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Rosalia's Menagerie Cocktailbar

5.0 (31 reviews)
Open • 6:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
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Elizabeth M.

I hate that I don't have photos of this bar or our drinks but this was my absolute favorite bar in Amsterdam! It's a speakeasy as special as they come. They also have a book of Fables with moveable cutouts/pop ups that make for fun drinking games AND they have drinks to go with said fables but you can tell the bar tenders about yourself and be pleasantly surprised with what they whip up too. We had so much fun there, I would go again and definitely recommend it!

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Rose K.

Tiny speakeasy (yes, there's a doorbell!) specializing in craft cocktails. The ambiance is so warm and cozy, just right for a dark winter's night. The decor manages to be tasteful bordering on kitschy. My date thoughtfully made a reservation, and we had a beautiful couch area in the back of the bar to ourselves. Everyone who served us was observant, thoughtful, and warm. A nuanced detail that is rare in Amsterdam: they made sure to refill our water glasses promptly and throughout the night, and I really appreciated that. The central location lends itself as welcome a respite from the madness of the rest of the Centrum partying. It's the perfect place for something classic (what can I say I'm an old fashioned girl) or to try something invented by the knowledgeable bartender by suggesting the spirits and flavors that you like. So good that I went back again the next evening. And that's not something I do often.

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Erica R.

Holy smokes! This bar was seriously one of the best I've been to in my life! I saw the Yelp five stars when I recently visited Amsterdam and was intrigued. My group and I showed up unannounced and rang their bell to be let inside. We were sad to hear that we couldn't enter without a reservation but we checked and saw that they had an opening for the next day so we booked it! When I say we booked it, I mean there is a 10€ deposit per person in order to book a reservation. This money is then applied to your final balance. I loved the sleek speakeasy feel of this bar. The staff were all friendly and talented. The selection was off the chart! I say this because I was able to enjoy Pappy Van Winkle 12 AND 23! The bourbon selection was magnificent. They also had a great selection of bar food that complimented the drinks. I cannot speak highly enough of this spot and I recommend you check it out without delay!

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Stanley C.

Love the intimacy of this place. Looks like the place handles no more than 20 people. There is bar seating and several 2 seaters from what I remembered. Nice place for a date. My cocktail bartender, Mathew, was a delight. He was very attentive and shared a short intro of the menu theme. Recommend the Vieux Carre as it's a classic. Cheers

Margarita and Mojito, cool vibe, smooth music.
Omar L.

Mad Props from American travelers, hundred percent recommend fellow peeps seeking a tasty drink and a true Ámsterdam ambiance experience. Service was great!

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Quaint speakeasy style cocktail bar with friendly waitstaff and a unique menu! Their spring/summer menu is a play on flavors where they tell you what the drink should taste like without actually using that ingredient (ie their banana drink is a rum based drink with no bananas in it). Note that its a very place maybe 20 people max so be prepared to wait during peak times!

Mark P.

Walking by on the street and the warm, amber colored lights caught my attention. I peered in the window and I was so pleased to see ... a BAR! Sharp dressed bartender and a host welcomed us in with VERY friendly smile. Luckily there was one table left. I think I would have been heart broken if I could not have sampled the work of these fine gentlemen. We were shown a comfortable spot in the back but that makes it sound big ... it is not. Maybe 8 small tables and few seats at the bar. The menu had Dutch inspired cocktails so we proceeded to let our host drive us to a decision. My girlfriend selected a tart, vodka based drink that looked close to cosmopolitan but had more lemon aftertaste and a pretty egg white foam and a tiny edible flower on top. I had a Jenever Old Fashioned using the Dutch local alcohol. Wow! Please go!

Mike M.

Loved this hidden spot, first night I went it was too busy and place is small so we couldn't get in. we came back two days later and hostess/bartender remember my name and was very nice. The menu is unique and gives lot to choose from. I loved every drink I had.

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Thanks for your kind words, Allie. Come back and see us soon! Cheers!

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Thanks so much for your review, Mike!

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Hi Toryanni, and thanks so much for your review! Hope to see you soon.

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We loved hanging out with the very artful and engaging bartender, Lucas, so much we came back again. Magical cocktails. This place is a gem.

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Thanks so much, Kelly! Hope to see again soon.

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“Absolutely amazing staff (Lucas was a joy to converse with) and the craft cocktails were tailored to taste.”

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Flying Dutchmen Cocktails - Perfect Manhattan

Flying Dutchmen Cocktails

4.7(25 reviews)
0.8 km•Centrum

This bar was recommended to me by a bartender in Berlin. The first time I came I didn't have a…read morereservation but since it was just me, they were able to squeeze me in at the bar. The bartenders were busy but nice and took care to explain the creative and extensive menu. The second time I came I made a reservation for two online. You pay for the reservation but that amount is then applied to your check. The drinks are quite good and I understand the need for the reservation. It's not a big space but it's very popular so it's consistently full. This is a great bar so I can see why it's so popular. Don't miss Flying Dutchmen Cocktails in Amsterdam.

We stopped here for a cocktail. We did not have reservations so we had to wait until something…read moreopened. The server brought over a pinkish liquid and I asked what it was. He said water, so I assumed it was it was tinted from the lighting. When I took a sip it was a flavored water. I asked if it was gluten-free and he was very rude in his response. Basically was like um yea it just has spices in it. Spices may not be gluten free and could be of concern for a celiac. I asked him if any drinks were gluten free and he said all but 2. I wasn't confident that the drinks would be made separately from the non- gluten drinks so I opted not to get one. My friend got the bees knees and said it was really tasty. The server did come back and switch my water to regular at the end but he should have been upfront with what he gave to prevent any exposure to peoples allergies.

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Flying Dutchmen Cocktails - Beautiful bar with a large selection :)

Beautiful bar with a large selection :)

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Door 74 - Their speciality cocktail.

Door 74

4.4(127 reviews)
0.7 km•Centrum
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This place is a speak easy where we found the hidden door and rang the bell. We didn't have…read morereservations but they let us share a booth for 45 mins. They brought us a welcome cocktail to cleanse the palette and explained the menu. The servers/bartenders were very knowledgeable regarding what drinks could be made GF. I ordered the Danonino - it came with three different flavors. It was sweet but really good. Will def come back and try other drinks! Highly recommend.

Thanks to Iago from NJoy, we heard about this soeakeasy and decided to check it out. Reservations…read morerecommended. Carlota who answered the doorbell, was able to accommodate us at the bar (our preferred seating anyway). She took our coats, placed them in the coat closet up front and led us inside. Once seated, we were given gorgeous ruby red complimentary aperitif (hibiscus, honey, ginger). The drink menu is interesting, based on the concept of growing up, with more basic tastes to start and more mature complex tastes later on in life. (The drinks are more complex the later in the menu). I ordered the Awake at Last, and my husband ordered the Ruby Stone. Mine was sweet and coffee flavored and his was more tart and sour cherry flavored. When I tried his drink, I immediately felt nostalgic because it reminded me of umeboshi (pickled plum in Japanese food), so we ended up trading drinks. Both were great for supping. Sitting at the bar was fun, watching the bartender at his work. He was silent, focused, skilled, professional. So glad we checked it out! I didn't post pictures of the entrance or inside because I'll leave it to you to discover! (The fun of a speakeasy).

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Door 74 - Great drinks and atmosphere!

Great drinks and atmosphere!

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NJOY - Indoor seating

NJOY

4.5(54 reviews)
1.3 km•Centrum
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Thouroughly enjoyed our visit here on April 6. We rang the doorbell and Iago the bartender greeted…read moreus, letting us choose where to sit--we chose the bar because we like getting to know the bartender and watching them do their mixology. We ordered beef bitterballen to try this traditional Dutch comfort food. Meanwhile, my husband ordered their signature cocktail called "Beurre Noisette" old fashioned and I ordered a Dutch Negroni (Negronis are my favorite drink to order wherever I go). Both were delicious! Meanwhile, we chatted with Iago the bartender, and Lily the manager. We learned more about Amsterdam and why so many people come here from elsewhere in Europe to work. Iago was super fun to talk to. He'd lived in Amsterdam for 7 years and It was only his first week here at NJoy. He was skilled as a bartender, being able to mix fabulous cocktails and also hold an interesting conversation at the same time. We'd go back just to be able to talk with him again, such a friendly bartender, very attentive, and professional. The beef bitterballen was so hot we had to wait a bit to try it. It comes with savory mustard that is better than any mustard I've tried before. Not sure why. The bitterballen were crispy fried with beef ragú inside. I'm not a fan myself but am glad I tried it. NJoy is elegant and romantic and cozy. There's another bar downstairs with a disco ball above. It would be fantastic to host a celebration event here. Their cocktails are memorable! Highly recommend!

Beautifully unique experience. Relaxing atmosphere and delicious drinks. The mixologists are…read morefriendly, and offer great recommendations. Don't miss out.

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NJOY - Go up the stairs and ring the doorbell

Go up the stairs and ring the doorbell

NJOY - Cool chandelier at entrance

Cool chandelier at entrance

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Tales & Spirits - Wonderful cocktails

Tales & Spirits

4.6(206 reviews)
0.7 km•Centrum
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Tales & Spirits was such a fun cocktail lounge in Amsterdam. I was so disappointed to hear it's…read moreclosed! They concocted creative and fun drinks that also tasted delicious. It was especially cute because it was a bit off the path of where tourists usually go, it was filled with locals. Awesome bartenders, awesome atmosphere with kitschy items everywhere. It was chill and casual without the pretentiousness of other cocktail spots. They were open nearly 15 years! So sad that Amsterdam lost such a great cocktail bar.

We were exploring Amsterdam all day and really needed a drink! 20,000+ steps will do that to you…read more A friend visited Tales and Spirits a few years ago and recommended we go there if we had the chance. Apple Maps told me we were less than 1/2 mile away so we headed over there. Located just off a canal on a pedestrian walkway basically at the start of the Red Light District, we arrived soon after they opened and got a nice table near the bar. Forget ordering what you usually drink- the menu has dozens of concoctions most of which looked real good. I ordered a "T&S Old Fashion and my wife had "The Girl Next Door". Both were drink types we usually don't order but we loved them enough to order another round. Speaking of the menu-it's pretty entertaining besides all the drink choices. Also entertaining was watching the bartenders making the drinks with a huge flair of showmanship. Music tracks were great as well. Could have just stayed to listen to the music. The food options looked tasty as well but we were still full from lunch so we just opted to drink. By the time we left, Tales was pretty full. A fun place to come back to and recommend to friends.

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