Tales & Spirits in Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde

It was closed during opening hours :(

Friendly staff, great cocktails 10/10.

In my opinion, there is no better cocktail bar in Amsterdam than this one. I have been coming here for years. It is so impressive that they have managed to maintain such high quality and service for so long, despite staff changes. I received amazing service again yesterday. The staff is very skilled and can really make anything you like. You ask, and they make it right away! Mega ❤️

Pleasant, slightly mysterious welcome, but amazingly good cocktails!😊😁🤩🤩

Great drinks, chill atmosphere, cool music.

My favourite cocktail bar in Amsterdam! Absolutely amazing service and drinks :)

Not disappointed for my second visit. The cocktails are as good as I remember them and the staff friendly and available. Next time I'm in Amsterdam I'll be sure to go again.

Drinks and atmosphere are great but service and reliability is not, even though they advertise specific opening times don’t count on it.. it might be closed and you will get some attitude on top of that

The drinks were truly excellent a great selection overall. There are many classic cocktails you know, as well as some more unique and creative options. The prices are absolutely reasonable. I especially want to highlight the staff extremely friendly, very attentive, and you can immediately tell that the place is run with passion. The service and recommendations are outstanding. Overall, highly recommended! A small tip: don’t let your first impression put you off otherwise, you might miss out on something special.

I had a wonderful experience at Tales & Spirits. The cocktails were absolutely outstanding — creative, perfectly balanced, and clearly crafted with a lot of expertise and attention to detail. You can tell this place really takes mixology seriously. The atmosphere was warm, stylish, and a bit magical, making it a great spot for a special night out or even just drinks with friends. The staff was friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Unfortunately, due to an issue in the kitchen, we didn’t get the chance to try the food this time. However, everything we saw and heard about the menu looked very promising, so we’ll definitely be coming back to try it on our next visit. Highly recommended for cocktail lovers — truly a must-visit in Amsterdam!

During our Amsterdam tour through different cocktail bars, we found this one of the most original. Simple and extremely welcoming, they bring you an old style printed menu, looking like centutires ago, really nice. Each option after the other seems even more attractive. We tried many options, being amused with a chip and a sauce to combine with, and also still water with it. We would like to thank the staff for the experience.

Our go to cocktail bar in Amsterdam! Lovely staff, good music and not too loud, comfy seats, romantic lighting, cool art vibe. Drinks are spectacular! Creative cocktails with stories about each one, some come with a bit of a fire show but can also get regular cocktails if you ask. Waiter gives you water and table snack as soon as you enter. The staff clearly care about their customers and love what they do and it shows. Everything you'd want after a long day of walking about!

Exceptionally well crafted cocktails. Staff amazing, great music.

This is one of the most high end cocktail bars in Amsterdam Hands down. Just try! Trust the reviews.

Great service and awesome drinks Folks wait for them to open :-)

Tourist trap - Over priced- shadow of its old self — not worth it -

Delicious cocktails, perfect atmosphere

One of our favorite cocktail bars in the world. Drinks are great and service is even better.

Super fun and cozy little bar. The service was fantastic and the cocktails were delicious. It's also nice that you get a bottle of sparkling water with every cocktail.

Fantastic cocktail bar. Here, cocktails are truly celebrated. Very original creations. The staff is very friendly and attentive.

Fantastic cocktail bar with great service. They have an extensive menu but also help pick a drink for you with a few questions. Great in winter and summer. One of the stand out cocktail bars in Amsterdam.

We were there in June 2025, tried some really good cocktails with friends :) People were really friendly, drinks were great and quite unique as well!!

Had a really wonderful night here. Had 3 drinks, all delicious. Service was very friendly, I felt very welcome. I had tasty little Indonesian crackers as a bar snack that were delight as well. Would love to come again in the future, highly recommend!

Such a lovely place to visit. Every cocktail in the menu has a little story with it. The cocktails are truly amazing and the service is great. Been here twice and will definitely come back.

Tasty cocktails and great service 👍

Great place and atmosphere. Amazing cocktails 🍸 👌

We have come here for many years and always head over for cocktails because they are incredible. Yesterday (04/12/25) was very different to what we usually experience. The cocktails were still delightful and I’d give them 5*. The service was a huge let down. Years ago we sank the whole menu and nearly €350+ spent because the cocktails kept coming, the atmosphere was great and we were paid attention too. 1.5+ hours and we had two drinks each. Sat for a long periods of time without drinks, I kept looking over to get the attention of staff and nothing. Instead I watched all 4 staff sink whisky shots with a guy sat at the end of the bar. A table of 7 came in and sat next to us and got amazing service talking through the menu, came back to ask how they were- we got nothing. A couple sat behind us got up and left as they gave up waiting for service. They were easily sat for 20 minutes without a drink or any further acknowledgement other than showing them to their table. It wasn’t busy, lots of empty tables and the waiters didn’t seem bothered at all. Big shame, I even had to get up and get my own bill to pay. Take the money back etc... we don’t be returning as regular customers and I’m gutted about that.

The menu is extensive, detailed, and full of humor. The cocktails are excellent and well-crafted, the atmosphere is cozy, and the staff is incredibly attentive; arguably the best cocktail bar in town.

Only spot in Amsterdam where spots are allocated to single travelers…??? Had been one my favorites as a frequent traveler to AMS. However, scratched it from my list…

Went here with my friend and this place didn’t disappoint. Reading the menu was a pleasure on its own. Great selection of cocktails for affordable prices. Staff was super pleasant and welcoming. Ambiance very cozy. Would definitely go back! 10/10

Amazing cocktails and a magical space.

Fantastic cocktails, incredibly friendly staff. It's almost an honor to enjoy such a collection of perfection!

Nice atmosphere, 60s music, amazing cocktails, especially the bird is the word, polite staff. I highly recommend it.

I came from France with my family. We had a lovely time here. The place is nice with a great selection of music, cocktails are excellent and original and we were welcomed by effortlessly nice people !

I visited this amazing little place 3 times on my recent visit! What an absolute gem - friendly, attentive staff, and incredible bartenders! I tried 5 drinks from the menu, but the “Shut the F@&$ Up George” may be my favorite! Thank you so much for your hospitality- I will return soon and tell everyone I know!

Drinks were perfectly balanced, staff was very friendly , definetly try the fried jalapeños, had to reorder because they were so good. Super cozy , perfect for chatting with your friends💞

Very hospitable service from start to finish, something hard to find in Europe. Great selection of OldFashioneds.

Absolutely lovely place. The man and woman working and serving us were so friendly and welcoming. And the cocktails were amazing.

Idk...big mid energy. It's an iPhone, not iPhone pro or iPhone SE If you've just graduated from beers, wines, etc. and have just started truly exploring cocktails, you might get wow'd but if you've experienced drinks that are technique driven, then it will leave you wanting more. The menu challenges the patron to look at the ingredients instead of asking "is the drink sweet" or "is it in a manly glass" but when you start reading, the ingredients seem elementary compared to cocktail bars in 2025 who seek greatness. It's possible the menu is simplified based on the wide variety of clientele, with different language needs. Unsure Anyhow, sharing to give people an idea if it'll be a good fit.

Nice place with fancy and great cocktails. Candle lights were a bit too dark to read menu haha.

Stumbled in here on accident and had the best cocktail experience of the week. The staff was beyond kind and took time to sit and chat if you were willing. We tried four drinks. All of them are incredible and attention to detail is not overlooked. 12/10

Shout out to Antonio for (probably not) making and serving us the most amazing cocktails we tried! We had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. Antonio, if you see this, we appreciate you. Boss, if you see this, give him a raise. We had one non alcoholic and a 4 rum alcohol coctail, for which we paid around 24 euros. We also got snacks and two water bottles. Great price for value! Thank you 🍹🥳

Good bar, with very friendly staff

Everything was perfect! 👌🏻 Welcoming place and relaxing atmosphere. SPECTACULAR and unusual DRINKS✨ Exceptional and knowledgeable staff who were able to recommend excellent cocktails based on our tastes and kept us company throughout the evening. 🫶🏼 Highly recommended! 😍

Great atmosphere, cocktails and service.

Wonderful little bar with fantastic cocktails at great prices! The staff greeted us with snacks and a homemade pineapple chutney, which was great! I Would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice cocktail and a rustic atmosphere

I had an incredible time here! The service was truly exceptional from the moment we walked in. Our server, (nice shirt guy), was super knowledgeable and made a fantastic recommendation for a drink based on what I usually like. The atmosphere was lively, great music, loved the music choices. It's the kind of place where you can catch up with friends, or have a date night.

Such a nice experience ! We asked the staff for drinks to recommend and got customized creations ✨ I am type 1 diabetic and Antonio made me a glucose friendly fresh drink, absolutely loved it ! Thank you again for the welcoming and caring service, def. coming back🫶🏽

Gave us free snacks upon arrival, a bit strange flavours but definitely tasted homemade and enjoyed. Cocktails are €14-€20 ish. All very unique. The 3 servers were all very lovely and the bartender was working hard. Great dark and cozy atmosphere however quite close to other tables. Gave us water without asking and yummy free sweets with the bill. All in all lovely.

Perfect! Excellent appetizers. Well done!

Lovely cocktail bar with special cocktails. If you are a cocktail lover and like exotic tastes, you really should try Tales and Spirits!! Only note that you cannot make a reservation, so first come first served ;)

Amazing place. Well-balanced cocktails. Excellent service Good music. We returned again to Bacorino in Amsterdam

I’ve heard a lot about this place. But expectations (vs reality) was unexpectedly bad, though cocktails were good. But service((( we wanted to drink at least two cocktails but didn’t, because our waiter decided another and didn’t come to us after first cocktail too long

The staff are super nice and welcoming. The ambience is very cutesy, cozy, and full of good vibes. The drinks felt quite fancy — the menu can be a bit tricky to understand, but the staff are always happy to explain and help out. Water comes complimentary with your drink, which explains the €16 price tag. Overall, it was fun, cute, and I loved it. Definitely recommend!

Super cute place, super friendly staff, and top-notch service. Oh yeah, good music too.

Great cocktail, service and super fun bar, worth a visit for sure.

What a weird place no atmosphere, cocktails menu super awkward didn’t know what to order. Place has potential . Bar tender friendly and knew his company cocktails unfortunately the food was mua mua. Not a place the to drink and spend some time with good food. Just didn’t get good vibes.

Rude owner ruins entire experience! Great host and barman but AWFUL rude shouting owner! Don’t bother. She was shouting and swearing about me. Couldnt leave quixk enough.Never will return. Don’t believe the hype. Better treatment in mcdonalds. VILE

We liked everything. Great atmosphere, very friendly staff and our drinks were just perfect. Love the fact they adding a complementary water to the drinks!

This place is fantastic! The cocktails are so very unique and superb. And our wait person was top-notch.

The "Shut the X Up George" is great

The cocktails are very interesting and the atmosphere makes you feel like you are in a fairytale I will definately come back

Excellent cocktails, cozy and cool place and a fantastic and very friendly service! We had 3 cocktails each and enjoyed each and every one of them. Will definitely come back when visiting Amsterdam next time.

Very good experience at the Tales&Spirits, the maître d’ was very nice, welcoming and funny. The cocktails were very good. Unpictured here but we also ordered some bitterballen which were delicious. Free crackers while we order, free water (SPA) with your cocktail to stay hydrated, each cocktail is between 10 and 20€. Highly recommend for anyone over 21 who are looking for an experience.

Fantastic cocktails, fantastic service. Our waiter was great and made special drinks based on our preferences. Everything was fantastic. The crunchy chicken was delicious too. We had a great experience and definitely recommend!

Very friendly and fun staff! Delicious cocktails.

Fantastic vibe and great menu. We both had the General Lee and loved the surprise accompaniment.

Super cozy place! The staff is super nice and will gladly make a drink to your taste

Phenomenal bar, beautifully staffed by loving people, serving drinks that do not taste as strong as you‘d expect. That’s the simplest explanation. We walked in the door, had a quick chat with one of the staff, and asked if the 5 of us could sit somewhere for a couple of drinks. They said absolutely, and promptly pointed us to an available picnic-bench outside. They sat us down, handed us some menus and a small bowl with a handful of nut-crisps accompanied with an amazing chutney. The menus are beautifully crafted, and really felt like they had care put into them. The artwork and the vibe fit in perfectly with the place. The staff were caring, kind, and very happy to joke about and laugh with us all. They recommended us drinks, answered questions, and accompanied us the whole night. Really made us feel totally welcome. The drinks. Oh, god, where do I begin. You can expect to spend over €15 per cocktail here. But it‘s so worth it. We ended up spending just over €60 per person, so we ordered about 3 cocktails each with a bit of food to share. I had 2 Shin-Chans and a La Muerta, my partner had 2 Girl-Next-Doors followed by 2 La Muertas, and our friends ordered a handful of other drinks for themselves. My Shin-Chans were truly fantastic, so flavourful, easily my favourite cocktail in the world. Next comes the La Muerta. Strong, smoky, sweet, spicy. Absolute flavourbomb. I would seriously recommend you order one. I cannot speak for the others‘ drinks, I have pretty much completely forgotten most details from that night, despite sharing drinks amongst ourselves. But they are convinced they were delicious, so I‘ll take their word for it. Absolute 10/10 bar.

The place has amazing cocktails and some really good music going on. Place is small but it more than makes up for it with its large menu of select cocktails and brilliant staff. Khai especially was so enthusiastic in explaining the selections, food and his reccos. He added an extra sparkle to the evening with his friendly manner and funny snarks! Cocktail selection is vast and you can't go wrong with most choices. Photos are for La Muerta and Zombie (flaming cocktail) . Worth multiple visits to try all the options.

The best bar we‘ve ever been to! We went to many different bars here but this one is unmatched! Incredible waitstaff, delicious drinks and amazing atmosphere! The service is truly the best! The waiters are so kind, attentive and help you get a drink that fits your taste perfectly. The only disappointing thing is that I can‘t stay here forever!

Nice spot next to city center. I appreciated the decoration of the bar. Interesting cocktails, with well-balanced flavors. 🍹 The staff was very courteous and made you feel comfortable. I recommend it both for groups and solo customers. 👌👌

Cocktails with fun and unique service. Perfect place to bring a friend for a good experience.

Terrific choice. Very friendly and provided excellent recommendations. We were nervous as new travelers but they made us feel very welcomed. The drinks were imaginative and very well done. We nibbled on some bar food offerings while drinking and all were good. Highly recommend this great place.

Great spot and great experience! The cocktails are delicious and unique, and the staff is super nice and friendly. Would recommend !!

The stuff was incredibly friendly and the manager was one of the kindest people we met. The prices were worth it for what you were getting. I recommend it 100% to everyone.

Little miss troubles cocktail was tasty. They played bangers all night! Amazing!!

Great cocktails and the owner is a chiller

We went for cocktails and had an amazing time. Our bartender, Joep, was the man! He was super helpful with ordering drinks, whether helping explain them or coming up with something new based on preferences! We sat and played Gin Rummy for about 2 hours and enjoyed 2 cocktails each, they were delicious!

Amazing bar with very interesting cocktails and a great mood

A genuinely fun and carefully tailored place that has provided me comfort over they years in Amsterdam. I say that despite the fact that I drink mostly strong and simple cocktails while Tales and Spirits focuses on fun, exciting, sometimes gimmicky and never minimalist drinks. I love the cozy atmosphere and the attention you get. Most cocktails focus on the ingredients and are never a mess and never over decorated, even when a touch too sweet to my taste. Tiki I love and it’s supposed to be sweet so most of the cocktails I get here are tiki style. In any case, this bar is one of the best in Amsterdam and certainly the coziest and most comfortable for me.

Nothing special. The staff is one of the worst in Amsterdam. Quite thoughtful. And they don't really have a reason. The cocktails are nothing special, and the attempt to create an atmosphere from some past times is interesting, but that doesn't mean that the dirt shouldn't be cleaned. Garbage bins by the bar? An interesting addition.

Wife and I loved this bar. Excellent music, nice chill vibes and great cocktails. Will try to return on our last day.

Very disappointed with the experience. The staff were rude and displayed discriminatory behavior. Would not recommend.

We stumbled upon Tales and Spirits on a rainy mid week December night. Such an awesome surprise. Personal service upon arrival. Coats taken, bottles of water and nibble plate provided and a very unique menu of tales to order your drink. It was one of the best experiences in Amsterdam. Cocktails were beautiful. Service was five star and atmosphere was unique.

Nice bar, friendly and accommodating staff, cosy, expensive but good drinks, free water (big plus) but very, VERY shit music. Such a shame. Find a good playlist!

Simply best cocktails and great nice staff

Very fruity and elegant cocktails. The service is super friendly and we felt welcome immediately. If you‘re looking for a special drink, this is your place.

Nicest waiter and very good and fair priced cocktails

Really nice waiter! (at 6:30pm 4th of April 2025) Perfect food and ambiance!

Good drinks, super friendly staff and cozy place!

For me all the cocktails were off-balance. I didn’t like the atmosphere, nor the interior. You can do so much better.

Particularly good cocktail bar + very friendly staff, top service + nice, authentic atmosphere + exceptionally good cocktails and very nice bar + Each cocktail comes with a small bottle of still water (included in the price) + cool presentation of, for example, the Cocktail Zombie or shared cocktails that are served in a small bathtub + also snacks on the menu ! Menu/map difficult to understand at first, but if you ask the staff you will receive very good advice (recommendation: just ask if you are undecided) (-) higher prices, but in my opinion they are justified considering the quality of the drinks & service, as well as the location Overall, I was very satisfied with the visit, would be happy to come back and can recommend the restaurant. In my opinion, a realistic rating would be around 4.7 out of 5 possible stars

Wir fanden diese Bar durch Zufall. Wir wurden herzlich in Empfang genommen, es wurde einem direkt die Jacke abgenommen. Zu den Cocktails dazu gabs einen traditionellen Snack und eine Flasche Wasser. Die Cocktails waren alle einzigartig und schmeckten hervorragend! Nur zu empfehlen!

Buscamos bares de cócteles en Amsterdam, y por suerte esto estaba cerca de donde nos alojábamos. Muy recomendable. Recibido por un encantador miembro del personal que se ofreció a tomar nuestros abrigos y nos encontró asientos. La carta de cócteles era fabulosa y todo el personal estaba a mano con consejos y recomendaciones. Hice que el Zombie... wow... viniera con media maracuyá llena de 60% de espíritu de prueba que se encendió y se roció con canela para un efecto dramático. Muy bien. Mi pareja tenía "hermanos de armas"... una deliciosa mezcla de whisky irlandés Hinch y mezclado con amor y cuidado. Digamos que sin duda volveremos y recomendaría a cualquiera que le guste un cóctel para visitar.

Si te gustan los cócteles, esto es una necesidad para usted. Ambiente agradable con un gran personal bien informado mezclando excelentes cócteles.

Best Place I have been in Amsterdam! Awesome and very creative Cocktails, really nice and competent barkeepers. You can also ask for cocktails off the menu - I totally recommend the place!

Incredible service, super fast food and exquisite drinks 💗

Outstanding service and drinks. Incredibly welcoming for our group of walk ins by the bar. Joep is a superstar!

I recently visited this bar and I have to say it was an absolutely amazing experience! Upon entering I was greeted by smiling and friendly staff who immediately created a great atmosphere. Their approach was really professional and friendly, which made me immediately happy. There were delicious chilli peppers waiting for us on the table which added the perfect touch to the evening. They were fresh and spicy - just the way I like it! As for the drinks, they were really strong and perfectly mixed. Every sip was delicious and full of flavour, which definitely added to the memorable experience. Overall, I was thrilled with this place and will definitely be back. If you're looking for a bar with great staff, great drinks and tasty treats, check this one out.