Amsterdam Pub Crawl for Beginners – Your First Time, Done Right

Pub Crawl Amsterdam

Planning your first-ever pub crawl in Amsterdam? You’re in the right place.
Whether you’re a student, a tourist, or just out with friends, this guide will show you how to do it right — no stress, no overpriced tours, and no awkward "where to next?" moments.

Instead of winging it, grab our step-by-step route with drinking games, bar tips, and GPS directions — all packed into a €19.99 downloadable PDF. It makes your night 100x better.


Why Amsterdam Is Perfect for a Pub Crawl

  • Compact city center = no taxis needed

  • Every neighborhood has a different vibe

  • Friendly crowd and wild bar energy

  • Beer, shots, cocktails — all affordable

  • No dress codes, no judgement, just fun


What Is Pub Golf and Why Is It Genius?

Pub golf turns a bar crawl into a competitive drinking game.
Each bar is a hole, each drink is a score. The fewer sips you take, the better your score.
Add challenges, dares, and penalties — and suddenly you’re not just drinking, you’re playing a game you won’t forget (unless you drink too fast).


Sample Rules for Pub Golf

  • Par 1 = Shot

  • Par 2 = Beer

  • Par 3 = Cocktail

  • 1 point = clean finish

  • 2+ = pauses, spills, or fails

  • Penalties = group dares at the final bar


The 9-Bar Pub Crawl Route (Beginner-Friendly)

Our Amsterdam route is made to build gradually — from chill vibes to full-blown chaos.
Every stop includes:

  • A recommended drink

  • A mini-challenge

  • A unique vibe

Here’s the journey, hole by hole:


Hole 1 – Café Gollem (Start easy)

Drink: Belgian blonde beer
Challenge: Order in a fake French accent
Vibe: Chill start, tons of beer options


Hole 2 – The Waterhole (Energy kicks in)

Drink: Vodka cranberry
Challenge: Toast with everyone at your table
Vibe: Live music, classic crawl stop


Hole 3 – Bar Lux (Cocktail pause)

Drink: Mojito
Challenge: Speak in movie quotes for 5 minutes
Vibe: Loungey and social


Hole 4 – Feestcafé Shooters (Let loose)

Drink: Jägerbomb
Challenge: 3-person dance-off – loser drinks again
Vibe: Loud, packed, party mode


Hole 5 – Getto (Inclusive & loud)

Drink: Rainbow shot
Challenge: Compliment a stranger’s outfit
Vibe: LGBTQ-friendly, high energy


Hole 6 – Vesper Bar (Mini detox)

Drink: Low ABV spritz
Challenge: No phones for 10 minutes
Vibe: Classy break before the storm


Hole 7 – Door 74 (Secret stop)

Drink: Bartender’s choice
Challenge: Get someone to buy you a drink
Vibe: Hidden speakeasy, reservation recommended


Hole 8 – Tales & Spirits (Almost done)

Drink: Whiskey cocktail
Challenge: Take your drink in 3 gulps or less
Vibe: Legendary spot, great bartenders


Hole 9 – Karaoke Bar Amsterdam (The finale)

Drink: Anything strong
Challenge: Sing a song solo (or take 2 shots)
Vibe: Loud, wild, the perfect ending


Bonus Tips for First-Time Crawlers in Amsterdam

Transport

  • Walking is best (everything’s nearby)

  • Uber works, but isn’t needed

  • Don’t cycle drunk — seriously

Food

  • Eat before you start

  • Febo fries or döner between bars 5 & 6

  • Drink water after every two stops

Group Size

  • Works with 3 to 12 people

  • Assign a ‘crawl captain’ to keep the night on track


Why Buy the Amsterdam Pub Crawl Route?

  • Saves you 2–3 hours of planning

  • Bars are already scouted and tested

  • Includes rules, dares, and a scoring system

  • Designed to be actually fun — not a boring bar hop

  • Just €9.95, instant download, lifetime use


What You Get

  • 9-bar route (with map)

  • Drinking challenges per bar

  • PDF game rules

  • Pro tips and safety checklist


How to Win at Pub Golf (Or At Least Survive)

  • Don’t go too hard on hole 1 — you’ll regret it by hole 5

  • Choose a group scorekeeper (someone still sober)

  • Agree on the penalties before you start

  • Bring water. Seriously.

  • Eat. Before. You. Start.


Optional Bonus Rules

  • No bathroom breaks between holes 4 and 6

  • No repeating drinks

  • Random dares for lowest scorer after each stop


Amsterdam Nightlife Districts You’ll Explore

This crawl takes you through three neighborhoods with totally different energies:

  • Leidseplein: Tourist-packed, high-energy, easy to start your night

  • Jordaan: Hidden gems and stylish cocktail bars

  • Zeedijk: Loud, diverse, and unforgettable

Each section of the crawl feels like a new chapter — you’re not just getting drunk, you’re exploring the city’s personality.


What Others Are Saying

“This was my first time doing a pub crawl and I’m glad we used the route. It made the night actually feel like an adventure.” – Anna, 24

“Way better than a paid tour. No guide yelling at you. Just us, our drinks, and total freedom.” – Jamie, 22

“We added our own house rules and it got very competitive. 10/10 night.” – Marco, 25


Who This Pub Crawl Is NOT For

  • People looking for fancy wine tastings

  • Solo travelers who don’t want to talk to strangers

  • Groups who hate fun
    (Just kidding. It’s for everyone.)


Final Thoughts: The Best €19.99 You’ll Spend in Amsterdam

Instead of bouncing between boring bars, ending up at a random club, and Googling “things to do tonight in Amsterdam” at 11PM…
you could start the night with a game plan that makes everything easy.

We’ve done the work.
You just have to show up, drink smart, and play the game.

🎯 Download the Amsterdam Pub Crawl Route and own the nightBuy here!

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