There’s nothing better than chilling with a cold beer or cocktail during a hot summer’s day, except maybe continuing to chill for the rest of day. If you couldn’t agree more, read on to find three of the best best day-to-night bars in the Dutch capital to park yourself at. Proost!
Bar Botanique
As the name suggests, palm fronds and herbage abound in this luscious seafoam-green bar-diner in Amsterdam East. The laidback Med menu shifts from light cafe bites by day to larger bistro plates by night; come for the Art Deco interiors, stay for the hip local vibe and triff G&Ts.
Bar Mash
Teensy woody vault of Thai tastes, craft beers and small-batch spirits, transforms into the G-spot for after-work sips on a sunny Friday afternoon.
Bar Bukowski
A chill spot for lunch, always busy by night and convivially rowdy on weekends, this eastside hipster hang is an ode to the thirsty writer who once said “there’s always a reason to drink”. Amen to that, Charlie.
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