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Top Wine Bars in Amsterdam Approved by the Locals

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Amsterdam’s best wine bars reward a slow evening: rare champagne at Bar du Champagne, natural bottles at Twee Prinsen, a Michelin-starred list at Zoldering. If you’re planning a 2027 trip, this is the shortlist locals keep coming back to, with addresses to match.

View Amsterdam’s top wine bars with this insider lineup brought to you by anastasiiiya_t – from the Parisian charm of Café Caron to the laid-back vibes of Shiraz and the Nordic flair of 4850; these are the places where it is nice to enjoy a glass of red wine or a bottle of sparkling in a cozy atmosphere with like-minded and thirsty people.

Top 11 Wine Bars in Amsterdam: Insider Picks for Unique Wine Spots

Bar du Champagne

Bar du Champagne
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Address: Rokin 91-A, 1012 KL Amsterdam, Netherlands
For lovers of rare champagne cuvées and delicious bite pairings.

Shiraz

Shiraz Amsterdam
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Address: Lijnbaansgracht 267 HS, 1017 RK Amsterdam, Netherlands
A laid-back vibe with wines from traditional and exotic corners.

Zoldering

Zoldering
Photo credit: IG @zoldering.nl

Address: Utrechtsestraat 141-H, 1017 VM Amsterdam, Netherlands
Modern, stylish, and wine-forward. Awarded with a Michelin star.

Twee Prinsen

Twee Prinsen
Photo credit: IG @tweeprinsen

Address: Prinsenstraat 2, 1015 DC Amsterdam, Netherlands
A cozy retreat with unique selections of natural and biodynamic wines.

Bottleshop

Bottleshop Amsterdam
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Address: Eerste Van Swindenstraat 26, 1093 GE Amsterdam, Netherlands
Cozy wine bar in the Eastern part of the city; features boutique bottles and knowledgeable sommeliers.

Fabus

Fabus Amsterdam
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Address: Van Woustraat 3, 1074 AA Amsterdam, Netherlands
Offers a selection of natural wines from exotic destinations.

4850

4850 Amsterdam
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Address: Camperstraat 48-50, 1091 AH Amsterdam, Netherlands
Equal parts café and wine bar with a Nordic flair.

Sinck

Sinck Amsterdam
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Address: Prinsengracht 422H, 1016 JC Amsterdam, Netherlands
Minimalist and delightful with a French twist – perfect for a top-notch glass of Burgundy or Bordeaux.

Klepel

Café de Klepel
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Address: Prinseneiland 1, 1013 LL Amsterdam, Netherlands
Casual yet boasting an exceptionally curated wine list.

Café Caron

Café Caron
Photo credit: FB @cafecaron

Address: Frans Halsstraat 28, 1072 BR Amsterdam, Netherlands
A classic Parisian-style bistro with wines to match. The handwritten wine book with notes from the chef sommelier is simply heart-stealing.

Café Parlotte

Café Parlotte
Photo credit: FB @cafeparlotte

Address: Prinsenstraat 23, 1015 DA Amsterdam, Netherlands
Intimate and charming, perfect for unwinding with a glass. Don’t forget to ask for the special “red” wine list for “insiders” or the off-list by-the-glass selection.

Amsterdam best wine bars local
  • Zoldering – Utrechtsestraat 141
  • Shiraz Jardin des Vins – Lijnbaansgracht 267-HS
  • Glouglou – Tweede van der Helststraat 3
  • Bar Centraal – Ten Katestraat 16
  • Wijnbar Paulus – Ceintuurbaan 348
  • Clos Amsterdam – Beukenplein 50
  • Five Brothers Fat – De Clercqstraat 56
  • Blend Coffee & Wine – Oranje-Vrijstaatplein 40
  • Café Parlotte – Westerstraat 182
  • Oocker – Frederiksplein 29h
  • Chateau Amsterdam – 1021 KN Amsterdam
  • Cafe Twee Prinsen – Prinsenstraat 27
  • Vindict – Elandsgracht 113
  • Gallizia – Javastraat 67
  • Bar Parry – Eerste Looiersdwarsstraat 15
  • Sinck – Prinsengracht 422
  • Klepel Café De – Prinsenstraat 22
  • Cafe Caron – Frans Halsstraat 28h
  • Bar Du Champagne – Rokin 91
  • Zoldering – Utrechtsestraat 141
  • Bar Pif – Tweede Tuindwarsstraat 10A
  • 4850 – Camperstraat 48-50
  • Fabus – Van Woustraat 3
  • Notorious Wine Bar – Location varies
  • Sinck – Prinsengracht 422
  • Paskamer – Lutmastraat 132
  • Paskamer Noord – Buikslotermeerplein 373
  • Bar Oldenhof – Elandsgracht 84
  • The Wine Cellar – Herengracht 564
  • Shiraz Cafe – Various locations

Sources: Information compiled from reputable travel and review sites, including cntraveler.com, Time Out Amsterdam, and official bar and wine venue websites.

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