Best-of list · Hidden Gems
The 10 best hidden gem bars in Amsterdam for 2026 — Door 74, Flying Dutchmen, Hiding in Plain Sight and seven more. Detailed editorial notes —
The short answer
10 ranked rooms follow. How we picked is at the end of this guide.
Amsterdam's hidden bars include both modern speakeasies (Door 74) and centuries-old brown cafés (In't Aepjen, opened in 1475). The 10 below show both eras.