29 wine bars worth the trip across Netherlands, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Netherlands guides.
GlouGlou ★ 4.6 · Amsterdam
Tweede van der Helststraat 3, 1073 AE Amsterdam
GlouGlou in Amsterdam's De Pijp kickstarted the city's natural-wine wave in 2015, a small room pouring growers without pesticides, sulphur low, lo-fi service.
Het Eigendom ★ 4.6 · Rotterdam
Witte de Withstraat · Witte de Withstraat 45b, 3012 BN Rotterdam
Rotterdam's finest natural wine bar on Witte de Withstraat with 135 wines, heavy on French, German, and Dutch producers. Open wed-sun from 17:00.
Cafe Kiem ★ 4.6 · Rotterdam
Rotterdam Noord · Nieuwe Binnenweg 57, 3014 GE Rotterdam
A French-focused natural wine bar on Nieuwe Binnenweg with a terrace that draws the neighbourhood's creative crowd. Located in Rotterdam Noord.
Vermeers Wijnkamer ★ 4.5 · Amsterdam
Zeedijk 11, 1012 AN Amsterdam
Vermeers Wijnkamer on Zeedijk runs as the Amsterdam Nieuwmarkt wine bar, a tight European list, small plates from the kitchen next door. At Zeedijk 11.
Paskamer ★ 4.5 · Amsterdam
Lutmastraat 132, 1073 GW Amsterdam
Paskamer on Lutmastraat in De Pijp won Wijnbar of the Year in 2023, a quiet residential-street room with 350-plus wines on the list and 50 by the glass.
Bar Cult ★ 4.5 · Rotterdam
Delfshaven · Oostkousdijk 29, 3024 CL Rotterdam
A natural wine bar on the Oostkousdijk in Rotterdam West specialising in Dutch orange wines and Belgian biodynamic producers. Located in Delfshaven.
VinVin ★ 4.5 · Utrecht
neude · Predikherenstraat 19, 3512 TL Utrecht
Natural wine bar on the Predikherenstraat. Low-intervention French, Italian and Spanish producers; small plates, charcuterie and cheeses from 16:00.
Tip: The terrace fills fast on warm evenings; arrive before 18:00 to claim an outdoor table.
Charcuteria Barlotta ★ 4.4 · Amsterdam
Czaar Peterstraat 173, 1018 PK Amsterdam
Charcuteria Barlotta on Czaar Peterstraat in Oost runs as a wine bar with serious charcuterie, an Amsterdam Italian-tilted list and big boards to share.
Bottleshop ★ 4.4 · Amsterdam
Wibautstraat 130, 1091 GP Amsterdam
Bottleshop on Wibautstraat is the Amsterdam Oost natural-wine bar, a black-and-white striped room with a tightly-edited list and a kitchen pushing bar bites.
SAAR Wine Bar ★ 4.4 · Utrecht
centrum · Catharijnesingel 81, 3511 AK Utrecht
SAAR doubles as a wine bar and restaurant with 34 seats, a canal terrace and a natural-wine list from small European producers. Small plates from 16:00.
Tip: Walk-in at the bar is the easiest way in; the restaurant tables book out fast but bar seats are first-come.
Bar Bet ★ 4.4 · Utrecht
oudegracht · Wed 1, 3512 JH Utrecht
Bar Bet on the Weduwe canal holds 250 bottles and 30 wines by the glass. Gault-Millau recognised kitchen; the most extensive wine programme in the city.
Tip: The weekly sommelier's selection of three bottles at a fixed price is the best-value route through the list.
Kasvio Wine Programme ★ 4.4 · Utrecht
mariaplaats · Wittevrouwenstraat 22, 3512 CT Utrecht
Kasvio curates low-intervention and biodynamic bottles to match their plant-based tasting menu. Sommelier-led pairings available. Reservations essential.
Tip: The wine pairing adds €35 to the tasting menu and is the recommended way to experience the full menu.
Wijnbar L'ouest ★ 4.3 · Rotterdam
Centrum · Van Oldenbarneveltstraat 139, 3012 GX Rotterdam
A Caucasus-influenced wine bar on Van Oldenbarneveltstraat with Armenian, Georgian, and Azerbaijani producers. Open tue-sun from 17:00; closed mon.
De Kunstfabriek Unit 699 ★ 4.3 · Rotterdam
Centrum · Weena 699, 3013 AM Rotterdam
A combined natural wine bar and modern art gallery on Weena, where every visit pairs an exhibition with low-intervention wines. Located in Centrum.
Blije Wijnen ★ 4.3 · Rotterdam
Katendrecht · Nico Koomanskade 25, 3072 LB Rotterdam
A small wine bar and merchant on Nico Koomanskade specialising in natural and low-intervention wines. Open wed-fri 14:00-20:00; sat 12:00-20:00.
Hemel en Aarde Wine Cellar ★ 4.3 · Utrecht
neude · Keistraat 8, 3512 HV Utrecht
The cellar wine bar beside Hemel en Aarde restaurant. Low-intervention bottles by the glass from a curated list. Good for a single glass, walk-in only.
Tip: The cellar bar is walk-in; reservations for the restaurant upstairs are separate. No food minimum.
Ndujame Wine Selection ★ 4.3 · Utrecht
oudegracht · Oudegracht 210, 3511 NS Utrecht
Ndujame's werfkelder pairs its Calabrian pasta and secondi with a wine list from southern Italian producers in Calabria, Sicily and Campania.
Tip: The Ciro Rosso from Calabria is served by the carafe; the best match for the slow-cooked lamb ragu.
Feu Wine Cellar ★ 4.3 · Utrecht
veilinghaven · Veilinghavenkade 59, 3521 AT Utrecht
Feu's drinks programme at Veilinghavenkade pairs natural wine and craft beer with open-fire cooking. Georgian orange wines match the smoked plates.
Tip: The natural wine pairing with the tasting menu is built weekly; it changes with whatever is on the fire.
Rayleigh and Ramsay ★ 4.2 · Amsterdam
Van Woustraat 97, 1074 AG Amsterdam
Rayleigh and Ramsay in De Pijp runs as the Amsterdam self-serve wine bar, prepaid card, 100-plus wines on tap, the format that makes flights painless.
Wijnbar Paulus ★ 4.2 · Amsterdam
Ceintuurbaan 348, 1072 GP Amsterdam
Wijnbar Paulus on Ceintuurbaan at the southwest corner of Sarphatipark in De Pijp is the Amsterdam pre-dinner pour, a balanced list and a counter of tapas.
Wijnbar Walsjérot ★ 4.2 · Rotterdam
Centrum · Bentinckplein 5, 3027 BN Rotterdam
A self-pour wine bar in Centrum where guests pour their own glasses from a wall of wine-preservation systems. Open tue-sun 16:00-23:00; closed mon.
Proef bij Platenburg ★ 4.2 · Rotterdam
Centrum · Goudsesingel 334a, 3032 BL Rotterdam
A wine bar by the 130-year-old Wijnkoperij Platenburg merchant, with over 50 wines by the glass and a chef's menu of paired dishes in a cosy urban setting.
Wijnbar De Wijnkelder ★ 4.2 · Utrecht
oudegracht · Oudegracht 155, 3511 AK Utrecht
Classic wine shop-and-bar in a werfkelder on the Oudegracht. French, Spanish and Italian bottles to drink in or take away; charcuterie served all evening.
Tip: The cave-temperature werfkelder is perfect for wine storage. Ask the sommelier to open a grand cru by the glass.
Charlie's Wijnbar ★ 4.1 · Rotterdam
Centrum · Westplein 107, 3016 BM Rotterdam
A neighbourhood wine bar near the Westplein with a chosen short list focused on French and Italian wines. Open wed-sun 16:00-23:00; closed mon-tue.
Tapasbar Vintage Wine Room ★ 4.1 · Utrecht
oudegracht · Drieharingstraat 18, 3511 BJ Utrecht
Spanish wine room on the Drieharingstraat. Best-stocked Iberian wine bar in Utrecht, focusing on Rioja, Cava and Verdejo with monthly pintxos evenings.
Tip: The house Rioja Reserva at €6 a glass is one of the best wine values in the city centre.
Wijnbar de Avonden ★ 4.0 · Rotterdam
Kralingen · Kleiweg 48b, 3051 EB Rotterdam
A Kralingen wine bar with 60 bottles by the glass and a seasonal small-plates menu. Open tue-sun 16:00-23:00; closed mon. Booking recommended.
Wijnbar Janssen en Van Dijk ★ 4.0 · Rotterdam
Centrum · Westewagenstraat 58, 3016 AK Rotterdam
A classic Rotterdam wine bar on Westewagenstraat with a traditional European cellar: Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Rioja. Open wed-sun 16:00-23:00; closed mon-tue.
Paloma Bar ★ 4.0 · Utrecht
mariaplaats · Mariaplaats 11, 3511 LJ Utrecht
The front bar at Paloma runs all-day on Spanish wines, sherry and Cava. Walk-in only; lively at weekends with daily live music on the Mariaplaats.
Tip: The en-rama sherry served cold in a copita glass is the signature drink; pair it with the anchovy pintxo.
De Zakkendrager Wine List ★ 4.0 · Utrecht
centrum · Zakkendragerssteeg 26, 3511 AA Utrecht
De Zakkendrager in its walled garden is one of the most pleasant wine-with-lunch spots in Utrecht. French and Dutch bottles matched to the seasonal menu.
Tip: Book the conservatory table at the edge of the beech garden for the best setting with a bottle of white Burgundy.