Tales & Spirits
Award-winning cocktail bar tucked into a narrow alley between Singel and Spui, set in a restored 16th-century canal house. Inventive drinks served in vintage glassware, open until 3 AM on weekends.
Address
Lijnbaanssteeg 5-7
Other Venues in Singelgebied
Bitterzoet
Underground live music venue and club just off Central Station with a 350-person capacity. Programming ranges from Afrobeats and hip-hop to funk jam sessions and house nights.
Café Hoppe
One of Amsterdam's oldest drinking establishments, operating since 1670 as a jenever distillery with tasting room. Split into two halves: the standing-room original at No. 18 (a national monument) and the seated side at No. 20.
Flying Dutchmen Cocktails
Intimate cocktail bar run by two of the Netherlands' most recognized bartenders. Small room with a serious spirits collection; reservations recommended as seating is limited.
W Lounge
Sixth-floor bar inside the W Amsterdam hotel with panoramic views over the canal district. Upscale crowd, poolside seating in summer, and late-night DJ sets on weekends.