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    Bar TWLV

    4.4 (16 reviews)
    ModerateLounges, Cocktail Bars
    Open 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Beef Bitterballen
    Helen H.

    We didn't have any bitterballen (fried Dutch meat-based snack accompanied by a side of mustard) yet. We decided to get it at the restaurant hotel as it was most convenient. When I got there, there was no one at the host stand. I decided to seat ourselves after a while and plopped myself in the corner where the sofas are. Eventually, a server noticed us. I enjoyed the bitterballen very much- mmm crunchy balls of meat. We liked them enough to order another round to take back to the room with us.

    Wonderful expansive area to relax.
    Georgie M.

    The Sorel's Bar & Lounge is attached to the Marriott Amsterdam and is to the left of the Lobby as you enter the hotel. We came here with friends, after an exhausting day of sightseeing. The four of us just wanted to relax and nosh on some appetizers, while sipping our drinks. The Sorel Lounge didn't disappoint in that regard. Btw, it is also a full service restaurant. You can see from the attached Menu photos, that they have a pretty diverse offering, which we thought were very reasonably priced. For instance, a bottle Dom Perignon was listed at €255, which is the same as you would find in a stateside liquor store. Thank you to the strong US Dollar, which was at parity with the €uro. Nice! "I love it when a plan comes together." We started off with something called Bitterballen (€8.00), Oriental Shrimp (€10.00) and a French Fries (Skins on Fries) chaser to go along with our drinks. Bitterballen (Holtkamp) btw are meat filled crochets, which tasted very good and along with the shrimp, didn't last very long. Next up was our light dinner of Onion Soup, Caesar Salad, Israeli Cous-Cous, along with some more Skins on Fries. Our tab came to 140.00€, plus gratuities. We found The Sorel offered some great food, at some very reasonable prices, in a relaxed and very comfortable surrounding. Enjoy!

    Mehrnaz H.

    This lounge became a place to hang out on our recent visit to Amsterdam late at night upon returning to the Marriott hotel. It was a nice way to unwind. The decor is very unique, I specially like the way they used the chalkboards for their decor and kept it interesting and yet simple. They serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at the bar. The staff is pleasant and helpful. I wanted a decaf latte that they didn't have at the bar late at night and they went to the back kitchen and made it for me. Now that is service. Can't comment on their prices as I was a guest and didn't pay and didn't see the check but I am assuming that being in the lobby of Marriott, it was not that cheap. They also have TVs where sport enthusiasts can watch the games they choose to broadcast. All together a decent place to hang out late at night.

    Susanne R.

    Great bar, even on rainy days like today. Great cocktails and snacks. Not to busy, but crowded enough to have a vibrant ambiance.

    Suria N.

    This jazz bar is part of the Marriott hotel in Amsterdam. Nice place to hangout and have a drink or two. The sofa section was not to loud so we could talk and laugh while enjoying the music. A good place to visit when in town.

    And BABY olives!
    Rick S.

    Very friendly staff with American-style service. They know to make a REAL Martini there. Really nice atmosphere and great location.

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    Good option in the Leidseplein. Prices are a bit higher than some places but the environment is warm and relaxing. Bar food is available.

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    The music alone gets it five stars, awesome blues! Great people watching spot in one of ADams' best people watching areas!

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    Review Highlights - Bar TWLV

    The Sorel's Bar & Lounge is attached to the Marriott Amsterdam and is to the left of the Lobby as you enter the hotel.

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    Flying Dutchmen Cocktails - Perfect Manhattan

    Flying Dutchmen Cocktails

    4.7(25 reviews)
    0.8 kmCentrum

    We stopped here for a cocktail. We did not have reservations so we had to wait until something…read moreopened. The server brought over a pinkish liquid and I asked what it was. He said water, so I assumed it was it was tinted from the lighting. When I took a sip it was a flavored water. I asked if it was gluten-free and he was very rude in his response. Basically was like um yea it just has spices in it. Spices may not be gluten free and could be of concern for a celiac. I asked him if any drinks were gluten free and he said all but 2. I wasn't confident that the drinks would be made separately from the non- gluten drinks so I opted not to get one. My friend got the bees knees and said it was really tasty. The server did come back and switch my water to regular at the end but he should have been upfront with what he gave to prevent any exposure to peoples allergies.

    Flying Dutchmen is a really cool spot with great cocktails…read more I visited at 4 PM, shortly after opening, and got a table easily. It's a small space and can fill up quickly. The space is really cool, with some neat lit-up signs behind the bar and antique paintings on the ceiling. I tried a few cocktails and they were all tasty. These included the Flying Dutchmen -- their signature cocktail -- and the Umami Margarita. I was a bit hesitant about the Dutchmen because it was with gin and orange, but I liked it a lot. The margarita was unusual with some mushroom dust on the rim. Our server was very friendly and helpful.

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    Flying Dutchmen Cocktails - Beautiful bar with a large selection :)

    Beautiful bar with a large selection :)

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    Flying Dutchmen Cocktails

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    Door 74 - Their speciality cocktail.

    Door 74

    4.4(126 reviews)
    1.0 kmCentrum
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    Thanks to Iago from NJoy, we heard about this soeakeasy and decided to check it out. Reservations…read morerecommended. Carlota who answered the doorbell, was able to accommodate us at the bar (our preferred seating anyway). She took our coats, placed them in the coat closet up front and led us inside. Once seated, we were given gorgeous ruby red complimentary aperitif (hibiscus, honey, ginger). The drink menu is interesting, based on the concept of growing up, with more basic tastes to start and more mature complex tastes later on in life. (The drinks are more complex the later in the menu). I ordered the Awake at Last, and my husband ordered the Ruby Stone. Mine was sweet and coffee flavored and his was more tart and sour cherry flavored. When I tried his drink, I immediately felt nostalgic because it reminded me of umeboshi (pickled plum in Japanese food), so we ended up trading drinks. Both were great for supping. Sitting at the bar was fun, watching the bartender at his work. He was silent, focused, skilled, professional. So glad we checked it out! I didn't post pictures of the entrance or inside because I'll leave it to you to discover! (The fun of a speakeasy).

    Epic bar. Social, open until 3am, and overall a fun time. Unique cocktails that were quite tasty…read morewith various flavors and interesting serving cups. Good for small groups or just at the bar.

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    Door 74 - Great drinks and atmosphere!

    Great drinks and atmosphere!

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    Door 74

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    NJOY - Indoor seating

    NJOY

    4.5(54 reviews)
    0.3 kmCentrum
    €€€

    Thouroughly enjoyed our visit here on April 6. We rang the doorbell and Iago the bartender greeted…read moreus, letting us choose where to sit--we chose the bar because we like getting to know the bartender and watching them do their mixology. We ordered beef bitterballen to try this traditional Dutch comfort food. Meanwhile, my husband ordered their signature cocktail called "Beurre Noisette" old fashioned and I ordered a Dutch Negroni (Negronis are my favorite drink to order wherever I go). Both were delicious! Meanwhile, we chatted with Iago the bartender, and Lily the manager. We learned more about Amsterdam and why so many people come here from elsewhere in Europe to work. Iago was super fun to talk to. He'd lived in Amsterdam for 7 years and It was only his first week here at NJoy. He was skilled as a bartender, being able to mix fabulous cocktails and also hold an interesting conversation at the same time. We'd go back just to be able to talk with him again, such a friendly bartender, very attentive, and professional. The beef bitterballen was so hot we had to wait a bit to try it. It comes with savory mustard that is better than any mustard I've tried before. Not sure why. The bitterballen were crispy fried with beef ragú inside. I'm not a fan myself but am glad I tried it. NJoy is elegant and romantic and cozy. There's another bar downstairs with a disco ball above. It would be fantastic to host a celebration event here. Their cocktails are memorable! Highly recommend!

    Beautifully unique experience. Relaxing atmosphere and delicious drinks. The mixologists are…read morefriendly, and offer great recommendations. Don't miss out.

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    NJOY - Go up the stairs and ring the doorbell

    Go up the stairs and ring the doorbell

    NJOY - Cool chandelier at entrance

    Cool chandelier at entrance

    NJOY - Downstairs area

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    Downstairs area

    Rosalia's Menagerie

    Rosalia's Menagerie

    5.0(30 reviews)
    1.6 kmDe Wallen, Centrum

    Rosalia's is an intimate cocktail bar in Amsterdam, and it did not disappoint. We enjoyed both of…read moreour craft cocktails, and our server even gave us a pleasant welcome drink to start. The server was friendly, and the interior was beautiful. I would definitely recommend going to Rosalia's if you are in the area.

    Rosalia's Menagerie is one of the greatest cocktail bars I've visited anywhere. Tucked on an old…read morecanal in a historic inn, it feels less like a bar and more like a small salon devoted to Dutch drinking culture. The rooms read like a cabinet of curiosities: intimate, storyful, quietly romantic. The team centers Dutch spirits, especially genever, and treats the menu as a narrative rather than a list of brands. Seasonal themes frame the drinks by flavor profile and history, and even the snacks stay in character, with simple Dutch-leaning bites that support what's in the glass instead of competing with it. The craft is serious. Most of the cocktails look disarmingly plain in the glass. No umbrellas, no edible terrariums, no theatrics for their own sake. Then you take a sip and the bouquet opens in layers, and the mid palate carries on a long arc that rewards attention. It is the rare bar where you keep drinking more slowly because the drink keeps revealing itself. The menu is a pleasure to read on its own, the kind you can happily peruse between sips as you decide whether to follow the thread of genever, lean into a vermouth frame, or chase something herbal and saline. Service is warm and informed without hovering, which suits the room's scale and keeps the experience personal. Practicalities shape the vibe in a good way. It is small and seating-only, which preserves the hush. Entry skews first-come, and the crowd trends grown-up and conversation-forward rather than boisterous. Taken together, it adds up to a bar with a clear voice and a point of view: unassuming appearances, rigorous composition, deep roots in Dutch tradition. If you love elegant, sophisticated and distinctive cocktails, this is a destination.

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    Rosalia's Menagerie
    Rosalia's Menagerie
    Rosalia's Menagerie

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