Drinking wine with a friend or your lover, happiness can be that simple. Are you looking for a cozy wine bar to sip a Sauvignon or Merloot? Save yourself the search, we know the nicest wine bars in the Netherlands. Now you only have to do one more thing. How Martien always says it so beautifully: “Wines, wines, wines!”
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Wine bar: Wine bar Heaven & Earth
For culinary people who have ever been to Utrecht, the name Hemel & Aarde will most likely be familiar to you. This restaurant has been an indispensable part of the fine dining atmosphere of Utrecht and the surrounding area for a few years now. Lucky us, because in addition to the restaurant, a wine bar has opened in the same (monumental) building! Here a team of sommeliers is ready to introduce you to the best wines from all over the world. The wine list changes with the seasons, just like the bites & snacks from the same delicious kitchen as the restaurant. The staff knows how to tell you everything about every wine they conjure up from their large wine cellar under the restaurant. Wine bar Hemel & Aarde is the perfect place to surprise your date or to simply enjoy an evening with your friends and enjoy the most delicious wines!
Keistraat 8, Utrecht
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Wine bar: Barrel Wine Bar
Wine bars are completely hot and happening, and Barrel Wijnlokaal in Groningen knows all about that. They were nominated for Wine Bar of The Year in 2018 and you guessed it… They won! And that’s not surprising. They also know how to spoil you with a delicious snack to go with the fantastic wine, and of course we won’t say ‘no’ to that. So, get your group of friends together and plan a fun trip to the North! Oh yes, they also have a Barrel Wine Shop: so you can enjoy the delicious wine at home!
Haddingestraat 27, Groningen
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Wine bar: 4850
A real favorite among Amsterdam residents is 4850. This wonderful wine bar is known for its (duh) delicious wine and delicious food. They are also open not only in the late evening hours, but also in the morning – for a nice cup of coffee and a good lunch. Don’t feel like coffee? Hmm, is 12:00 too early for a glass of wine?
Camperstraat 48-50, Amsterdam
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Wine bar: Mofongo’s
Wine bar Barrel Wijnlokaal is not the only one who knows a lot about wine, because Mofongo’s certainly knows something about it too. This wine bar is also located in Grunn, on the roof (!) of the restaurant. In addition to good wine, that is not the only thing Mofongo’s has in store. The menu is richly filled with dishes from all over the world. Good food + good wine on the roof? Yes please!
Oude Boteringestraat 26, Groningen
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Wine bar: Shiraz
The Wine Bar of The Year Award had gone to Barrel Wijnlokaal in 2018, but in 2019 Shiraz had the pleasure of receiving the title. The wine bar is located in the heart of Amsterdam and serves wine from the Middle East with a hint of France. And you don’t know anything about wine? Then Shiraz’s expert wine specialists will happily help you find your perfect wine.
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Lijnbaansgracht 267-HS, Amsterdam
Wine bar: Bistro and Wine Bar BRUUT
This chic wine bar, which achieved number 2 of the nicest wine bars in the Netherlands in 2018, is of course not to be missed on this list. BRUUT is known for always making the guest’s wishes come true by listening carefully. Has there always been a flavor of wine that you want to try? Then don’t hesitate to drop by BRUUT. You can also go here for a delicious High Wine with tasty snacks and of course: tasty wine.
Noorderhagen 42, Enschede
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Wine bar: VinVin
The first real wine bar in Utrecht was VinVin, and here the following applies: the first, the best. The wine bar is the favorite place for wine drinkers in Utrecht, and we agree with them. It is cozy and attractively decorated, so you can spend hours there. In addition to delicious wine tastings, wine bar VinVin also organizes master classes by the owners and a nice drink here and there.
Predikherenstraat 19, Utrecht
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Wine Bar: The Property
Wine bar Het Eigendom can be found in a historic building on Witte de Withstraat in Rotterdam. A real eye-catcher, if you ask us. It is attractively decorated and serves (most importantly) delicious wines. Of course, that wine should be accompanied by a tasty snack, and fortunately Het Eigendom also takes care of that. With 135 different types of wines on the menu, Het Eigendom has been labeled the nicest wine bar in Rotterdam, so it is definitely worth a visit!
Witte de Withstraat 45-B, 3012 BM Rotterdam
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