Amsterdam Bars & Nightlife - Find Amsterdam Bars, Cafés & Clubs
Whether you're looking for a wild night out in the thick of Amsterdam's club scene, or a calmer evening spent sipping handcrafted beers in a local brown café, you'll find that Amsterdam's nightlife scene caters to a wide range of visitors.
Whether you want to join plenty of other tourists in the Red Light District or you're looking for a place off the beaten path, this list of the Best Amsterdam Coffeeshops will help you find a smoking spot to suit your style.
A swanky cocktail bar that's purposely hard to find and only accepts patrons with reservations, Door 74 recalls a time when ladies and gentlemen sipped spirits in a chic, civilized setting. The service here is as spectacular as the skillfully mixed drinks made with ingredients that will surprise you and leave you bored with lesser liquors for life.
Find out why you can't sip on a beer in an Amsterdam coffeeshop.
For those of you who bristle at the thought of clubbing, don't rule out a visit to one of these Amsterdam clubs during your time here. Live music, unique location, unorthodox interior décor,
Remember, these are still clubs, so dress accordingly.
If you're not interested in following the crowds of fellow visitors into the most touristy Amsterdam bars, have a look at my picks for Amsterdam bars off the beaten path.
You don't have to go to neighboring Belgium to find great beer; there's plenty in Amsterdam! Find a local brewery, tasting pubs and unique beer shops in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam is a hotspot for live music, from classical to rock, world to jazz. And the venues for live music in Amsterdam are just as varied. These are my top picks.
Keep these tips in mind when visiting Amsterdam coffeeshops. Some of them might surprise you!
Browse this comprehensive collection of reviews of Amsterdam brown cafés and pubs from European beer and pub expert Ron Pattinson.
The Mansion, an upscale yet funky club, boasts three cocktail bars, two restaurants and a basement space featuring DJs and other entertainment -- all housed in a beautiful, historic Amsterdam building near the chic Pieter Cornelisz (P.C.) Hooftstraat.
The World's Best Bars lists its favorite nightlife spots in Amsterdam.
Expatica.com, a site dedicated to expatriate life in several European countries, offers this list of the best bars in Amsterdam.