Drinking in Amsterdam

Heineken Experience

Culture / Drinking Activity

Party Earth Review The Heineken Experience is a museum that offers an educational and entertaining way to learn about the Heineken beer-making process and to see where some of the first Heinekens were brewed. A 75-minute self-guided tour ventures through the history of Heineken and the brewing process in general, and provides some amusing ... more

Stadhouderskade 78
1072 Amsterdam

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Brouwerij 't Ij

Brewery / Drinking Activity

Party Earth Review Set under a classic, centuries-old Dutch windmill, the Brouwerij 't Ij is a Belgian-style craft beer brewery that has been serving suds enthusiasts a freshly-tapped assortment of rich, micro-brewed beers since 1985. Just taking one step inside the door is enough to understand that it’s not just a simple windmill, but a ... more

Funenkade 7
1018 Amsterdam

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Wynand Fockink

Drinking Activity / Tour

Party Earth Review An old-fashioned Dutch liqueur distillery and tasting house in business since 1679, Wynand Fockink is an entertaining place where patrons can still take part in a unique Dutch drinking tradition. Snazzy shot glasses of sweet, bitter, strong, and/or fruity liqueurs are filled to the rim and lined up on the bar – and the ... more

Pijlsteeg 31 & 43
1012 Amsterdam

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Sure you have an incredible array of options when it comes to drinking in Amsterdam – but why would you go to a normal bar when you can have a drinking experience?

Regardless of whether you’re a local or a tourist, one of the best drinking activities in Amsterdam is taking a tour of the iconic Heineken Brewery. Dubbed the Heineken Experience, the 75-minute self-guided tour takes visitors through a history of the beer and includes a few pints during the experience. Inside the brewery there are interactive drinking rooms and a “create your own” bottle station. At the end of the tour, guests can grab another pint and mingle with other patrons over their shared buzz and love of the classic pilsner.

Another one-of-a-kind drinking activity is actually an age-old Dutch tradition that can be found at Wynand Fockink. Here, intricate shot glasses are lined up at the bar and patrons are encouraged to take down the shots without using their hands or lifting the glasses from the bar.

So take a break from the coffeeshops and brown bars and try something a little different – there’s nothing like a little combination of learning and drinking to boost your day!