Twenty Third Bar occupies the 23rd floor of the Okura Hotel in De Pijp. The view is the best skyline view in Amsterdam — the city's flat topography means the Okura's height gives a 360-degree panorama unmatched by any other bar.
The cocktails are classical and well-executed. The bar is run with Japanese-Dutch hospitality discipline and the drinks are precise. Prices reflect the hotel level.
The crowd is hotel guests, special-occasion couples, and travellers seeking the view. Best at sunset. Pair with Door 74 in the Centrum for a high-low Amsterdam evening.