The Best Wine Bars in Amsterdam
6 wine bars in Amsterdam ranked by list quality, expertise, and atmosphere.
Amsterdam wine bars span natural wine in De Pijp and Oost to the heritage Belgian and French focused rooms in the canal ring. The Dutch wine drinking scene has matured significantly in the last decade.
Natural wine is the dominant new wave. Glouglou, Ten Bells, and a handful of others define a Brooklyn-adjacent wave that takes itself seriously. The classical wine bars run deeper European lists and price accordingly.
Most Amsterdam wine bars run a 100 to 250 bottle list and pour by the glass from a careful rotation. The food is small plates, mostly Mediterranean.
The 6 best wine bars in Amsterdam
Glouglou
Natural wine bar that locals book a week ahead. The list is short and changes weekly. The food is precise. Reserve.
Ten Bells Amsterdam
Natural wine bar with a tight European list. Standing room only after 8pm. The crowd is mid thirties.
Wijnbar Boelen and Boelen
Canal terrace wine bar with a quiet European list. Cheese plates are excellent. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
Vyne
Wine bar with a focus on Old World classics. The list runs to 200 bottles. The food is restaurant level. Reserve.
Bar Centraal
Casual natural wine bar with a long counter and a short list. The food is small Mediterranean plates. Open daily.
Hiding in Plain Sight
Wine bar attached to a cocktail bar. The wine list is shorter than the cocktail menu but the bartenders know what they have.
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