Amsterdam is renowned for its vibrant beer culture, boasting a diverse array of breweries that offer everything from traditional ales to innovative craft beers. From long-established establishments to cutting-edge craft beer spots, the city’s top breweries provide unique experiences and exceptional brews. Join us as we explore five must-visit breweries in Amsterdam that are sure to delight any beer enthusiast. Cheers!
Our 5 Favorite Breweries In Amsterdam
Brouwerij’t IJ
Brouwerij’t IJ is an amazing beer spot with a beautiful beer garden that is perfect for nice and sunny days. It is located in an old windmill in Amsterdam-Oost and serves the most delicious beers you can find in the city. In addition, the Brewery offers guided tours and tasting sessions, which is a great opportunity to get an overview of all their beers. A true institution in Amsterdam!
📍Funenkade 7, Amsterdam 1018 AL
Brouwerij de Prael
Brouwerij de Prael, located right in the center of Amsterdam, offers a dozen types of draft beers, all brewed right here, as well as bottled beers. The brewery hosts different kind of events, such as live music or bingo. Oh, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, they serve a Bottomless Beer Brunch. It is 120 minutes of unlimited beer for only 39,50€, served, of course, with a delicious choice of dishes. Enjoy!
📍Oudezijds Armsteeg 26, 1012 GP Amsterdam
Butcher’s Tears
From a family heritage of Swedish farm brewers and trained by the masters of ale and porter in England, Butcher’s Tears ended up in the Netherlands to create their own brewery! Talk about a true European tale. Besides, Butcher’s Tears makes distinctive beers using uncommon artisanal techniques (they even cultivate their own yeast!) that progress beyond fashion and convention. The beers really are as inventive as they are delicious. Try the Monster Soup or the Lipreader. Yum.
📍Butcher’s Tears: Karperweg 45, Amsterdam-Zuid
📍Tears Terrace & Kiosk: Jan van Galenstraat 10, Amsterdam-West
Brouwerij Troost
Brouwerij Troost has 3 brewpubs around the city, and two of them have their own brewery in the building. They make award-winning organic beers as well as a choice of delicious soft drinks. The brewery even produces gin and jenever from leftover beer! Additionally, Brouwerij Troost hosts a really fun monthly pub quiz in English, where you could win your drinks for free. There are other events in the agenda, too, such as cheese and beer pairing (forget about the wine!), guided tours or an amazing Sunday Roast.
📍De Pijp: Cornelis Troostplein 21, Amsterdam-Zuid📍Westergas: Pazzanistraat 25-27, Amsterdam-West📍Oud-West: Bilderdijkstraat 205, Amsterdam Oud-West
Poesiat & Kater
This charming brewery is located in a beautiful historic building and it is named after Bart Poesiat & Klaas Kater, the legendary friends and colleagues who both worked at the historic ‘van Vollenhoven Brouwerij De Gekroonde Valk’, the largest brewery of The Netherlands in the early 1900s. Both worked tirelessly to improve workers’ rights in Amsterdam and beyond, and this is a great tribute to them! The beers are delicious and Poesiar & Kater also has a waterside terrace where you can not only enjoy your drink, but also lunch, brunch or dinner. Here you go, the perfect place to spend a summery afternoon!
📍Polderweg 648, Amsterdam-Oost
