Zum Barbarossa in Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde

Very cool hidden bar with great dj. Intimate. Friendly and flirty.

Visited here for the first time with a party of 3 people. Service was practically non-existent, even though it was super quiet. You could almost tell from the staff that they weren't in the mood. It's a shame because it is decorated very nicely and given how it is promoted on social media, you wouldn't expect this; in short, a waste of money and time. Also, they do not have change when paying in cash (this was mentioned at the moment I wanted to pay). It is very striking that this is not indicated anywhere on the website.

They limit guests so it’s always comfy instead of too crowded; the cocktail list isn’t too long so it’s not overwhelming but they have good options and they’re really not as expensive as you might think in the middle of Amsterdam.

I love coming here. Delicious drinks with a very relaxing atmosphere!

Barbarossa seems more concerned with age selection than hospitality. I have never experienced almost having to apologize for being over 25. Cocktails are fine, attitude terrible. Absolutely not recommended unless you are looking for an elite school party.

Perfect bar for date, good cocktails and the prices are not expensive. Totally recommend 👌

In January, I went out for dinner at Zum Barbarossa. When making the reservation, I paid a deposit of 10 euros per person, totaling 20 euros since there were two of us. This amount was supposed to be settled at the restaurant, but this did not happen. Mistakes can happen, but despite email contact, various phone calls, and promises, I still did not receive the refund. I was assisted politely on the phone, but the person responsible for the transfer did not follow up. The food was very tasty, by the way, but because of this experience, I will not be eating there again.

Amazing atmosphere very chic place for a drink and a quick bite.

Very disappointing experience, were left waiting at the entrance while we had a reservation. Inside the place there’s a sour smell, the service is quite unfriendly and inattentive, while the food was’t great either. There are better places around.

Went on a Saturday night and the vibe was amazing. The DJ they had knew exactly what vibe to match and everyone loved it!

Overall good experience for our group. Great ambience, tasty cocktails. I was expecting better food. Felt a bit suffocated in the underground space - I understand the concept though.

A nice combination of tasty snacks and good cocktails served by very friendly and hospitable staff.

The atmosphere is lovely and the Rose Paloma is elegant. I will return.

Had a wonderful evening with friends. The food was delicious and the service was great. A pleasant restaurant in a great location. Perfect for celebrating a birthday. I'll definitely be back.

We had made a reservation at Zum Barbarossa, and for this, we had to pay a deposit of €10 per person. There were two of us, so we paid €20 upfront. It was stated that this amount would be deducted from the final bill, but it wasn't! We ignored this at the time of payment, as we trusted it would be automatically deducted. However, the next day, I received an email stating that our reservation had been canceled and that we had been registered as a "no-show." This is strange, as we were actually there. Furthermore, upon arrival, we had to wait at least 20 minutes before being allowed to go to our table. So, be sure to check whether the deposit is actually deducted from your bill.

Zum Barbarossa has been my fave (hidden) cocktail bar in the city! The cocktails are served with high quality plus amazing service. I especially recommend Joao Alferes to be your bartender, he is very nice and shows amazing experience bringing you the extra special service you want on such an evening.

Nice but not mind-blowing. The atmosphere is wonderful, the place super beautiful and just interesting to be in. However, cocktail list is rather basic. I had spicy rose paloma (tasty!) and my partner gin&tonic (pricing was misleading cause in the menu it’s €10 but when you pay they add extra €2.5 for tonic). Also the paying machine didn’t have an option to skip the tip.

Great quality drinks and food, awesome ambiance, and Viviana was a fantastic host. Definitely coming back!

Amazing staff, great atmosphere to end the night. The cocktails are also fantastic.

Viviana is super cool. Great service and environment!

I loved the bar and Viviana is the best!!!

Amazing athmosphere and cocktails! Viviana and Joao are very attentive and fun. Will definitely be back.

I chose this place blindly to take my friends for a night out, we all loved it! Great ambiance, great food and drinks + great service. Haven’t seen a place thats is all around a 5 ⭐️in Amsterdam until tonight! I will also add that I have a pornstar martini obsession and theirs is amazing. Praise for Viviana for taking such good care of us and being extremely friendly! We will definitely be back!

I went to Zum Barbarossa to girl’s ou night, and it ended up being one of the best places I’ve been to in Amsterdam. The drinks were great, the food was delicious, and the vibe was just perfect. And a big shoutout to Viviana, she made the night even better with her amazing service!

The food, ambience and staff were amazing! Big shout out to Viviana who was the best suggesting great food and drinks, always with a big smile and nice talk. Will be back 100%!

Super tasty cocktails and wonderful service with Viviana & Joao (and endearing waiter from upstairs)

We hosted a Christmas group dinner here and opted for a set menu, but the experience fell short on multiple levels. The food quality was well below expectations and honestly felt more like supermarket food than restaurant-level cooking. Portions were very small. Drinks took an extremely long time to arrive and when problems came up, there was no manager to be found. To make matters worse, cash payments were excluded from the final bill, which resulted in an additional €1,000 location fee we hadn’t anticipated. A nice-looking venue, but unfortunately paired with very poor service.

Closing down an hour earlier during the christmas period when it’s absolutely packed. Shamefull.

We had privately rented the spot for a Christmas dinner/drinks, but unfortunately the experience was very disappointing. The food portions were extremely small. There was clearly not enough food for the group, and we were forced to share very small portions between multiple people, which is unacceptable for a private event that was paid for in advance. On top of that, the venue suddenly decided to close one hour earlier than their normal Friday opening hours, without proper notice. Because of this unexpected early closure, we were unable to meet the agreed bar minimum. As a result, we were charged an additional €1,000, which we feel is completely unfair given that the shortened opening time was their decision, not ours. We also seriously question the accuracy of the shared bill they provided afterward. For example, we ordered around 30 tequila shots for the entire group, which do not appear on the invoice they sent, despite using this invoice to claim that we did not reach the bar minimum. Overall the value for money was far below expectations. We would not recommend this venue for private events.

Hosted a group diner for christmass here, we chose a set menu but we had to share 3 mini croquets with 7/8 people a table. The main course was cold mashdpatato with dry stew, drinks took for ever and no manager in sight to solve tings out. Cash payments where not included in the bill so we had to pay location fee of 1K extra. Nice venue, shit service

I don't usually write negative reviews, but I can't help but mention the unacceptable behavior we received on the night of our visit!

We had a delicious meal and drinks and a super fun evening

First of all loved the atmosphere and the speakeasy vibe. Thanks VI for the service, just as Arnold would see: I’ll be back

Great drinks, cool atmosphere and awesome service

First and foremost, FIRST and foremost I came here for NYE mind you the tickets were sold out on the website - so you would already expect for it to be packed the whole night. However upon arrival receive a sparkling wine which was awful cheap wine that gave my partner a headache. After an hour in to see if more people would come as you’d expect…barely anyone showed up. The DJ I’m sorry but he was playing laser beam sound effects the whole night was just awful, like I honestly couldn’t believe it. It felt being scammed when it should’ve been free entry, what a joke.

Spent New Year's Eve here and it was fantastic. We usually go to The Seafood Bar, but this was our first time at Zum Barbarossa and we really enjoyed it. Delicious cocktails, a great atmosphere, and really good service. Thanks to Timo and his colleagues for their hospitality. Absolutely recommended! 🍸🥂

We had a fantastic evening; the drinks were delicious, and there was a great atmosphere. We sat at the bar and received fantastic service from the bar staff (especially the handsome bartender with the tattoos on his neck). I just want to say that it would be nice if you could reserve a table even if you don't fish.

Great atmosphere!! Love how everything is always spot on with how fast the drink are done! The baristas talk with you and try to even understand how the cocktails are made, especially Casper showed us step by step how a perfect Moscow mule is made!!!

We stumbled upon this speakeasy completely by accident, and it ended up being one of the nicest surprises of our trip. Even without a reservation, we were welcomed in right away. The staff was incredibly kind and attentive, and the drinks were genuinely delicious. The atmosphere was cozy, intimate, and with that perfect speakeasy charm. My only piece of feedback is about the entrance. As soon as the door opens automatically, there’s a very steep staircase leading down. It caught me off guard, and I almost slipped, so just a heads-up for anyone visiting for the first time. Overall, a wonderful experience. Would definitely come back!

Very cozy atmosphere and great drinks! Fantastic service by Casper!

Casper was fantastic, great service, and delicious drinks!! We'll definitely be back for a double date night 🩷🩷🩷🩷

Casper was fantastic, a great evening, definitely recommended! The dates are great! :)

The cocktails were incredibly well-made and not too sweet. The music was great, and it was cozy without being loud.

Great Ambience and good Service by Kim and Casper

Thank you to the whole team! And kim made our dinner very wonderfull! She gave us the best table thank you for that Kim!

Great ambience and amazing service by Kim and Casper. Loved the place

great ambiance. Excellent service from Liv, Chris and João. Will côme back!

Liv and chris were amazing excellent service❤️

Liv, chris top waistresess ever!

Honestly I was reluctant on going, (baller on a budget) but it was worth every penny! Such an incredible atmosphere and the speakeasy vibes are off the charts. This is a hidden gem 💎 If I wasn't recommended by a local I would've never found this spot, and it was a highlight of my trip! Not a tourist trap, so the drinks are fairly priced for some immaculate cocktails! The food looked fantastic but I didn't have the privilege of trying it.

Thanks for the lovely evening! It's always so nice to be with you. Special thanks to Casper.

Excellent service and Kim was amazing, polite and made us feel right at home. Definitely worth visiting for a good time

Had a great evening thanks to Caspar en Chris! Super nice bar, it’s a hidden gem!

Delicious! Peim Chris the best!

Casper was the goat absolutely coming back

While we absolutely loved the food and drinks, the overall experience was disappointing given the level of service and attitude. We had booked a table for three several weeks in advance, yet upon arrival we were first asked to wait, and then shown to a table with only two chairs. When I asked about the third, the waiter told us to wait — and five minutes later brought over a small pouffe instead of a proper chair. Fortunately, a guest at a nearby table kindly offered one of his spare chairs. About ten minutes later, we were asked to stand up so the staff could reposition our table to make other guests “feel more comfortable.” It felt strange and quite unprofessional, especially considering the reservation was made well in advance and the venue’s premium positioning.

We really enjoyed the service of Kim and Casper tonight. They were really attentive throughout the night and made sure we had the best time: thank you so muchhh

Loved it! We had two amazing bartenders. Can only recommend Kasper and Kim!❤️❤️

We celebrated my wife's birthday, amazing experience. Special thanks to Casper and Chris for the hospitality. Cheers, we'll be back very soon. - Cary

Great location and venue. Unfortunately it’s filled with loud tourists and slow service.

What a trap ! Below par cocktails and such a rip off tourist trap. We were a group of 7. Caveat I paid 40 euros for one drink ! The first penicillin (a cocktail on their menu) tasted Smokey even though they are supposed to be made with non Smokey whiskeys (woodford reserve and aberfeldy). They never informed us that they did not have aberfeldy and had used a Smokey whisky (talisker). So for the next round I ordered a double shot of aberfeldy ( thinking it will be the same price as the cocktail or less) When we get the bill the price for the double shot of whisky is 40 euros. When questioned the bartender claims oh the cocktail was made with laphroaig and I gave you talisker. Anyways no double shot of talisker should cost 40 euros. Beware. It is a trap

Casper and joao was really kind

Amazing service from Casper! Great music and fabulous espresso martinis 🍸

We had an amazing night here, our waiter Casper was great! Can definitely recommend the espresso martini :)

Lovely Bar, reminds me of an old speakeasy. We had gread Service througout the night, Casper was great!

I really loved our waiter Liv, she really made our night. She came with the best recommendations and was really nice. I’d definitely come back!!

Very twin peaks vibe bar, loved it. +1 for the espresso and pornstar martinis! The staff was so sweet and DJ Luna Laila played some bangers ✨ Thanks for a great night ❤️

I wouldn’t go back, to be honest. I had high hopes since this place had a decent rating, but I was really disappointed overall. We ordered the P-Star Martini carafe — it was listed at 75 euros, so we expected proper service, but instead, we had to make and pour the drinks ourselves at the table. It’s not like it offered any value either; the carafe supposedly serves five glasses, but each one was barely half full. If we’d ordered individual martinis, they would have been filled to the brim. On top of that, the place had a strange smell, and our table was sticky when we arrived — which was especially disappointing since we had an early reservation and were the first ones there. The service didn’t match the cozy atmosphere they seem to be going for. Overall, a pretty underwhelming experience.

João and Kim have been great hosts, they really go above and beyond to give their guests the greatest experience possible. And I love their wine, and if I wasn‘t in rehab for being an alcoholic, I definitely would have taken the bottles homes. Thank you and until next time! Tot ziens!

Nice vibe and very well helped by Kim.

It was really nice bar, nice cocktails and i love the atmosphere a lot which was very intimate. And you are really lucky if you are the wile Kim is working. She made our night really joyful. Thanks for her nice coctails advice:)

Cool hidden spot! Amazing crafted drinks the pornstar martini is a must!

Wonderful place for drinks! Great atmosphere, music and interior. The bartenders, Joao and Casper, are the loveliest people and great drink and shot makers. Highly recommend!!!

We had such lovely time here, the bartenders were simply wonderful, cocktails were absolutely delicious and the ambience were top!

I had high expectations, but upon entering, I nearly broke my neck going down the stairs. The atmosphere was okay, but the price-quality ratio was way below par. It also smelled of sewage. We decided not to have dinner after drinks, but instead just ordered some snacks, which weren't worth the price. Not what you expect with good reviews. I won't be back, unfortunately.

On point rating 3.7 Tourist trap format from the sea food bar upstairs (which I like) created this speak easy concept downstairs. I just came from Rome and had Negroni every day for aperitivo, so I started with a Negroni. The Negroni is absolute cocktails style and I think 3*25ml shots. After that we ordered gin tonic which is 12 euro I found the shot size so little so I asked what the shot size is Kim the waiter said 45ml. Just to check because (see smallest filled glass picture) I ordered a separate shot of gin. The glasses do not compare and after getting the bill we found out the gin tonic is 12 euro but a shot is 10. What I think is they use 25ml shot standard. If you break up the price this does not add up and in a way you’re being fooled. A GT comes with 25ml but costs 12 euro but if you order a double shot it costs 10euro so if a single shot is 5 you pay 7! Euro for a tonic. Overall not my tip to go to Things to improve: - sewer smell - fair prices - 50ml shot in gin and tonic

Casper and João (J-wow) gave fantastic service and made some amazing cocktails. Really a fantastic night such a sweet spot to go to in Amsterdam!

Amazing atmosphere, great cocktails and food and the staff is also amazing! The bartender, Kim, was out of this world astonishing. She made sure that I was okay every chance she got. Made my experience 10x better.

awesome place, very friendly personal

What a amazing bartenders, João and Casper. Only loveeeeee

Caspar and Joao were amazing. The drinks and ambiance were absolutely the vibe we were going for. A great girls night.

This place has great vibes, delicious drinks and great customer service. The bartenders Caspar and Joao went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. Very cozy setting as well.

The atmosphere was great and so was the service! Casper made the best spicy Paloma!

This is one of the best Speakeasy experiences I have ever had. The staff is fantastic and they do a great job of keeping to the authentic experience. Ask for Casper, he is by far the best bartender and makes great drinks with better conversation! . Must try when in Amsterdam!

I had a 9:30 reservation that I was on time for. They told me the kitchen closes at 9:45pm when I arrived (it says 10pm on their website). I made them aware we wanted to order food and they told me they would help us to put our order in asap. I had to call them over to our table at 9:45 to put in our food order since they were not coming over. They assured me all was good and our appetizer eventually came. Fast forward 1 hour later at 10:45 they come over to our table and tell us there was a “problem in their system and the kitchen closed and will not make our dinner”. I am now STARVING. The fact that we were informed an hour later when we were already impatiently and hungrily waiting for our food is unacceptable. At 10:45 our dinner options are limited as most nice restaurants are closed / not serving food and we only have a couple nights to spend in Amsterdam. A night wasted waiting for food. Extremely disappointing.

Outstanding bar.... if I could rate BARTENDERS more then 5 stars I would bartender j-wow & Caspar are GOATS

If you’re looking for a professional, relaxed, and sexy vibe for a hidden bar in Amsterdam, this is the spot. Staff are all attentive and wonderful. Bartenders (shoutout Casper) are fast and insightful. 10/10 recommend.

Really nice place to have a drink and food! Cocktails were sooo good! Thanks to Joan and Casper, I had a really great time. I will definitely come back :)

Amazing place, amazing food and cocktails ! Special mention to Joan and Casper for the cocktails and the good times!

Caspar makes a delicious spicy mezcalita! Nice highlight to our first trip to Amsterdam :)

Kim was the best service we had all trip!

Fantastic vibes! Kim took care of us and is the best!

Fast service and quality meals. Highly recommended.

Kim, Joao, Vivian were amazing!! Legit best service.

Chris was amazing, she did a wonderful job and beautiful! She was very friendly and gave an amazing service !

It was a great experience, amazing service from Casper and Viaviana, definitely will return!! My to go bar in Amsterdam💃🏻💃🏻

Thank you so much Chris and Kimberly, amazing service, amazing drinks, best place In Amsterdam. Will be back❤️❤️

Since the first time I’ve been through this venue i felt so welcomed, the bar staff is something I never experienced before ‘Casper’ and ‘Johnny ’ (I hope im spelling it right) they were everything that me and my partner were looking for, so professional and helpful. They deserve all the effort about our experience. Every time we come back to Amsterdam this will be our first stop for sure!!! Congratulations to this two guys! Amazing service

The bar/restaurant has a nice concept: you first ring the bell to enter and then go down the stairs to the main room. Inside, you’ll find both a bar and a restaurant where you can enjoy great cocktails and some food. The cocktails and drinks were excellent, and the atmosphere felt romantic and a bit mysterious. The food we had was fresh and delicious, although the menu didn’t offer many options. Overall, the place is definitely worth checking out if you’d like to have a good time and escape from the outside world.

Very nice drinks, amazing service especially casper took very good care of us!!! Will come back