By day, The Butcher looks like an edgy burger joint in Amsterdam’s De Pijp (Albert Cuypstraat), serving high-quality burgers and fries. But behind the scenes lies its secret: a hidden cocktail lounge known (to those in the know) as “The Butcher’s Secret Bar” or “The Secret Kitchen.” Entry is theatrical. You need a reservation and a password. Once accepted, you’re guided to a discreet door (sometimes behind a refrigerator or freezer lookalike panel), ring the buzzer, give your reservation and password, and slip inside. On one account, the host “whisked us off to a silver door, pressed buzzer, asked password, then led us into a swanky bar.” Inside, the secret lounge is intimate, dimly lit, and moody. Expect Chesterfields, velvet couches, dark woods, and a long, oval bar. The cocktail menu is robust: signature drinks, barrel-aged cocktails, large-format punches, and creative specials from their “secret kitchen” menu (ceviche, squid, nachos, bresaola, etc.). The bar aims for balance: elegant but not overbearing, where you can talk without shouting. Because it operates as a hidden lounge, The Butcher’s Secret Bar feels exclusive. The reservation system, password entry, and the fact that not everyone knows of its existence all contribute to that mystique.
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