Keeping with the name of this cocktail bar, Hiding in Plain Sight or HPS does not seem like much when you enter the ground floor bar, but climb a few stairs to the top level and you will find yourself in a much different setting. The small seating area is always buzzing and packed to the brim, which is why HPS insists that groups of 6 or more make a reservation in advance. The lively and fun atmosphere can be attributed to their sophisticated and perfectly crafted cocktails like the Walking Dead, Voodoo Child and the Vieux Carre. Complementary olives and mixed nuts are served at every table. Take in the 1920s style decor as you sip one one of their cocktails and enjoy a great night ahead, a guarantee at HPS. Visit their website for details on their events like Sailing in Plain Sight, a regular cocktail cruise hosted by them.
Tunes Bar located at The Conservatorium Hotel, is an upscale sushi, tapas and cocktail bar with a chic and stylish ambiance, that provides the perfect setting for you to unwind after a long day. While everything about Tunes Bar screams posh, the vibe here is still casual and fun. During the week, Tunes Bar is immensely popular among the business crowd, and over the weekend it gets packed and thumping with a live DJ performance. Their signature drink is the Gin and Tonic, for which customers can choose from a variety of 30 different gins and 6 kinds of tonics. Make sure you try out some of their signature cocktails before you delve into the sushi and tapas.
Glou Glou is a popular wine bar in the city that serves a classy selection of wines from across the world. Ask the knowledgeable staff to suggest some good labels for you and enjoy the fine taste of the drinks. Snacks include liver pate, cheese and other bar bites that complement the impeccable wines. The decor is classy and upscale, ideal for intimate meals.
Rum Barrel is a Caribbean bar located in the Indische Buurt neighborhood of Amsterdam which serves around 70 different varieties of rum coffee, cocktails and juices. The place has a tropical vibe with wall hangings and photographs of vintage cars on a street in Cuba. Rum Barrel isn't just a place where you can go for a drink, they also serve up some delicious traditional Cuban dishes for breakfast and lunch. To top it all up, Rum Barrel also stocks a variety of Cuban cigars to cap off your tropical Caribbean adventure in style.
Wilde Westen in the Bolo neighborhood of Amsterdam is one the city's best hangout spots at the moment. Situated under the Old GAK building, this eatery serving delicious wood-fired Italian pizzas, pasta and salads. The cozy interiors make this restaurant an amazing place to work during the day while having a quick snack or drink. The kitchen is open throughout the day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. On Mondays Wilde Westen offers discounts as part of their Curious Monday initiative.