Bars in Amsterdam

& moshik occupies a sharp address on Oosterdokskade in Amsterdam's Eastern Docklands, drawing a research-forward crowd rather than casual walk-ins. Booking ahead is straightforward and advisable, particularly on weekends. Best visited mid-week between April and September, when the waterfront setting works in the venue's favour and the neighbourhood is at its most coherent.

Amsterdam Roest is a converted waterfront venue on Amsterdam's eastern docks, best suited to relaxed warm-weather evenings rather than formal dining or craft cocktail nights. Walk-in friendly on weeknights, but summer weekend terraces fill quickly. Book an evening with dinner elsewhere first and use Roest as your second stop.

Bar Bukowski is a relaxed, literary-themed neighbourhood bar on the edge of Oosterpark — a better choice for low-key drinks with a local crowd than the high-concept cocktail bars near the tourist centre. Walk-ins are generally easy, prices are fair for Amsterdam, and the food is worth ordering if you're staying for the evening, though it's not the main draw.