The Dutch capital is famous for the great and quite diverse nightlife. Regardless of whether you are a resident that has been living in this great city all your life or a tourist who may be visiting the city you will always find it entertaining to explore the various bars that are around the city. In this guide let me take you through some of the best bars in Amsterdam that provide excellent drinks, incredible atmosphere and at a relatively cheap price.
1. Café de Sluyswacht
For a true piece of the Dutch culture, one must eat at Café de Sluyswacht. Housed in a beautiful 17th-century house, this small and welcoming waterside concerns local beer and spirits together with Dutch specialities. It is cheap regarding the prices they offer, and this makes them popular among both the locals and the non locals.
2. The Butcher
The Butcher very much off the beaten track but very popular because of excellent and inexpensive cocktails. The set-up of this bar is that it’s a a speakeasy, and getting in is through a door that looks like a walk in refrigerator and this is hidden behind a burger joint. That should not put you off though, because the drinks they offer here are some of the most creative and potent mixed drinks you can get at prices that are far easier on your wallet than the overpriced bars in town.
3. Brouwerij ‘t IJ
The beer lovers will probably like Brouwerij ‘t IJ. Al Jahvash is a bit of a hidden gem in Amsterdam and it boasts a great choice of craft beers brewed here. Their beers can be savoured in a small tasting room or in the beer garden outside with a view of a wind mill. This place is cheap to ask for drinking and you can also go for a beer production tour to enhance your knowledge.
4. Vesper Bar
This blog is perfect for James Bond enthusiasts who should visit Vesper Bar. This is a trendy bar that brings to mind the Bond motion pictures, and as such it supplies a multitude of unique cocktails. Indeed some drinks are relatively expensive, but this place offers reasonable happy hours and other daily offers that can attract economical tourists.
5. Hannekes Boom
Hannekes Boom is among the famous bar found along the water side. This place has that easy going feel and it’s the best place to relax with a beer or a cocktail after running around the town taking pictures. It is quite affordable after the football games or during the summer they have a terrace with a view of the canals.
6. Café Soundgarden
Any lover of the rock music and a bustle atmosphere should visit Café Soundgarden. This bar specializing in rocks has a wide list of beers that include the regional to the international beers. There is good cheap offer there and sometimes they provide music so it can be a good place to relax and meet new people.
7. De Dokter
If you have to hear a joke from the doctor or want to experience something different, don’t miss De Dokter. This bar for drink is relatively small and very homey which makes it look as though it belongs to a different era. They are specialized in providing an assortment of genevers, a Dutch traditional gin like beverage. On the high side of the average and to some extent on the high side of this paradigm, the place is still a good place to visit.
Conclusion
Amsterdam has some wonderful places where you can go out for a night without necessarily going through your pocket. Traditional Dutch pubs, elegant speakeasies and trendy craft beer pubs and breweries: There’s something for everyone in De Pijp. So on your next visit to Amsterdam do not miss out a visit to the following bars for an amazing night out at relatively cheap rates.
