Places We Suggest for an Evening: Amsterdam, Amstelveen and Schiphol

Choosing the right place is half of a good evening. Over time we have come to know the venues that suit different moods, from a quiet drink to a long dinner. This is a personal selection for Amsterdam, Amstelveen and the Schiphol area, grouped by the kind of evening you have in mind.

These places are not connected to Pink Society, and we receive nothing for mentioning them. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check the venue’s own website and reserve in advance. Please respect each venue’s house rules and keep the evening discreet.

Restaurants

Aan de Poel, Amstelveen. Romantic and special occasions. A refined restaurant on the edge of the Poel lake. It suits an anniversary, a celebration or a long, slow dinner. Reserve well ahead.

Amber Garden, Amstelveen. Business and upscale. A modern, upscale Chinese restaurant. A good choice for a client dinner or a relaxed evening near the Amstelveen business area.

Ron Gastrobar Indonesia, Amstelveen area. Friendly and relaxed. Known for the Indonesian rijsttafel, with a lively, welcoming atmosphere. It suits a casual evening and the pleasure of sharing food.

Cocktail bars

Pulitzer’s Bar, Amsterdam centre. Romantic or business. A hotel bar on the Keizersgracht, with soft light and comfortable seating. It works for an intimate drink as well as for a smart business conversation.

Hiding in Plain Sight, Amsterdam. Quiet and understated. A discreet cocktail bar with a hushed, vintage feel. It suits clients who want privacy and a calm room to talk.

Flying Dutchmen Cocktails, Amsterdam centre. Friendly and expert. A bar focused on Dutch cocktail heritage, with a lively but welcoming atmosphere and good conversation about what you drink.

Hotels for travellers

Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Business and transit. Connected to the terminal and comfortable for a short stay. Convenient if you have an early flight.

citizenM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Modern and friendly. A design-led hotel close to the airport with a social lobby. A good base for solo travellers.

Aparthotel Adagio Amsterdam City South. Quiet and residential. Apartment-style rooms near the Zuidas and Amstelveen. Suited to longer business stays and a calmer atmosphere.

Check your hotel’s visitor policy before inviting anyone to your room. A public bar or restaurant is always the easier and safer choice for a first meeting.

Bars and pubs

ANNA Proeflokaal, Amstelveen. Friendly and local. A local tasting room with craft beer in a characterful building, popular with people from the area.

Proeflokaal Arendsnest, Amsterdam. Friendly and authentic. A tasting room dedicated to Dutch craft beers, with a relaxed canal-side feel. Good for a conversation over something local.

In de Wildeman, Amsterdam. Quiet and traditional. A classic Dutch brown café with a large beer list and a mellow mood. A good place to talk without loud music.

How to choose

• Romantic or celebratory: Aan de Poel or Pulitzer’s Bar.
• Business: Amber Garden, Pulitzer’s Bar or a hotel bar near the Zuidas or Schiphol.
• Quiet and private: Hiding in Plain Sight or In de Wildeman.
• Relaxed and social: Ron Gastrobar Indonesia, Arendsnest or ANNA.

Planning the evening

Tell us the place you prefer when you send your request, or ask us to suggest one. For more on planning, read our guides on a dinner date in Amsterdam, an evening near Schiphol and Amsterdam by area. Then browse the profiles or use the contact page. We reply personally and in confidence.