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Best pubs in Amsterdam

Where Amsterdam drinks — the rooms worth a Friday night

Hand-picked pubs and bars across Amsterdam, sorted from the rooftops with the city view down to the basement spots only the locals know. We've kept the list short — every venue here is one we'd send a guest to without a caveat.

Top 10 pubs in Amsterdam

Ratings & reviews via Google

  1. Molly Malone's Irish Pub01

    1. Molly Malone's Irish Pub

    4.5· 3,073 reviews₹₹··

    Oudezijds Kolk 9, 1012 AL Amsterdam, Netherlands

  2. Proeflokaal Arendsnest02

    2. Proeflokaal Arendsnest

    4.7· 4,607 reviews₹₹··

    Herengracht 90, 1015 BS Amsterdam, Netherlands

  3. LuminAir03

    3. LuminAir

    4.4· 2,850 reviews₹₹₹·

    Oosterdoksstraat 4, Level 11, 1011 DK Amsterdam, Netherlands

  4. O'Reilly's Irish Pub04

    4. O'Reilly's Irish Pub

    4.4· 3,867 reviews₹₹··

    Paleisstraat 105, 1012 ZL Amsterdam, Netherlands

  5. Flying Dutchmen Cocktails | Cocktail Bar Amsterdam05

    5. Flying Dutchmen Cocktails | Cocktail Bar Amsterdam

    4.6· 1,510 reviews₹₹··

    Singel 460, 1017 AW Amsterdam, Netherlands

  6. Mulligans Irish Music Bar06

    6. Mulligans Irish Music Bar

    4.6· 1,878 reviews₹₹··

    Amstel 100, 1017 AC Amsterdam, Netherlands

  7. Beer Tasting Room In The Wildeman07

    7. Beer Tasting Room In The Wildeman

    4.7· 2,418 reviews₹₹··

    Kolksteeg 3, 1012 PT Amsterdam, Netherlands

  8. The Three Sisters08

    8. The Three Sisters

    4.1· 3,789 reviews₹₹··

    Rembrandtplein 19, 1017 CT Amsterdam, Netherlands

  9. The Black Dog09

    9. The Black Dog

    4.6· 1,077 reviews₹₹··

    Spuistraat 223a, 1012 VN Amsterdam, Netherlands

  10. Belushi's10

    10. Belushi's

    4.4· 2,813 reviews₹₹··

    Warmoesstraat 129, 1012 JA Amsterdam, Netherlands

What Amsterdam drinks looks like

Amsterdam has its own personality after dark — and it isn't the same in every neighbourhood. The list below covers the rooms we'd take a visiting friend to: a craft-beer pub for the early-evening pint, a rooftop with the view, a speakeasy where the staff still cares about the cocktail.

What to expect on a night out

Most premium pubs in Amsterdam open by 6 PM and run until 1 AM (last call typically 45 minutes prior). Smart-casual works almost everywhere; some rooftops enforce closed-toe shoes. Most accept cards but a few of the older bars are cash-only — worth checking before you go.

Booking tips

Friday and Saturday rooftops fill by 8 PM in season — reserve a table if you have one in mind. Weekday evenings are easier, and many places run "industry nights" Mondays and Tuesdays with significantly better cocktail prices. Rovostays concierge can hold a table at most of the venues below.

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