Holy moly, this place was packed to the brim! It wasn't a large space by any means, as it was kind of like a slightly-wider-than-usual hallway with a bar. I don't know how they even fit that small jazz band in there, but they did! Really cool place with a great whiskey selection! Don't go inside wearing a jacket though, because you're going to end up taking it off within 2.7 seconds, you're better off taking it off before going in if the place is full because I almost tore my shoulder out trying to wiggle out of my jacket. Place seemed to be filled with mostly Dutch-speaking people, didn't notice too many tourists here. read more

This is the Cheers of Amsterdam! I felt like EVERYONE knew each other and even though we were obvious tourists the owners/staff were so warm and welcoming! The awesome Amsterdam CM, Flip, brought us here for a quick drink and to "live like a local" before heading over to the Red Light District (more on that in another review!). It's located in a rather small street, and the space itself isn't too large...but it sure is "homey". I tried a couple of belgian beers and then something magical happened....the staff began passing around a plate of cheese and sausages (with some delicious mustard) for everyone to nibble on. No, they were not selling it...it was free! I was in shock..this doesn't happen in the bars I go to. The cheese was delicious and the sausages as well but when you dip it into the mustard it kicks it up a notch. They also had wine available (the wife said it was good! Good enough to warm you up that's for sure, as it was FREEZING outside, by our standards.) It seemed like every single person that walked in was greeted with hugs (and three kisses? I love that little touch they put on their greetings. Not one kiss like my Hispanic folks, not two kisses like the French, but THREE kisses, cheek to cheek). This certainly felt like the bar where EVERYONE knows your name! read more

If I lived here, I'd hate tourists. This spot is where locals, well...at least Dutch people, go to avoid y'all annoying tourists. The music is chill, the patrons are calm, the bartender was friendly and the Maes beers were cold and there was no Lady Gaga music blaring. Come here if you want a break from the masses roaming the red light district streets. Do it. read more

Café ZILT - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Came here simply looking for a nice and slightly quiter place than the soccer-fan-crowded bars of the surrounding, but found so much more! "No red bull, no Lady Gaga, 50 beers, 100 whiskeys", that slogan in the window tipped the scales to go inside. To keep it short: nice atmosphere, super friendly and very helpful barman, DELICIOUS beers, so much fun to taste different ones, relatively small place, we were even offered some cheese and gherkins, clean toilets (!), very reasonable prices, definetly going there again! read more

Café ZILT - Most importantly: the changing beers on tap - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

This place was awesome! Certainly a locals bar, but they seemed very welcoming to my wife can and I. Then again we try not to act like tourists, so maybe they were happy to see us. I was first drawn by the window sign saying "No Bieber, No Jaegerbombs, just good beer!" We walked in and found a seat and began browsing the beer list. Great selection of draft and bottles. After a few minutes of browsing, a local at the bar asked if I was looking for something in particular. We began a conversation and he seemed to know that I had some good taste, so he called the barman over for more options. The barman, Michael, asked a few questions then brought us a few tasters. Michael went to his cellar for me and brought out a very tasty beer. My wife chose a beer from the tap which included some chocolates. We engaged several locals in conversation and felt very comfortable there. Michael and the other Barman were very thoughtful and efficient in their job. The ambiance was great and the crowd seem to ebb and flow very naturally, but never becoming overwhelming. The next day my wife kept regretting that she hadn't asked where Michael had gotten the chocolates from, so we happened to walk past the bar on our daily outing and I popped in. I was able to snag a box from Michael who remembered us and again treated me as if I was a local. Great bar, great atmosphere, great people. Don't go there if you are looking for a Jaegerbomb and a wild party. Do go there if you want to experience a great bar in Amsterdam! read more

Café ZILT - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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Great pub Thursday night in Amsterdam. The people,food and drinks rocked! The only downer was the smoke. Second hand smoke is never an ideal situation to be caught up in. Never the less, I would say the people,atmosphere,drinks and food made up for it, which is why I decided to stay a bit longer and enjoy the night away. I hung out with some great people and had a blast with the Amsterdam crew from yelp. It was great to finally have the pleasure of meeting the community manger of yelp. After meeting Phillipine, I totally see why she was selected to manage the yelp community in Amsterdam. She has a wide variety of flavors going on. After you have explored the center of Amsterdam or Red Light District, then I would suggest stopping into Cafe Zilt. It's a great place to grab a drink and snack on some appetizers with friends for a happily ever after ending. read more

This bar is hidden somewhere in the very center of the Amsterdam. It is not touristy and not hard to find either, but you'll find mostly local crowd. They have great whisky selection. If you fancy some scotch, this is the place to go! The bartender know his ways and always has some suggestions if you are not sure what you fancy or if you want to try as much new stuff as possible. You get your golden drink in pro tasting glasses, with a water pipette if you need to add some water. And it is not that pricy after all! I definitely recommend this experience! read more

Very cool tucked away whiskey bar. Don't miss

This Café is located on the Zeedijk. They call themselves a whiskey and beer café. We sat outside as it was a warm evening. Watching tourists and listening to proper Amsterdam ladies, with a drink in our hand. I chose a lemon Jenever as I am originally Dutch and you can't travel back to your home country and not have a Dutch drink right? With at least 50 speciality beers (12 on draft) and 113 different whiskeys they can clearly call themselves a whiskey café. The place is small and intimate and the owner was very friendly. They open from 5pm until 3 or 4 am. read more

This was a bit of an odd bar on our Amsterdam trip, not because it is an odd place when considered objectively, but compared to the other spots on our tour through town it was very normal. Café Zilt has a warm welcoming feel (very important at 3am) with friendly patrons and a very happy bartender. We stumbled in after a night of drinks and Flugel shots (a neon orange liquid that tastes like cough syrup - and not the good stuff). I honestly couldn't tell you what we had to drink but I know I chatted to a number of people there who were all happy (at least I hope they were) to talk to me. I'm also pretty sure I was being eyed up by a cougar but the boys hustled me out of there before she pounced. The average age was quite a bit older than we were (think late 30s/early 40s) so it's more a place for a chill drink and a chat than shots and dancing. However, for a look at the quieter side of the 'Dam, this was perfect. read more

Found this place quite by accident. Loved the look of the place, the amazing beer and spirits selection - the knowledgeable and friendly bar staff, the friendly clientele. If you are visiting Amsterdam and are looking for a place mostly visited by locals - THIS IS THE PLACE. SEEK NO FURTHER. I look forward to visiting again and again on future visits to this great city. It's also not terribly expensive. I cannot recommend Cafe Zilt highly enough! read more

A respite both on and off the beaten track.. Just to fire a paradox at it all. If you're downright fed up with the regular tourist hang out, full of screaming TV sets that cannot stop reporting on the very last insignificant sports event somewhere on earth.. Breathe in and breathe out, get out your google maps and get your A*se over to this little gem of a bar. Service is quite impeccable and they come smartly dressed (you won't see that too often in this town). This part of Amsterdam is full of places that seem to cater for 16-year olds, when it comes to music and choice of drinks. So I guess it's easy to make a difference when you've got hordes of dodgy dive bars for neighbours. But let's thank God that they did read more

Michael was so great! Owns the bar and is funny and helpful on beer choices! Highly recommend! Please stop in! Bar is quaint and small and local and fun! Prost! What a great time with great friends. Why not! Have some fun and join Michael for a great time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

The Barman is a delight and the beer-selection is great. Absolute must in Amsterdam!

Well this is the first bar my girlfriend and I went to after arriving in Amsterdam from San Francisco. Now if you're looking for a really upbeat, pickup chicks kind of bar this isn't it, but if you want to have some great beers and a mellow time, maybe a conversation or two with locals then this is the place. Also, I thought their music selection was amazing. We had a great time and Tim the bartender was well versed in his beers and had a lot of great suggestions for tourism. I will definitely be going back!!!! read more

Michael is a great host with a decent selection of whiskeys and beers. He is very friendly and helpful in suggesting places for dinner. He put out a platter of cheese, sausage and pickles for his guests, many of whom seemed to be locals who know him. It's quiet as it's a few blocks off the main tourist area. Great place to enjoy a few drinks and conversation. read more

This bar is an excellent stop on a trip to Amsterdam. This is not your average bar. With 50 beers and 68 whiskys on hand, you have a lot of options aside from Heineken and Amstel. The bartender Michael is one of the friendliest people we met in the city. The atmosphere is chill and the bar is small which is the perfect comfy vibe to hang out, and try a new beer or whisky. read more