great time with HAS in the fabulous city of Amsterdam!