Hiding in Plain Sight

Descend into the red-lit underbelly of Amsterdam at Zum Barbarossa — a seductive basement speakeasy where oysters meet craft cocktails, DJs rise late, and every corner holds a whispered secret.

Sneak past the grill and whisper the password — The Butcher hides a moody speakeasy backstage, where velvet couches, barrel-aged cocktails & a hush of exclusivity await behind the burger counter.

At Dutch Courage on Zeedijk you’ll find over 150 genevers, inventive cocktails and even a “kopstootje-automatiek” (beer + jenever vending machine) — a true ode to Dutch drinking heritage.

Hidden in Amsterdam’s Jordaan, Vesper Bar is an intimate cocktail spot where inventive drinks meet cosy corners—perfect for a relaxed evening with flair.

Hidden behind velvet curtains in the Jordaan, Bar Oldenhof serves meticulously crafted cocktails in a 1920s-style lounge — ideal for slow sipping and whispered conversations.

Step into Amsterdam’s storied brown-café icon: Café ’t Mandje, open since 1927, where the city’s rebellious spirit knows no bounds — drink, remember, belong.

Discover a hidden-basement gem in Amsterdam’s De Pijp: Bar Mokum serves inventive Dutch-twist cocktails, nods to city slang and spirits, and welcomes you in hearty Amsterdam style with a wink and a smile.

Step into Amsterdam’s canal-side craft beer temple, where Proeflokaal Arendsnest serves only Dutch brews, featuring 50+ taps, polished wood & copper interior, and a true local vibe on Herengracht.

Descend beneath a beach-front façade into Belly of the Beast — a nautical cocktail lair in Amsterdam that guides you from sunlit entrance into subaqueous depths, with creative drinks, bites & immersive vibes.