10/08/2026
Aside from where you are staying ‘Hotel Bars’ aren’t always the first place you visit when you are exploring a new city, but with my work head on I’ve made an effort to discover what Amsterdam had to offer.
Here is a snapshot of a few of my favourites.
W Lounge - at W Amsterdam which was our base for the week, and offers a cool, contemporary rooftop lounge bar with views across the Royal Palace, a unique perspective of Amsterdam and definitely a place where you can dress up a level, and be ‘seen’.
The Pulitzer Bar - for sophisticated classic cocktails, a great place to escape the busy streets, and have a grown up drink in an Art Deco setting.
Lotti’s Bar in The Hoxton - a real social hub, connects you to the soul of Amsterdam, you immediately feel like a city resident in this vibrant environment.
Prins & Aap - the whimsical bar at the Andaz Amsterdam, designed by Marcel Wanders, one of Netherlands best known interior designers, featuring their dedicated jenever table experience.
And lastly, and one of the newest additions, the very impressive Advocatuur, at the Rosewood. We were excited to visit, and it didn’t disappoint, the incredible showcase distillery is central to their theme, producing their own PRØVO jenever. Aside from this amazing feature, what stood out was the welcoming service, and desire for you to explore their jenevers, which were offered complimentary, along with a passionate narrative.
In conclusion, independent bars are always a joy to discover, but hotels bars have elevated their offering to such a new level, they are impossible to ignore, and become a critical gateway to a hotel you may not have considered visiting otherwise.
