Bars in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Don't waste your breath -- regulars here know all about the English pronunciation bomb hidden in the Dutc... More on Frommers

A small charming and old distillery, they also have a separate tasting room, if you're not travelling wit... More on TripAdvisor

Standing room only is often the space situation here, and the crowds sometimes overflow onto the sidewalk. It seems that, quite by accident, Hoppe has become a tourist attraction. Locals love this spot, which dates from 1670. Trendy ... More on Frommers

A happy, boisterous place where the Guinness is good and the bartenders are Irish and friendly, this neighborhood Irish pub pulls in many of the young, up-and-coming professionals who live in the Pijp, not least ... More on Frommers

A former 17th-century orphanage chapel with frescoed walls is the atmospheric, if unlikely, setting for one of Amsterdam's hottest clubs. DJs rustle up music from the '60s to the '90s, drawing ... More on Frommers

This long-standing neighborhood bar attracts a casual crowd that extends a friendly welcome to visitors. The pinball machine and pool table are social focal points, and side-by-side video screens broadcast an amusing juxtaposition ... More on Frommers

This lesbian bar celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2000. It attracts a young, lively crowd before club-hopping time, and lipstick isn't forbidden. The sidewalk terrace offers great summertime relaxation and a fine view of the ... More on Frommers

This tiny place, Holland's smallest proeflokaal, dispenses jenevers and Oudhollandse liqueurs. It's a pleasant place, ... More on Frommers

Not much has changed in this tidy tasting house ("The Three Little Bottles") since its 1650 opening, except that in 1816, Heindrik Bootz liqueurs took over. Fifty-two wooden casks along ... More on Frommers

Opened in 1629, this bar -- the city's second oldest -- was once a favorite hangout of sailors and seamen. Nowadays, given its prime location across the street from Centraal Station, the clientele is a mix of Dutch regulars, commuters ... More on Frommers

A bit younger and cooler than your average Jordaan cafe, but not by much, this place is decked out with crystal chandeliers, mirrors, a red carpet, and hanging potted plants. It caters to a mix of young, ... More on Frommers