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.

I've been to this bar a few times and what really makes the experience is if you have good…read morebartenders. During my favorite visits, the bartenders explain each drink you order as they serve it and tell you the story. Every drink has a story. Sometimes they are busy or not interested and you don't get the story. I wouldn't have noticed that the drink tastes like a salad, and not in the bad way, had the bartender not told me the story. A couple of times I asked if they have merch for sale and one time they had pins which I bought. The next time I came, they were out of both pins and shirts. Bummer. I recommend a visit when you're looking for a cool place in Amsterdam, especially when you are staying at the hotel.

This spot is on the 50 Best Discovery List and we stopped by on a Wednesday evening before dinner…read morefor a quick drink. The inside is a really cool vibe and they seated us immediately. Sadly we only had time for one drink because they all looked amazing! The staff was efficient and super nice. Would recommend this spot!

This is quite a new little place that was recommended to us from some friends that we know in…read moreHaarlem (Dutch friends - woot woot!). So they know the owner very well and come here on a very regular basis. And I can see why... adorable little modern space, great tunes, great original Czech Budvar (Budweiser), yummy wines, and what looked like mighty delicious snacks and entrees. Actually, I'm not sure if they were tapas or entrees, but I don't think it matters. Order a bunch because they smelled delicious. (we didn't order food because we had reservations for dinner down the street). The next time we go to this Spaarne-side lounge, it will be sunny so that we can sit outside (just two or three tables available), and we will taste the food menu. And we will stay for hours. Because this is that type of place. Cozy and cute and high quality - perfect!

Went here yesterday, and this is the sequence of events:…read more Walk up to the corner to see Tanya V. and Kevin V. dressed up fancy and enjoying the sun. Sit down, exchange a few words, and then get up and proceed to a private area downstairs. There, the bar is ours, and delightful food starts coming out - bacon, potato skins, salad, gazpacho, cake, and the works. Turns out the space is big enough for 30+ of the best company you could find in Haarlem. The drinks keep on flowing. The bartender is amazing, service with a smile, even recharges my iPhone 5 (now that's service). Great times were had by all. I would come back, you would come back. This place is a gem when it comes to service, food, and company.

HPS is literally a speakeasy without any noticeable signage, we had to double check our map to make…read moresure we were in the right place! But once we walked in, it was super lively and crowded inside. Typically you have to share a table unless you have a big enough party, but that wasn't an issue for us and ensured we didn't have to wait at all. They have some signature cocktails which all sounded great, but we were intrigued by the "closely guarded secret" that is "The Walking Dead" so we ordered that to share between two people. The drink was like a tiki drink, fruity and sweet, and it came in a skull glass, with a slice of grapefruit on top, which they then cover in alcohol and then light on fire and sprinkle with cinnamon. That mini-show made the drink totally worth it. And honestly it was a very tasty drink and although it is big enough to share, I would totally get it for myself only given another chance :) Worth a try!

They had great cocktails and great bartenders…read more I had the creamsicle and cereal killer drinks. I will definitely be back!

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.

This is a very cool location but the service as a guest was horrible. Well below W standards. On a…read moresemi busy night it took 45 before I finally got up to order my drink. They need to do better for the brand.

The W Lounge is located on the top level of the W Hotel! This space has a wrap around deck that…read moregives you beautiful views of the city. I stayed at the hotel for New Year's Eve and was able to enjoy the NYE party at the lounge. I have to say that it was PRICEY! 150 euro per ticket is definitely steep. Not sure if this is typical for European NYE parties, but this was definitely high for what it was. The party cost included a glass of champagne and one drink. The drink lines were incredibly long and the bars were set up in spaces that made it difficult to line up without getting in others' way. The dance floor was a lot of fun and they had a great DJ. It was clear that you're paying for the view! The firework show was spectacular.

Very basic lounge for KLM travelers and Delta affiliates. Not much in the way of relaxing seating,…read moreit is set up more like a very large cafe. It's fine for an hour or so, but beyond that you'll want to move on. The wifi here was also mostly functional, but you could tell people were demanding a lot of it. It was overall fine to wait briefly for a connecting flight.

Solid 3.5 stars, but I'll round up for the friendliness of the bartenders. Like many have said, the…read morelounge is pretty large and we had to walk around quite a bit before finding the bar with the liquor (not just the wine and beer). Food was ok (during the breakfast hours) nothing too special, especially for a business class lounge. It definitely does not come close to the Delta One lounge in LAX, as far as food quality, variety, and service. Even though the lounge had been open for about 2 hours, not everything was out or ready to be used. Many of the employees were friendly, though we came across one who seemed angry at the world! Not even close to the best lounge I've been to, but also not the worst (kind of similar to my experience in KLM business class). Not a glowing endorsement, I know, but still better than no lounge!

Food was delicious, quick service, great view. The only downside was aggressive birds wanting to…read morehave their share of food.

One of my "go to" beach bars in Zandvoort. I've been coming here for years…read more Can be very sunny and hot in the late afternoons facing the ocean. I was sweating down the back of my head wearing t-shirt! And it was chilly outside. Good food and bar menu. Huge beach in the front. Can get very busy on weekends and tourist season. Even in this post corona lockdown it was busy with a lot of Dutch and German tourists. All are welcome!!

Fun bar on the edge of the red Light District. The prices were decent & they constantly play music…read morevideos. FYI they only take cash.

Loved this place! 6.50 euro cocktails during happy hour and the nicest bartender! Good music too!read more