Amsterdam's craft beer scene combines centuries-old brown cafés with the modern Dutch craft brewing wave. The 10 below show both.
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The 10 best craft beer bars in Amsterdam
01 · Amsterdam
Oost
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Brewery + windmill
At the foot of De Gooyer windmill. Iconic Amsterdam brewery.
Order: Zatte (Belgian-style tripel)
02 · Amsterdam
Amsterdam Noord
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Brewery · Casual
Amsterdam Noord brewery and taproom.
Order: Their Mannenliefde saison
03 · Amsterdam
De Pijp
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Brewery taproom
De Pijp brewery and tasting room.
Order: Their Bullfighter American IPA
04 · Amsterdam
Centrum
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Brewpub · Centrum
Central Amsterdam brewpub with own brewing operation.
Order: Their flagship pilsner
05 · Amsterdam
Centrum
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Dutch beer specialist · 30 taps
Dutch-only beer specialist with 30 rotating taps.
Order: A flight of three Dutch craft IPAs
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06 · Amsterdam
Centrum
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Social brewery
Social-enterprise brewery in central Amsterdam.
Order: Their Heintje seasonal
07 · Amsterdam
Westerpark
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Sour beer specialist
Westerpark sour beer specialist.
Order: A vintage Belgian-style sour
08 · Amsterdam
Centrum
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200+ beers · Casual
Central Amsterdam beer pub with 200+ bottle list.
Order: A vintage Belgian Trappist
09 · Amsterdam
Westergas
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Outdoor beer garden
Westergas outdoor beer garden with rotating Dutch craft taps.
Order: A Dutch craft beer flight
10 · Amsterdam
Centrum
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Belgian beer specialist · 200 bottles
Belgian beer specialist in central Amsterdam.
Order: A Trappist with traditional snacks
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How Amsterdam drinks craft beer
Brouwerij 't IJ is the iconic option. Most peak between 7 and 10 PM.
