Beer Temple
Beer Temple may actually sound like a familiar name to you because there is surely at least one bar or beer store named this way in every large city of the world. The one in Amsterdam is actually owned by the same people that own Proeflokaal Arendsnest and it stands nowhere behind it in terms of beer selection and atmosphere.
Nevertheless, if you put the two bars next to each other, you would never think that they are owned by the same person. While Arendsnest is a classic-style establishment that can make you feel like you went back in time, Beer Temple is a modern bar that kind of resembles the home of a messy teenager – hundreds upon hundreds of stickers on the walls, not enough light, and a decoration made out of empty craft beer bottles.
The other difference is the beer selection. While Proeflokaal Arendsnest offers Dutch-only beers, the Beer Temple is dedicated to the international beer culture and offers beverages from America and around the world. In other words, this is the perfect location for expats that miss the taste of their homeland beer and locals that want to get a different taste from countries thousands of kilometers away.
If you need the numbers to make your final decision to go, there are over 30 beers on tap and over 100 other bottled choices from around the world. Be honest, do you need more convincing to visit this unique spot?
Café Gollem
Café Gollem is perhaps the largest name when it comes to beer in Amsterdam. With over 40 years of history, Gollem has become something like a brand that has 6 locations spread around the city. Our subject, however, will be their main and oldest bar situated at ‘’Daniel Stalpertstraat 74’’.
We can safely say that Café Gollem beats all the records when it comes to the diversity of their beer selection. There is no other bar of this size that offers so much beer in Amsterdam. If you need the numbers, we can safely say that there are around 300 choices that include bottles and tap.
The only minor disadvantage of this location is its size. The chances are that you will not have much free space around you but that shouldn’t worry you if you bring the party spirit everywhere you go. Our personal suggestion for your visit is to try their house IPA paired with an incredible cheese plate (each generously-sized portion can easily feed you for a day or two).
Bar Joost
Although the majority of our selections are located in the dead center of Amsterdam, Bar Joost is situated in Amsterdam Oost, far away from the tourists. Understandably, if you are here for just a couple of days you wouldn’t want to go so far away from the hustle and bustle but rather experience the most of the spirit of Amsterdam.
Nevertheless, visiting bar Joost gives you the opportunity to explore parts of the city that tourists would rarely visit. Besides that, Bar Joost has absolutely everything to offer when it comes to beer and tranquility. With a lovely selection of Amsterdam-based craft beers, it is one of the few places that offer the newest beers.
We can safely say that no other location on our list has such a calm atmosphere. Besides that, few places in the center can give you a more genuine feel of life in the Netherlands accompanied by a glass of the best beer in Amsterdam.