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The Perfect One Night in Amsterdam Bars

One night in Amsterdam bars takes you through one of the most varied bar scenes in northern Europe. From Jordaan brown cafés that have not changed since 1980 to cocktail bars in De Pijp that could hold their own in any city, Amsterdam rewards the evening drinker who moves through its neighbourhoods with intent.

6 pm to 8 pm: Jordaan Brown Cafés

  1. 01

    Café de Dokter

  2. 02

    Wynand Fockink

  3. 03

    Café 't Smalle

8 pm to 10 pm: De Pijp Cocktail Bars

  1. 01

    Door 74

  2. 02

    Tales & Spirits

  3. 03

    Bar Oldenhof

10 pm and beyond: Leidseplein Late Night

  1. 01

    Brouwerij 't IJ

  2. 02

    The Butcher Social Club

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