Near you in Amsterdam
A search for craft beer near you in Amsterdam splits across the river. The central canal belt holds the classic Dutch and Belgian bars, while the destination breweries sit out in Oost and across the IJ in Noord. Here are the seven taprooms we send people to, sorted by district.
Stay central and you have Arendsnest on the Herengracht for an all-Dutch list, De Prael near the old harbour, and the tiny Cafe Belgique behind Dam Square for Belgian pours. That trio answers craft beer near me for most of the old town on foot.
For the destination breweries, head east to Brouwerij 't IJ under the windmill in Oost, or west to Craft and Draft in Oud-West for rotating taps. Across the IJ in Noord, Oedipus and Walhalla reward a short ferry ride. For the full ranked list and hours, follow the deeper guide to the best craft beer bars in Amsterdam.
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Arendsnest pours only Dutch beer from a canal-house bar on the Herengracht, so it is the central answer for craft near you. Dozens of taps, all local. Rated 4.7.
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Brouwerij 't IJ brews under the De Gooyer windmill in Oost, the destination taproom east of the centre. Go for the house IJwit on the terrace. Rated 4.7.
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Craft and Draft runs about forty rotating taps in Oud-West, the pick when you are west of the centre and want range. The board changes often. Rated 4.7.
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Oedipus brews across the IJ in Noord, a short ferry ride that rewards the trip with a big taproom and playful beers. Worth the crossing. Rated 4.7.
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De Prael sits in the centre near the old harbour and brews social-mission beer in a rambling taproom. Easy to reach on foot. Rated 4.6.
CENTRUM · $$ · CRAFT BEER BARS
Cafe Belgique is a tiny central bar behind Dam Square pouring a deep Belgian list. Squeeze in early, it fills fast. Rated 4.6.
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Walhalla brews in Noord with a taproom that pairs its own beer with a relaxed north-side crowd. The second Noord stop after Oedipus. Rated 4.6.
These seven are the taprooms we stand behind in Amsterdam, not the only good ones. The ranked order and full district notes live in the Amsterdam craft beer guide, and the wider city picture is in the Amsterdam bar guide. For the same query elsewhere, see craft beer bars near me.
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