Tales & Spirits

Tales & Spirits is a craft cocktail bar and restaurant in the historical center of Amsterdam. Serving exquisite cocktails and delicious food for affordable prices all with a big smile and extraordinary hospitality.

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    +31 6 55356467

  • Website

    talesandspirits.com

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  • Type

    Cocktail Bar

Address

Lijnbaanssteeg 5-7 ("Btwn De Singel & De Spuistraat) 1012 TE Amsterdam Netherlands

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

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Oyeah

The barman knows very well what he is doing. He prepared me tailormade cocktail and suggested perfect other cocktail bars . He called a cab for me and helped me to enter to a speakeasy bar .

Slynky Cat

Sleight of hand & sheer magical evocation in the "Smoke and Mirrors". Ketel One vodka , Martini Gran Lusso vermouth , Pierre Ferrand dry Curaçao, strawberry-basil shrub, olive oil & rosemary . Magical.

Merve A.

Very good friendly atmosphere ,good music and lots of coctails ! Make it easy : If u like strong , order a "General Lee" ; If u like softer w fresh fruit , order "Bob"✌️ Proost????

Serhii Lutsko

The service and cocktails were awesome. I really enjoyed their pork and the cocktail selection like Bartender Ketchup , and the one from the photo. Please keep in mind that it’s a bit pricey ~15€

Journey City Guides

A cocktail bar serving exquisite drinks , amazing food and bar bites by a happy-looking and friendly staff . The best bar in the Red District

Tales & Spirits

Join us for an night of MOWA Style bartending and delicious fresh fruit cocktails , with Jimmy Bertazolli; our special guest bartender from Ravenna, Italy. This friday, Jan11th from 10pm onwards..

Kevin Grant

This quirky cocktail bar has everything you need for a good time. All of the drinks were really fun, and many come with a show. Do yourself a favor and stop here for a late night cocktail .

Kevin Dulin

Drop Of Art was pretty ingenious and very creative !

Bommy

Very well-made cocktails and great service. Lots of rules: you have to be seated by the host and you must hang your coat on the coatrack. Free water and free chips with delicous mango chutney .

Anna Liebermann

Combined with their fantastic menu, you'll be happy to linger here all evening. Tales & Spirit has everything you'll need to be pampered and served at the highest levels.

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Ferdy van Berkel

A world class cocktail bar . Their exquisite drinks menu has a creative selection of tasteful cocktails . This is one of my favourite places. I am sure you will have an unforgettable experience there.

Allen

Excellent world class cocktail bar . They creative originals and a selection of affordable featured cocktails . A must for cocktail lovers. They provide a bottle of water with each cocktail .

Beril Küçükoğlu

It was so crowded without a single sit but that very nice guy offered me a corner on the bar because it was my birthday. All of them was very nice to me and cheerful. Loved the place :)

Jean-Paul Schaddé van Dooren

Cocktails are great, dinner is awesome, but if you're just having a drink make sure (!) you order the Crunchy Chicken . Perfect fingerfood with your drinks.

Eunice W

Really nice place, 21 below not allowed! Drinks were creative and delicious and staff were friendly . Gin drinkers, little miss trouble was very good!

Peter Karlsen

Amazing cocktails in a very good quality. Atmosphere is very cozy and nice. There might be some waiting time to get a free table.

Mr Daiquiri Cordoba

By far one of the best bar in the world. Cocktails and food are great. Enjoy

Sam Brown

All great ideas/cocktails start with a "What if...?" moment! Get the house special cocktail by that name, then check your number on the counter above the bar , I had #2836.

Margarita Krup

Great cocktail place with a fun twist. Bartenders and super friendly and can make you any drink. Try the General Lee cocktail .

Sara

Best cocktail-bar I have been in Amsterdam. The staff is so nice that you don't want to leave anymore. Just let the bartenders choose the cocktail for you, they are all great! Recommended!

Tatiana S Chacón

In this place they really take care of you, the staff is friendly , enthusiastic and chic . The cocktails are wonderful, also the bites like the pork belly buns . It is my new fab place in town !

Yuliya Samsonava

Cosy cocktail bar with fancy cocktails & super helpful staff . There might be a queue to go inside (bar quite small) ???? ????

Brian Gaden

Great cocktails ! Drinks come fast and well prepared. Small bar menu but the pork buns are messy and great. Pictures is the Quiz Fizz

Joanne Cronin

One of the World's Top 50 bars . Great cocktails and tasty good. Free Spa Blauw (still water) to sip on while drinking your cocktails

Ashley Howe

The bar staff are amazing. Super attentive. the cocktails are fantastic and if you're not sure what to get the bartenders can help you out. They also play the best music .

Renato Valdes Olmos

Only place in Amsterdam where they do proper old fashioneds. The Colombo with genever base is excellent. 7th regiment is also worth trying.

Mounia El Kik

Amazing Coktails, super friendly staff , you will definitely have a night to remember when you step into this place!

Adam Ross

The cocktails here are off the hook. I highly recommend that you describe your tastes to the waiters and let them return with an amazing creation carefully suited to your palate. Fantastic!

Alexander Lobov

The drinks are very good & the bartenders know what they’re doing but the super uptight service & overall pretension makes it very difficult to enjoy yourself.

Tonia Imperfect

Great cocktails , cool music and fun people in a cozy atmosphere with pretty de-tales all around the bar .

Hsiu

Really cosy little place. Little miss trouble was great. Alternatively, sit by the bar and let the wonderful bartenders make something for you!

Gus Regout

Very nice place, quiet atmosphere , kind barman and delicious cocktails (worth the money). I recommend the "ouwe hoeren" (named after the location of the bar in the oldest whores street of the city )

Olga Dubenska

Cocktails are really good . "What if.."is totally recommended.

Rozina Szőgyényi

This relatively new bar serves great cocktails and great food. The bar is also located right in the centre of the Red Light District.

Elena Markina

Amazing cocktails and what's even more important - staff ! I had Mojo and A girl next door - both were good, I liked Mojo slightly better

natalie kay

All drinks are served with water. Chicken was a great snack . Loved every drink I tried

Olin

A classic spot for cocktails in A'dam. Loved the group cocktail with smokey ice!

Christian D.

Amazing drinks and highly knowledgeable staff . Go for the Star Wars themed menu!

Emily Heyward

Amazing unusual cocktails ! Gets crowded though, so get there early because they won’t let you in without a seat.

M C

There is nothing not to like here! Amazing drinks, ask for the smoke and mirrors if you wanna be amazed

Dan Cragg

Great experience and lovely staff . If you want to go beyond the normal cocktail offerings, dive in!

Gigi Greece

Great Cocktails for every taste. Service was exceptional, friendly and professional at the same time.

Nur Tomar

Cocktails are deliciousss!!! If you like sweet, Unchained Mango with pink sugar is great!

Shayan Sanyal

Great cocktails , great menu. Their daquiri packs a punch. Their Zombie mix? Divine.

Dmitry Bokov

Great cocktails ! Get a free bottle of water for each cocktail you order, stay hydrated!

Timea Vegh

Their speciality ingredients are truly desirable, and who else has 11 types of Old fashioned? Forrest Gump cocktail for rum lovers is a must!

Natalie Ilicheva

Great venue to try different unusual cocktails , made very professional ????????⭐️

Maritza Spitler

If you like tequila and mezcal perfectly blended together, must do “la muerta”

Roger Bloem

One of the best cocktailbars of Amsterdam.

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