The 10 Best Wine Bars in Amsterdam

Navigate Amsterdam’s wine landscape by pairing self-service dispensers in Centrum with focused natural pours along the canals, or settle into De Pijp for guided flights. Combine an afternoon terrace with an intimate tasting room to sample the city's stylistic breadth.

1. Wijnbar Paulus Amsterdam

In De Pijp, this warm, cozy room stands out for curated wine flights accompanied by detailed storytelling and personal guidance on each pour. Order the wine flight alongside shrimp with warm bread. Book a table in advance, keeping in mind the strict two-hour table limit during busy periods.

2. Bubbles & Wines

Set on a quiet side street near Dam Square and Rokin station, this relaxed spot pairs local wall art with curated champagne flights and knowledgeable staff guidance. Order the high wine alongside a cheese platter. The kitchen accommodates dietary preferences, including gluten-free and alcohol-free choices, upon request.

3. Glouglou

Dedicated entirely to natural wines, this intimate room offers an outdoor terrace and informed staff eager to share tastings before you order. Pair glasses of Trebbiolo red natural wine or Edel Natur orange wine with light bites. Expect higher prices for snacks and pours, alongside occasionally slow table service.

4. Rayleigh & Ramsay Van Wou

A self-service format lets guests sample around 100 wines in flexible portions using prepaid cards and automated dispensers. Sip while sharing burrata or oysters, checking grape profile notes on their app. Food portions are very small, however, and the space can turn cold inside as the evening progresses.

5. Fabus

Specializing in natural and orange wines, this comfortable room features casual decor and a small sun-facing front terrace. Order a glass of orange wine alongside fried chicken and camembert. Indoor tables feel cramped and can grow noticeably chilly during quieter hours when fewer people are inside.

6. La Dilettante Amsterdam - Natural Wine Bar

Low lighting and outdoor tables define this cool, relaxed space, where staff pour from a regularly changing list of natural wines by the glass. Pair orange wine with anchovy toast with lemon and escargots. Keep dining plans elsewhere, as the bread-heavy snack menu will not substitute for a full dinner.

7. De Nada - Music, Wine & Food Bar

Guest DJs on weekends bring energy to this romantic, warm bar, where every bottle is available by the glass and sampled beforehand without charge. Order the charcuterie platter and crêpes. Expect tight seating when outdoor tables fill up in warm weather, and consider dining lightly, as cheese and bread portions remain modest.

8. Paskamer

Anchored by an open kitchen and terrace, this lively venue relies on attentive sommeliers pouring adventurous, exclusive wines paired with dishes like halibut. Reserve early for the High Wine experience. Seating remains tight—often requiring back-to-back chairs or shared tables—and overall pricing runs noticeably higher than neighboring wine bars.

9. Bar Parry

An intimate canal-side setting with small tables and a colorful wall mural frames Bar Parry’s focus on natural wines and sophisticated small plates. Order the veal tikata with creamy crab sauce, consulting the blackboard for daily glass pours. Traditional drinkers should prepare for an exclusively natural selection without conventional alternatives.

10. Barrica Food & Wine Bar

Spanish fusion sharing plates meet curated wines in this cozy, intimate room equipped with heated outdoor seating for cold evenings. Secure dinner reservations in advance, ordering truffle croquettes and a pour of Clos Priorat '11. Inside dining spaces can run chilly, while smoke from guests seated on the terrace occasionally drifts indoors.

How we selected this list: each venue is evaluated on how specifically its programme focuses on wine bar craft (named house serves, technique, and cellar or back-bar depth) alongside consistent visitor feedback. Venues that operate primarily as a different type of bar or restaurant are excluded. Prices are indicative and based on current menu ranges.