Cocktails • Beer • Vinyl • Amstel

The Mill

An intimate bar on the Amstel, a few steps from Rembrandtplein. Low lights, good music and drinks that lean into jenever, classic cocktails and cold beer. Walk in for one drink, stay for a few.

Tonight at The Mill: Walk-ins welcome · Groups? Email info@themill.amsterdam Open until late — see hours below.

The Bar

A neighborhood bar with a speakeasy feel – tucked between the river and Rembrandtplein.

The Mill is for people who like their bars a little darker, their music a little better, and their drinks made properly. During the day it’s calm and unhurried, good for coffee, laptops and quiet conversations.

As the evening rolls in, the lights dim, the records come out and the bar shifts into night mode. Expect classic serves, Dutch spirits, a rotating cast of beers and the occasional off-menu favourite if you ask nicely.

Whether you’re dropping in for a quick drink before a show, settling in with friends for the night or discovering us by accident while wandering along the Amstel — you’re welcome to just walk in.

What we pour
Tank beer Fresh lager from the tanks, served in classic Dutch vaasjes and half-litres.
Jenever & Dutch spirits A nod to old Amsterdam, with jenever and local distillers behind the bar.
Cocktails Negronis, martinis and stirred-down classics, plus a few house favourites.
Coffee & low / no Proper espresso, simple softs and alcohol-free options if you’re keeping it light.

Nights at The Mill

A mix of vinyl, DJs and easy-going nights. Nothing too formal, always about the room feeling good.

Weeknights

Mon–Thu · from late afternoon

After-work drinks, small groups, solo guests at the bar and people drifting in from the canal. Music at a level where you can still talk, with the option to stay later than you planned.

Fridays & Saturdays

Open late

Busier energy, deeper playlists and occasional DJs or vinyl selections. The focus is on atmosphere rather than big-club volume – a place to actually enjoy being out.

Live & Special Nights

Selected dates

Live music Mondays, listening sessions, collaborations and small takeovers with friends of the bar. Keep an eye on our socials or just ask at the bar what’s coming up.

Venue Hire

For when one table isn’t enough. Keep the character of a bar, with room for your group.

Most nights, The Mill is open as a regular bar and you’re welcome to just drop in. For larger groups, we can reserve an area, or – at certain times – let you take over the whole place.

We host company drinks, wrap parties, small launches, birthdays and informal gatherings. The room keeps the feel of a bar, rather than a closed-off function space.

Central Amsterdam Canal-side Sound system & DJ-ready Screen available

If you have dates in mind, tell us when, roughly how many people you expect and what kind of night you’re imagining. We’ll come back with options, minimum spend and timing that makes sense.

Email info@themill.amsterdam for availability and details.

Contact & Hours

Drop by, call us, or send an email if you’re planning something specific.

Find us

The Mill
Amstel 54
1017 AB Amsterdam
Netherlands

Contact

Email: info@themill.amsterdam
Phone: +31 (0)20 782 08 08

Opening hours

  • Mon – Thu16:30 – 03:00
  • Friday16:30 – 04:00
  • Saturday12:00 – 04:00
  • Sunday16:30 – 03:00