Amsterdam
Across the IJ by free ferry, Amsterdam Noord trades the old centre for shipyards, towers and gardens. A revolving sky bar sits a short walk from a container beach and a brewery taproom. Here are the Noord bars our editors send people to first.
Waterfront Bar · NDSM
A former shipyard on the NDSM wharf built from stacked shipping containers, with a man-made beach out front and a view back across the IJ to the city. You reach it by free ferry.
Rooftop Bar · A'DAM Tower
The Forbidden Garden terrace crowns the Sir Adam hotel inside the A'DAM Tower at Overhoeks, running programmed days and DJ-led evenings high above Noord.
Rooftop Bar · A'DAM Tower
A revolving room on the 19th floor of the A'DAM Tower that turns one full rotation across the evening, so the view over the IJ rearranges itself between drinks.
Sky Bar · A'DAM Tower
Amsterdam's highest sky bar, 100 meters up the A'DAM Tower, where the restaurant flips into a DJ-led cocktail room after sunset.
Garden Bar · Noord
A greenhouse bar set in the old Shell complex garden across the IJ, with strong programming, a working kitchen and a terrace built for summer concerts.
Craft Beer · Noord
A Noord brewery and taproom that draws a steady local crowd, with booking advised on weekends and walk-ins usually possible early in the evening.
Craft Beer · Noord
A craft beer bar in Noord pouring a rotating tap list, busiest on weekends and easygoing on early weeknights.
Nightclub · Noord
An underground club beneath the A'DAM Tower with a programme of house and techno, busiest late on weekends.
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