
Tucked away and a little tricky to find, but well worth it. With jaw-dropping views around every corner, you’ll find the drinking experience here absolutely surreal.Needed to kill some time before a basketball game and thought we’d try this out. Created by HR Giger-Swiss artist and Academy Award Winner for his design work in Alien, this ‘biochemical environment’ is characterized by a cavernous, skeletal structure covered by a double arch of vertebrae that crisscross the vaulted ceiling of an ancient castle. Less of a hidden bar and more of a world’s hidden wonder, this mesmerizing piece of immersive art is situated in a tiny, charming village. WHAT YOU MUST TRY: Barbarella - Gin, Lemon, Cocchi Americano, Strawberry, Salt & Pepper, Absinthe.
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Check out the plush velvet seated theater for movie nights, as drinks on offer are crafted according to the film. You’ll see walls covered with vintage newspapers and dark corners adorned with antique typewriters. True to its location, the bar takes inspiration from newspaper business in the 50’s and 60’s. Go deep for a unique bar experience as Local Edition is hidden at the basement of the historical Hearst building. WHAT YOU MUST TRY: Eastern Promise-green pepper-infused premium gin, yuzu marmalade, guava, lemon, star anise and a splash of absinthe But all the detective work is well worth it, as the edgy yet old-world drinking spot serves up imaginative cocktails, phenomenal oysters and live music. Entering the VIP room is another challenge, as you need to touch a specific painting to find your way. Who knew going to a bar could make you feel like a time-traveling James Bond? The journey at Foxglove begins with a search for a particular umbrella handle that opens a 1920s speakeasy-style secret doorway, leading to what feels like a first class aircraft cabin in the 50s. WHAT YOU MUST TRY: Anything-most of the cocktails are fully customized and served in large syringes.

On the ground floor is a science lab-like area with unusual glass apparatus and the Departments of Male and Female Hygiene (bathrooms), while the second floor has a Gymnasium with artificial turf bar featuring reputedly strong cocktails and house vodka that’s distilled on site. Hidden in a small alleyway in Chinatown, this secret bar is like a hospital meets the whimsical school that you’ve never attended.


WHAT YOU MUST TRY: New World Spritz- Oolong-infused Havana 3 rum, fresh watermelon juice, lime, lemon bitters, prosecco
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Getting into Jubjub is even trickier, as the upstairs bar has a 4-digit door code that changes daily. Consists of three separate areas, the unassuming little front bar is the most accessible of the three, while the hidden back lounge can only be reached through a “ Narnia-style” wardrobe. Filled with surprising items such as a throne and artwork oddities, walking through Callooh Callay is like revealing a secret bar after another.

Here’s a place that’s quirky, beautiful, and has an award-winning cocktail menu that changes regularly. WHAT YOU MUST TRY: Spicy Crusta-A mix of gin, St Germain elderflower liqueur, Zuidam orange, lemon juice, and Butcher syrup, served with a side of caramelized orange and lemon peel With a dark and intimate space, inventive drinks and exceptionally attentive bartenders, make sure you book in advance. The Butcher may look like another sleek burger joint, but tucked behind its secret kitchen stands one of the coolest speakeasy-style bars in Amsterdam.
