Do you find yourself in Amsterdam and wondering what bars are the best for cocktails? Look no further! So in this blog post I will take you through the best cocktail bars in Amsterdam as outlined by the Reddit users. Whether you love your cocktail straight up or on the rocks or just love to hit a drinking joint and munch on some delicious snacks, you will love these places. Let’s dive in!
1. Tales & Spirits
Another favorite of both the population and visitors, Tales and Spirits has many positive reviews concerning professional cocktails and warm vibing interiors. This bar is situated in the vicinity of Amsterdam and it is featuring a large variety of drinks on the menu and the options are quite inspiring.
The professionals at Tales & Spirits, the mixologists, have the passion for spirits and cocktails, and do everything to make it perfect. There are traditional and signature cocktails and everything in between, so every patron will find something to his or her liking. Do not forget to order one of the bar creations, for example, the “Smoking Barrel” or “Hemingway’s Garden.”
2. Vesper Bar
Vesper Bar, as the name suggests the martini that Bond orders in ‘Casino Royale’, is a fine wine and cocktail bar bar in a neighbourhood close to the famous Jordaan region of the city. It is posh restaurant that provides quality services, rich selection of drink to meet the customers demand.
Expert mixologists are bartenders at the Vesper bar that pays high level of attention in preparation of the cocktails. From traditional cocktails to new inventions the choice is vast and any bar freak will definitely find something extraordinary. I never tried their Old Cuban or the Smoky Beacon which is a variation of the famous Negroni.
3. Door 74
If you like venues that resemble some of those prohibition-era bars known as speakeasies, Door 74 is one you should check out. Hidden behind a door quite literally, this wonderful speakeasy transports you right into the Prohibition era. Door 74 has old fashion interior design, has a hidden door and has a unique feel to it that cannot be found anywhere else.
The bar has talented mixologists who prepare the cocktails to the clients personalized taste. Just tell them your favorite flavors and kinds of spirits and they will mix a cocktail that will taste ideal for you. Remember to grab a table in advance since they are crowded and people head to this place.
4. Hiding in Plain Sight (HPS)
Another awesome cocktail bar that Hiding in Plain Sight or HPS which is an abbreviation for is located in the heart of the city. It is local bar with limited seating but very friendly and comfortable atmosphere and offers a variety of drinks mostly unusual and tasty.
The willing staff behind the bar at HPS are well trained, skillful and knowledgeable and are continuously coming up with new concoctions. What I can say is that they do pay close attention to the quality of every single drink they are serving. If you felt adventurous you could ask about their “Hide & Seek” cocktail or their take on a Non-Alcoholic Sour with the “Redhead Napoleon.”
5. Flying Dutchmen Cocktails
That is why purists in terms of cocktail bars should feel completely comfortable at Flying Dutchmen Cocktails. Considered one of the best bars in town due to the customer care offered and the spectacular blends offered by the bar, anybody who desires to have a unique and worthwhile drinking spree needs to try this bar.
There are a lot of heavily skilled and creative bartenders working at Flying Dutchmen Cocktails. It offers quality drinks and comes up with unusual mixes to achieve new tastes in cocktails. If you aren’t ordering from their extensive food list, don’t go without tasting their very special “Barrel-Aged Boulevardier” or the unique “Buttered Popcorn Sour.”
Conclusion
Amsterdam is one of the few places that knows how to respect and enjoy a cocktail. It does not matter if you like traditional or exotic cocktails – all the cocktail bars suggested by Reddit have a great deal of answers and many choices in terms of cocktail preferences. Starting from the very intimate atmosphere of Door 74 to the maxed-out chic of Vesper Bar, Amsterdam does not disappoint when it comes to cocktail bars.
This is especially true when it comes to ordering drinks ensure that you drink responsibly and please make sure to check the operating hours of each bar and also COVID-19 measures in place. Thank you for a great evening with the best cocktails in the world, Amsterdam!
