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The best bars open late in Amsterdam that stay open past 2am. Our editors cover Leidseplein, Jordaan, De Pijp, and every neighbourhood worth drinking.
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Amsterdam's late-night bar scene is smaller than its reputation suggests. The best bars open late in Amsterdam are concentrated in specific streets and squares, and many of the city's most celebrated drinking establishments close at midnight or 1am on weekdays regardless of what their website says. We have checked and rechecked the hours across the city's best bars over multiple visits to give you a list that actually works after 1am.
Amsterdam's two main nightlife squares are the most reliable late-night options in the city by sheer concentration. Leidseplein leans slightly more toward the cocktail bar end of the spectrum while Rembrandtplein tends toward the louder end, but both have enough options to build a full late night around without needing to travel far.