Discover the taste of Amsterdam in the nicest tasting rooms!

Wynand Fockink

Let’s start at Amsterdam’s best-known tasting room: Wynand Fockink. Here you can taste traditional Dutch jenevers, liqueurs and brandies. The authentic tasting room still retains its 17th-century character. Address: Pijlsteeg 31 (Google Maps), www.wynand-fockink.nl

Proeflokaal In De Wildeman

Proeflokaal In De Wildeman is a true classic in Amsterdam. Housed in a former Amsterdam distillery, In de Wildeman offers a perfect setting to enjoy a wide range of beers in authentic surroundings. They have 18 beers on tap and an assortment of 250 types of beer by the bottle. No crowds, noise and large groups of beer drinkers here. Just relaxed and uncomplicated beer enjoyment. Address: Kolksteeg 3 (Google Maps), www.indewildeman.nl

Chateau Amsterdam

Chateau Amsterdam is an winery in Amsterdam North. Here, they produce modern and classic wines in close collaboration with grape farmers from all over Europe. Explore the fascinating world of urban wine during a wine tasting in the tasting room or a tour and tasting in the winery. Learn more about the process from grape to bottle and let your senses run wild during the Wine Tasting. Address: Johan van Hasseltweg 51 (Google Maps), www.chateau.amsterdam

Proeflokaal De Drie Fleschjes

Tasting room De Drie Fleschjes is home to Amsterdam’s oldest tasting room, founded in 1619. It is an authentic 17th-century café located behind the Nieuwe Kerk on Dam Square. Tasting room De Drie Fleschjes houses Amsterdam’s only liquor organ, consisting of 50 barrels, which is still in use. Here you can enjoy Bols’ full range, including jenevers and Corenwynen. Address: Gravenstraat 18 (Google Maps), www.dedriefleschjes.nl

Proeflokaal Arendsnest

Only Dutch beer is served at the cosy and authentic tasting room Arendsnest. That means an extensive selection: beer from more than 50 breweries from all over the country and more than 100 different beers in bottles. Address: Herengracht 90, (Google Maps), www.arendsnest.nl

Proeflokaal de Molen

Located under the mill on Funenkade, Brouwerij ‘t IJ’s tasting room De Molen is a cosy place to enjoy various beers on tap. The spacious terrace and cosy atmosphere are ideal for relaxing and enjoying a drink accompanied by matching snacks. ’t IJ has been brewing their quirky Amsterdam beers since 1985. Address: Funenkade 7 (Google Maps), www.brouwerijhetij.nl

Gollem’s Proeflokaal

Gollem is one of the city’s most famous tasting rooms. And for good reason, as this traditional Belgian pub offers everything a beer lover wants: between 10 and 30 beers on tap, hundreds of bottled brews and a cosy atmosphere. Address: Overtoom 160-162 (Google Maps) – www.cafegollem.nl

House of Bird

House of Bird is the official tasting room of Bird Brewery, a fast-growing, sustainable brewery with a great love for nature. They have a tasting room in the Diemerbos (forest). Besides the extensive range of quality beers, the experienced and creative kitchen team is also at your service. Address: Diemerbos 1a (Google Maps), www.houseofbird.nl

Brouwerij De Prael

Brouwerij De Prael is an Amsterdam brewery located in a former auction house and wagon maker’s shop on the Oudezijds Voorburgwal. De Prael’s spacious tasting room offers the opportunity to taste Amsterdam’s own brewed beer, lunch and dinner. The honest, often Dutch, meals often have a link to beer. Address: Oudezijds Armsteeg 26 (Google Maps), www.depraelamsterdam.nl