Phenomenal quality cocktail bar few steps away from the heart of the red light district.
Highlights:
- Local spirits: lots of genever which was new to me
- Unique list: won't find it anywhere else, but very thoughtful with it--didn't just throw a bunch of stuff together to be fancy like some places do
- Great staff: super friendly and helpful with cocktail choices
- Koko klapa: my fave cocktail we ordered. Genever with passionfruit, lime, bitters, and coconut oil washed. Light and not sweet or too fruity at all but fantastic balanced flavor. Came with a big ice cube. 5 stars
- De roode laars: bit sweeter with pomegranate and tasted a bit like fall. Loved the little glass boot it came in--apparently homage to the red boot place across the street. 4 stars
- Appleltje van oranje: their manhattan type drink. Hub said it was good. 4 stars
- Zilt: their old fashioned genever version with walnut bitters. Hub enjoyed this as well. 4 stars
- Atmosphere: relaxing and enjoyable for a cocktail away from the crowds downing beers.
- Gave us some tap water (tinted pink) and rice cracker snacks.
Midlights:
- Since the list is so different, it takes a bit of time to read through each description on the little folded menu to decide what you would like.
Lowlights:
- They chose your seat for you. Went to sit at the bar since it was open, but apparently you need to wait til they place you somewhere. Was a bit odd, but we ended up at a table by the window which was nice.
Best drinks of our weekend trip and favorite bar by far. Would love to return. read more