Rosalia's Menagerie

I hate that I don't have photos of this bar or our drinks but this was my absolute favorite bar in Amsterdam! It's a speakeasy as special as they come. They also have a book of Fables with moveable cutouts/pop ups that make for fun drinking games AND they have drinks to go with said fables but you can tell the bar tenders about yourself and be pleasantly surprised with what they whip up too. We had so much fun there, I would go again and definitely recommend it!

Had two drinks - the Cacao Martinez was one of the best I've tasted. The service was quick, friendly, and knowledgeable. Decor gave the place a quirky but relaxed atmosphere. 10/10 experience.

Love the intimacy of this place. Looks like the place handles no more than 20 people. There is bar seating and several 2 seaters from what I remembered. Nice place for a date.

My cocktail bartender, Mathew, was a delight. He was very attentive and shared a short intro of the menu theme. Recommend the Vieux Carre as it's a classic.

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Tiny speakeasy (yes, there's a doorbell!) specializing in craft cocktails. The ambiance is so warm and cozy, just right for a dark winter's night. The decor manages to be tasteful bordering on kitschy. My date thoughtfully made a reservation, and we had a beautiful couch area in the back of the bar to ourselves. Everyone who served us was observant, thoughtful, and warm. A nuanced detail that is rare in Amsterdam: they made sure to refill our water glasses promptly and throughout the night, and I really appreciated that.

The central location lends itself as welcome a respite from the madness of the rest of the Centrum partying.

It's the perfect place for something classic (what can I say I'm an old fashioned girl) or to try something invented by the knowledgeable bartender by suggesting the spirits and flavors that you like.

So good that I went back again the next evening. And that's not something I do often.

Amazing cocktails and great vibe! Definitely recommend if you want a quiet spot to grab an amazing cocktail. The setting is more on the intimate side.

Holy smokes! This bar was seriously one of the best I've been to in my life!

I saw the Yelp five stars when I recently visited Amsterdam and was intrigued. My group and I showed up unannounced and rang their bell to be let inside. We were sad to hear that we couldn't enter without a reservation but we checked and saw that they had an opening for the next day so we booked it!

When I say we booked it, I mean there is a 10€ deposit per person in order to book a reservation. This money is then applied to your final balance.

I loved the sleek speakeasy feel of this bar. The staff were all friendly and talented. The selection was off the chart! I say this because I was able to enjoy Pappy Van Winkle 12 AND 23! The bourbon selection was magnificent.

They also had a great selection of bar food that complimented the drinks. I cannot speak highly enough of this spot and I recommend you check it out without delay!

Quaint speakeasy style cocktail bar with friendly waitstaff and a unique menu! Their spring/summer menu is a play on flavors where they tell you what the drink should taste like without actually using that ingredient (ie their banana drink is a rum based drink with no bananas in it). Note that its a very place maybe 20 people max so be prepared to wait during peak times!

Mad Props from American travelers, hundred percent recommend fellow peeps seeking a tasty drink and a true Ámsterdam ambiance experience. Service was great!

Such excellent craftmanship and service. The ambiance was so enchanting and compelling. It truly felt like a cocktail experience I will remember long after my drink was finished.

It's a small space so of course it gets busy on weekends, so we came back on a Sunday when we could enjoy the lounge space more leisurely.

I would absolutely recommend this bar and come again.

Walking by on the street and the warm, amber colored lights caught my attention. I peered in the window and I was so pleased to see ... a BAR!

Sharp dressed bartender and a host welcomed us in with VERY friendly smile. Luckily there was one table left. I think I would have been heart broken if I could not have sampled the work of these fine gentlemen.

We were shown a comfortable spot in the back but that makes it sound big ... it is not. Maybe 8 small tables and few seats at the bar. The menu had Dutch inspired cocktails so we proceeded to let our host drive us to a decision.

My girlfriend selected a tart, vodka based drink that looked close to cosmopolitan but had more lemon aftertaste and a pretty egg white foam and a tiny edible flower on top. I had a Jenever Old Fashioned using the Dutch local alcohol. Wow!

Please go!