They often host speciality beer events and tastings, such as Dutch Beer Week, the Carnival Brettanomyces (dedicated to funky beers brewed with wild yeast) and parties to launch new beers. The current bar has been here about 30 years, and is a real institution in the beer community of Amsterdam. If you’re friendly they might even let you try a sip of something before you order. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, especially if you’re more uninitiated. In fact, the bar staff is one of the most knowledgeable and helpful you’ll find in Amsterdam, willing to offer recommendations. Though the bartenders have almost always pointed this out to me. Keep an eye on the measurement of the beer listed next to the price – sometimes stronger ones will be sold in smaller glasses. They also serve real ales from the cask, which you almost never see in Amsterdam. The building is 300 years old, and used to house a distillery – which you’ll see evidenced today by the stacks of huge barrels in the back.Īt any given time, In de Wildeman has 18 beers on tap, and a whopping 250 in the bottle, offering a wide range of flavors from light and refreshing to quirky and strong.
They have stacks upon stacks of board games and books in the corner to help you while away the hours. It has a very cozy, almost neighborhood feel to it, with wood painted a kitschy green and your requisite beer paraphernalia but with a slightly vintage vibe.
But once you step inside, you’ll know you’ve made it to the right place. You might be wary of it, given it’s smack dab in the center, off of the very touristy Nieuwendijk.
If you ask me, it’s the best beer bar in Amsterdam. Read on as I share my top picks for Amsterdam beer bars! In de Wildeman Looking for the best beer in Amsterdam? There’s no easier way to try many at once than by going to a classic beer bar.
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