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House of Bols Cocktail & Genever Experience

Museum and Cocktail Bar

Museumkwartier, Amsterdam

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Ranked #6 for cocktails in Amsterdam
"Really cool tour and excellent drinks at the end."(2 Tips)
"It's a fun place, really liked the blind smell test."(2 Tips)
"Kind of cheesy and thin; at least I got a discount with my checkin."(7 Tips)
"chocolate martini"(2 Tips)

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Elyse EstradaAugust 12, 2015
Get a Dutch & Stormy. It's so good and strong but doesn't taste strong. You now have a nice little buzz to go back to the rainbow room and take a ton of photos, do a kartwheel, it's your world.
John BarnhamApril 1, 2016
It's a fun place, really liked the blind smell test. The cocktails are mixed by pro's and at 5€ a pop, it must be the best value in Amsterdam.
Shaun WestonOctober 21, 2015
Short, but sweet interactive tour of a surprisingly historic brand. Tickets are €13 online and includes entry, a free cocktail and a couple of tasters. Extra cocktails are only a fiver each.
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Artyom FedosovJuly 29, 2016
Completely not typical bar visiting experience. In a good way, of course.
Ken ArmitageMarch 2, 2017
Great fun with friends. Activities for all the senses. Smell testing, tasting and lighting show. Make-your-own cocktail included in the price. Good value
DJ CFebruary 12, 2017
If you're an appletini person you'll probably enjoy this. If you are an old fashioned, Martini, or craft beer person, you can still have fun here but it won't be what you're hoping for
DHR.comJanuary 17, 2012
Devoted to the world of cocktails and the brand of Bols Amsterdam 157, this is an amazing place to learn more about different cocktail mixes. Shots also await visitors at the end of the tour.
Briana BaileyMay 5, 2019
Something different and fun near the museum square! They give you a cocktail included in the price and the experience was fun and interactive.
Hop Hey LalaleyOctober 11, 2015
Funny to visit) was surprised what a big story has Bols. Cocktails are great, talk to the barmen)
Ann Marie EllisonOctober 9, 2016
I totally love this place, there have various to smell what you think is, and love the color like rainbow! Love it! Worth to go!
Ozlem UstJune 12, 2013
if you have time you can go.if you check in before you got ticket show it than you can have %15 discount.also you shoul try the video room before leaving for memories.)
B KMarch 1, 2015
Cocteyls and flavours are really good. Great place and lots of fun. Check its website for visiting hours and days of discounted enterence fee.
AlbrechtJune 4, 2015
One of the oldest distilled brand in the world! Give it a go and enjoy a lovely cocktail at the end!
Lisette NApril 7, 2015
Omg, loved this. Go through the museum as quick or slow as you want but get that cocktail! Bartenders are really great and friendly!
Sinead DoyleMay 19, 2017
Amazing cocktails, great experience and lovely staff. And its not too busy
Chris PlierNovember 25, 2015
Nice informative tour. Go at your own pace. Ending with cocktails :)
Camryn EmoryJuly 1, 2019
Yummy cocktails and cool tour! Doesn't take long and the cocktails are worth it!
Joao PereiraMay 2, 2013
It worth every cent you pay for the visit , plus you get a cocktail and a couple of shots with the tour.
Ashley HoweNovember 25, 2017
They have changed up the experience a bit and I thought it was better. Liked the taste experiment a lot and thought it was super interesting
Adelia Curtis duarteMarch 20, 2017
Fun & silly way to spend an hour. Ask to taste the genever at the end of the tour!
Stefanie LadanghApril 25, 2016
Cocktails and the workshop is awesome. Tip: book in advance. 🗓
Sonia SMay 17, 2017
An odd but decent place to kill time if you don't want to wait in the long lines across the street for Van Gogh
Lance LacoffOctober 5, 2014
Really cool tour and excellent drinks at the end. Genever is very enjoyable
Pieter BraeckeveltJanuary 11, 2014
Nice modern museum, suuuperfriendly staff! Great cocktails, shots, .. Loved it!
Bruna DinizAugust 22, 2012
Taste, smell and touch in house of Bols after that you gonna change your knowledge about cocktail's world
Jiexi CaoMarch 29, 2015
Lots of fun! Small museum but interesting stuff. The bartenders are cool
Dani SMarch 1, 2017
Awesome experience!! Highly recommend, best cocktails I've had
Io As SoonMarch 4, 2019
Good to drink cocktails. Buy some stuff for making cocktails. And visit a museum.
Eunice BangunSeptember 15, 2011
Ladies, go here on Friday! 5 euro discount on entrance. Enjoy one delicious cocktail and two shots for the price!
Makis M.November 11, 2015
Friendly staff. Interesting experience and nice cocktails.
Hostelling InternationalAugust 12, 2011
Walk along the canals and have a cocktail at the House of Bols (worth the euros!) - Roona, (England & Wales)
Christina ShumelovaNovember 9, 2012
House of Bols is a must see in Amsterdam!! Try a chocolate martini there!
Kelly Ann GonzalesJuly 15, 2013
Best alcohol I've ever had. Lovely. Really lovely. IMPORT MORE TO USA PLEASEEEE.
Kris TinSeptember 19, 2018
at least i got two bols cocktails at the end of the tour.
Heather SmithOctober 17, 2017
The museum was straight forward and enjoyable to go through. But if your not going for the drinks it's not worth the $
Animus SilvaeOctober 2, 2017
do the tour. drink the cocktails at the end
Marc Joubert-NederveenSeptember 19, 2022
You are not allowed to go with kids.. what a stupid area.
Joe W.March 13, 2012
Friday, possibly just Friday night, you only pay 7.50 including a cocktail and two shots of Bols!
Cass COctober 2, 2014
Go on Friday for the discounted ticket price, otherwise it's not really worth it
AeterniaAugust 23, 2014
Alternative night-out, lots of bols to try ;)
Joe HughesOctober 29, 2012
Kind of cheesy and thin; at least I got a discount with my checkin. Don't lose your drink tickets!
Geert FaberDecember 28, 2009
Go to the House of Bols and experience the world of Genever and Cocktails. Especially the cocktails in the mirrorbar are great! Read more
Derk DoijerJanuary 10, 2011
Fun tour and surprisingly good cocktails. Try the Capinevra or the Pomegranate Collins
Jeanette MaylandNovember 8, 2021
Too much marketing. Cocktail by the end was nice though.
Larisa GrollemondApril 3, 2017
Pretty much an hour-long commercial for Bols, but not a bad way to kill some time.
YokidokiJuly 28, 2013
I Love Bols!
ЭдуардAugust 7, 2013
Good cocktails, bad museum )))
Saurabh GargSeptember 27, 2011
The cocktail workshop is worth the money to get in. Read more
Philipp DobujinskyAugust 25, 2013
Kinda meh museum but goddamn great cocktails.
Jake SmithDecember 29, 2011
Grab a bottle of the yogurt flavored.

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