Best Irish Pubs

I had to call on Irish Mary and British Matt to write this blog post: Amsterdam’s best Irish Pubs. And in the same breath, I can announce that these two will be leading the pub crawl scheduled in spring!

The Tara
Tara is the most Irish Irish pub in Amsterdam. It is also the trendiest (though some pieces of furniture need a ‘new coating’). Tara is huge with multiple rooms. It is excellent for watching rugby; TV screens are strategically located throughout the building.
The Tara, Rokin 89, Amsterdam

Mulligans Irish Music Bar
Mulligans Irish Music Bar is also “very Irish” with traditional music. Many single women have found their future husbands here. Is it because the venue is so small that you are bound to bump into at least twenty men when trying to visit the bathroom? Or is the casual friendly atmosphere? Or the romantic view over the Amstel river? Mulligans Irish Music Bar, Amstel 100, Amsterdam

O’Reilly’s Irish Pub
Good food and breakfast is served till 18h00: Full Irish breakfast: bacon, egg, sausages, baked beans, grilled tomato & toast. Thus visit O’Reilly for (1.) getting over an hang over and (2.) getting a hang over in the first place! The Karaoke on Saturdays comes recommended. O’Reilly’s Irish Pub, Paleisstraat 103 (nearby Dam square), Amsterdam

Molly Malone’s
Molly’s Malones is located in one of the oldest warehouses in the Red Light District, bordering a small canal. At Molly’s you’ll get acquainted with the genuine atmosphere of Ireland. At Molly Malones you'll find a mix of people, young and old, ex-pats, locals and visitors. Fans of Irish sports will be delighted to see that Molly offers full coverage of the Gaelic football and hurling seasons on the many TV screens around the pub. Molly Malone's, Oudezijds Kolk 9, Amsterdam.


Dan Murphy’s
Looking for a small bar with (almost) only Irish people? Then head over to Dan Murphy’s. As you can tell by their website, Dan Murphy’s is a place that you need to experience (and not write about). Dan Murphy’s, Leidseplein 24, Amsterdam

St. James’ Gate
St. James’ Gate was nominated to be on our list of favourite Irish pubs due to the ‘good food’ after the initial chef was replaced by a more talented one. “Even the choosiest of eaters will find something to their liking”. St. James’ Gate, Rembrandtplein 8-10, Amsterdam

Keep an eye on the Cosmo Polite Pub Crawl on our Events Page