So as a single girl in a new city I have been falling into the comfortable slump of staying home on the weekends tucked in bed with a good book in hand. In the spirit of getting out and making an effort to explore my new city I decided to find a place to go and enjoy a solo date night and grab a fancy drink. You know the vibes a Carrie Bradshaw moment but make it Nashville style. I found this place via instagram and read all the great reviews and decided to get out and try it. A cozy place tucked and hidden in the heart of east Nashville. It is somewhat hidden with a small parking area but I was fortunate enough to get parking right in front. I walked in and the decor is pops of red and black mixed with gold. The light is dim so it's a perfect date night spot or place to meet and have an intimate small group gathering. It wasn't busy and I enjoyed that there wasn't too many people. The vibes are relaxed and I was greeted right away. Checking out the menu I decided on a spicy margarita concoction with tajin. The bartender brought it out and it was the perfect blend of flavor, spice and alcohol. It was refreshing and sweet/spicy. Perfect. This place is the perfect solo date night spot or date spot with your special someone or catch up sessions with friends. I enjoyed sitting, sipping and writing this review. Solo dates can be daunting and being in a new city can be daunting as well but finding hidden gems like this make it worth while. There's a quote that I love and that's "if you never go you'll never know." Don't let this be a place youll never know... head to your date with this place. Head to Amsterdamian. read more

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What a find! Located in East Nashville, we ventured into the Amsterdamian unsure of what our experience would be. It's a discrete entrance in a small building next to a pizza shop. When you walk in you're transported into another world! This little cocktail lounge has a super chill vibe with the bar giving subtle shoutouts to one of my favorite cities, Amsterdam There's cute little couches and chairs to have some nice convo with friends and those you love all while sipping some amazing cocktails!! I got the What's My Sage Again which was super refreshing herbaceous and citrusy with gin, sage, peach & lime ‍ It was an absolute dream! My husband got Amalfitano, a citrusy gin old fashioned The cocktails.. on point! Absolutely recommend this place. The bartender was great and matched the vibe. I wish we had gotten his name but we were so impressed with the little gem we were sitting in we didn't make much small talk other than drink recommendations. They also have a few mocktails and snacks available. We were headed to dinner for our next stop so we didn't try anything but we definitely recommend this place if you are looking for some good cocktails in the area! read more

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Fun, casual bar with a decent craft cocktail game hidden in an East Nashville strip mall. This spot is easy to miss - tucked in a somewhat unconventional strip next to the somewhat sketchy Z Mart gas, this spot is a great example of "looks from the outside can be deceiving." You step into a clean, medium fancy, and extremely well-decorated but still small bar with really casual vibes. There's a mix of bar-top and small tables/couches for seating, but because of the small size, this is ideal for a solo, a couple or a group of no more than 4. It was decorated for Christmas when i came but the normal vibe seems more European punk, and I love the purple-green lighting -- hope that's always around! I loved the ambiance in here, it's upbeat, you can tell the bartenders have regulars and are friendly to chat with, and overall feels like it's a fun spot, even just walking inside. I came solo for a nightcap after dinner and was able to walk in and grab a seat at the bar. Service was just two bartenders for the whole place (which was about 3/4 full), but they were both pretty quick in providing me a menu. The menu is pretty large - almost 4-5 pages purely of cocktails, but also a few options for wine, beer, NA and extremely light bites food (wouldn't plan on having a full meal here.) I opted for two drinks off their signature cocktails list: Dolce Inverno (pistachio liqueur, vodka) and the Smoke n' Cider (apple brandy, cinnamon, smoke). Both drinks were pretty enjoyable, particularly the Smoke n' Cider which had a nice presentation to smoke the drink and also just great flavor. I do think these seem on par with other cocktail spots in east, but maybe not my top tier craft cocktail spots overall for Nashville. Service was super friendly and I think I enjoy the vibes here even more than the actual drinks. Having a small private parking lot is a huge plus, because otherwise parking would be a bit difficult as there aren't many options for street parking near here. This would be an awesome spot to catch up with a friend or just people watch solo, and I'm certain to be back! read more

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My friend and I had a lovely time visiting The Amsterdamian. We each had 3 drinks and then ordered food. I had the grilled goat cheese toasty with fig jam, and my friend had the french fries. I ordered the Aqua Vitae, the Pink Elephant, and the Rye Tai. All of my drinks were absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. Drinks range from $12-$16, which is very reasonable. I loved the toasty as well, perfectly done and it came out within a good time frame. Our servers were very kind and patient. Even when a large bachelorette party came in, we were still receiving service in good time and never felt like the ambiance was impacted by the others in the space. It is a very small bar, but there were plenty of seating options in either chairs with tables, private booths, or bar seating. Low-key vibes, great ambiance and drinks, kind and patient bartenders, and good art. There were only two people working, so please be patient when choosing this location, they are working very hard to maintain this atmosphere. read more

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What a cool place. It's unassuming from outside, but very elegant inside. We had Holly as our bartender and she was fantastic. Knowledgeable, kind, funny and talented. She created the drink Midnight in Hollywood which was delicious! Highly recommend. They do events here as well like silent discos, speed dating, comedy, and burlesque. We will absolutely be coming back here. read more

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Great new addition to the east side. I stopped in for a mother/daughter night and we couldn't have been more pleased. It was a nice, quieter atmosphere, allowing for good conversation. The layout is very cute and intimate and the chairs are comfortable. They have a serve-yourself popcorn machine and small bites to eat. I was interested in the toasties but we had dinner plans after. We each ordered 2 cocktails and all of them ere top notch. I usually avoid the vodka drink section but I got to task the pink elephant because my mom ordered it and man was it a good flavor combo. Service was well paced and the bartenders were friendly. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Not only were the drinks really good but so was the service, I wanted something that wasn't on the menu and the server was able to come up with a creation that was very similar to what I was wanting. The lighting is very dark, which is nice for a date or just a sexy vibe. The seating was comfortable and secluded, the decorations were pretty unique as well! read more

The Amsterdamian - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

AMAZING! what a great chill vibe to have instead of something so rowdy. The atmosphere is amazing the service is on point, I will be coming back. The cocktails are absolutely incredible fresh flavor you can tell they put a lot of heart into it. read more

Love this place! Drinks are strong and delicious. Bar snacks are dope. Came on a late wintery night in January and Martin hooked us up with some bites despite the kitchen being technically closed. Feels local, very East Nash. The velvety booths are just so comfy! Parking can be tricky as the little strip mall lot doesn't have too many spots but y'all should be ubering anyway how they make the drinks ;) read more

Such a cute spot... you'd never realize it's in a little strip mall! Great service the staff is sweet and helped when we mentioned we had an allergy. Charcuterie was great I wish they still were doing the fondue I see in other reviews on here... but they aren't :( overall, great experience and will come back! read more

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A cute local find in east nashville. The owns are passionate about cocktails and do a good job. The cocktail menu can evolve more but the existing one is nice and simple. Love the complimentary fresh popcorn machine with different flavors. Its a cute casual bar to hit any-day for a good drink. read more

Awesome cocktails with a great atmosphere. Check it out if you want a great bar with great bartenders. read more

The Amsterdamian - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Great place to meet a friend, take a first date or just go solo and chat with Martin, the bar tender. The drinks are really great and the space is a vibe. The bathroom has a really cool mirror ceiling too. read more

Super cozy spot with great vibes. Martin is a professional at what he does, thanks for the excellent drinks and good times!

Great new addition to east Nashvilles bar/food scene. The owners were very friendly, the cheese was to die for. Possibly the coolest bathroom in the city. Think if Salazar Slytherin owned it. Cocktails were all on point. I suggest the buttered rum for these cold holiday nights. read more

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Love this place! The staff is super friendly and welcoming, the drinks were delicious, and loved the vibe. The decor is unique, the seating was super comfortable, and loved the chill lighting. This is such a cool spot to have drinks with friends or a date night read more

Great atmosphere, excellent bartender, drinks tasted fabulous, strong and tasty, cool location with easy parking

Customized cocktails upon request, friendly staff, clean and aesthetically pleasing. Good vibes read more

The Amsterdamian - East Nashville's newest, coziest mini elevated cocktail lounge. The Amsterdamian is the perfect spot to catch a drink! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The cocktails were nothing short of 5 Stars! The service was outstanding. Esteban was masterful in his cocktails and we cannot wait to go back!!! read more

Ambiance was great! Prohibition era type vibe. Drinks were amazing along with awesome service! Love small retro dives like this where someone has a dream & they made it come true. It's what makes Nashville, Nashville!!! read more

The Amsterdamian is absolutely stunning. You are instantly transported to a sophisticated European setting with a chic, art deco vibe. The cocktails are masterfully curated with impressive detail. The smoked rosemary was a sensory experience. Almost too perfect to be a drink! The bartenders greet you with genuine hospitality. I highly recommend this intimate cocktail lounge as a reprieve from the otherwise hectic Nashville bar scene. read more

The ambiance here is amazing!!! We had several drinks but the tequila drink was by far our favorite! You can tell they take special care in creating their cocktails and everyone was super friendly! Will definitely be back! read more