amsterdam cocktail bars

[cactus24]

I'm going to amsterdam in a couple of weeks, and am looking for recommendations for good cocktail bars to try. thx

[Klary]

also, speakeasy Door 74 (you have to phone for a reservation).

Not a bar, but interesting if you're into cocktails and spirits, is House of Bols, the cocktail and jenever museum (opposite van Gogh Museum)

[Dapuma]

I think this place probably one ups Bols, just because Bols doesnt make the best liquor - this place made some excellent stuff

http://www.wynand-fockink.nl/index.ph...

not a cocktail bar but was fantastic and fun

only open 3-9PM FYI

[eatamsterdam]

Cocktail bars aren't widespread in Amsterdam, but they're slowly catching on. Vesper is one of the best, but you could also try Feijoa (Vijzelstraat, near Rembrandtplein) - their gin infused with cucumber and served with a stick of rhubarb is a great summer drink; Harry's Bar (Spuistraat 285) is well established, although I haven't been personally; or the Dutch outpost of Little Buddha, the Asian-inspired restaurant and lounge concept, recently opened near Leidseplein. They have cut-price cocktails daily between 5pm and 8pm. The Hibiscus Margarita is good.

[diesta]

Vesper, on Vinkenstraat
Bo Cinq, on Prinsengracht

Amsterdam is NOT a cocktail bar city.

[cactus24]

thanks we went to vesper which was very charming & served up a couple of well made drinks.