Picture this: it’s early evening, and you’re biking through cobbled city streets, past elegant canal houses with cosy, glowing interiors and over centuries-old bridges. Suddenly you feel drops of rain. They steadily increase in frequency as a strong gust of wind blows you back, ripping your hat from your head and stopping you in your path.
No matter what the season, this could describe any average evening in the Netherlands. But what do countries with less-than-ideal weather have in common? They have fantastic bars. From brown bars – the traditional Dutch pub – with ornate interiors to dashing cocktail bars and everything in between, Amsterdam is filled to the brim with drinking wells to suit all styles.
Here are very best bars in Amsterdam. 1. Bar Centraal Bar Centraal is a neighbourhood spot with a five-star natural wine list, and elegant small plate selection.
But it’s the interiors of this place that really make it stand out – its exceptionally cosy with a distinctly Dutch feel. Pull up a stool at the bar and sip a chilled glass of wine as you order pretty plates piled high with fresh, tasty ingredients. Area: Oud-West Price: ££ Website : barcentraal.
nl 2. Murmur While a trip on the ferry may seem daunting to visitors, the good thing about heading north in Amsterdam is that you’ll find much more space – which means bigger terraces and more space for dancing. Murmur serves up Levantine food and great drinks, but the best bit is the live music – the bar .