Bols Cocktail Experience
Does the art of mixology and the world of cocktails fascinate you? Then you have got to visit the House of Bols in Amsterdam! Take a tour and indulge in a cocktail Workshop, where you can unearth the secrets of crafting delicious drinks.
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Explore 450 years of craft at the Bols Experience — interactive rooms, signature serves, expert-led sessions, and the story behind Dutch blends.
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Experience the illustrious history of Lucas Bols through multi-sensory rooms like the ‘Art of Flavour’, ‘Hall of Taste’, 'Extraction Room’ and 'Cocktail Room'.
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Join hands-on sessions led by experts to learn blending skills and see historic recipes reimagined today.
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End at the Mirror Bar, where you pick your flavours and experts craft a bespoke serve to match your taste.
More details
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Explore 450 years of craft at the Bols Experience — interactive rooms, signature serves, expert-led sessions, and the story behind Dutch blends.
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Experience the illustrious history of Lucas Bols through multi-sensory rooms like the ‘Art of Flavour’, ‘Hall of Taste’, 'Extraction Room’ and 'Cocktail Room'.
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Join hands-on sessions led by experts to learn blending skills and see historic recipes reimagined today.
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End at the Mirror Bar, where you pick your flavours and experts craft a bespoke serve to match your taste.
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Step into the world of the oldest distilled spirit brand on this 1-hour 30-minute tour of the House of Bols.
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At the Ingredients Room, uncover the secret elements that give Genever, Lucas Bols' groundbreaking discovery, its unique taste, through an audio guide in 5 languages.
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Master the basics of mixing your own signature serves in a fun workshop led by expert bartenders.
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Stop by the Mirror Bar, where your chosen flavours are crafted into a personalised serve just for you.
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Did you know? House of Bols is known as the world’s first cocktail brand, shaping mixology since 1575!
More details
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Step into the world of the oldest distilled spirit brand on this 1-hour 30-minute tour of the House of Bols.
-
At the Ingredients Room, uncover the secret elements that give Genever, Lucas Bols' groundbreaking discovery, its unique taste, through an audio guide in 5 languages.
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Master the basics of mixing your own signature serves in a fun workshop led by expert bartenders.
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Stop by the Mirror Bar, where your chosen flavours are crafted into a personalised serve just for you.
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Did you know? House of Bols is known as the world’s first cocktail brand, shaping mixology since 1575!
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Discover the story behind Genever and signature blends at House of Bols with hands-on rooms and immersive displays.
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Enjoy a crafted serve at the Mirror Bar, matched to your chosen flavours and prepared by House of Bols experts.
More details
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Explore bold modern art at Moco Museum and uncover 450 years of Dutch craft at House of Bols, both with audio guides included.
-
See Banksy, Modern Masters, and Moco Garden, plus step into Studio Irma’s Reflecting Forward digital dreamscape.
-
Discover the story behind Genever and signature blends at House of Bols with hands-on rooms and immersive displays.
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Enjoy a crafted serve at the Mirror Bar, matched to your chosen flavours and prepared by House of Bols experts.
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About House of Bols
House of Bols is a must-visit in Amsterdam for spirits and experiential museum lovers. Explore Dutch distilling history, try interactive mixology exhibits, and end with a personalized cocktail. Whether you’re a history buff or foodie, it adds a flavorful twist to your Amsterdam itinerary.
House of Bols is operated by Lucas Bols, the world’s oldest distilled spirits brand, founded in 1575.
The Mirror Bar creates personalized cocktails for each guest, using your own flavor quiz results.
The museum features over 36 different Bols liqueurs and genevers, all available for tasting.
The Hall of Taste includes interactive scent stations and QR-code quizzes to test your aroma recognition skills.
Why visit House of Bols?
Plan your visit
Main Entrance (Paulus Potterstraat)
Located at Paulus Potterstraat 14, the main entrance is directly across from the Van Gogh Museum and just steps from Museumplein. The entrance is at street level with step-free access, making it suitable for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility.
- Regular Hours: From Sunday to Thursday, the House of Bols is open from 1 pm to 6:30 pm. On Fridays and Saturdays, it stays open until 9 pm.
- Last Entry: Final admission is 1 hour before closing.
- Special Closures: The House of Bols is generally open year-round but may close on major Dutch public holidays. Always check the official website for special closures.
Audio guides are included with every ticket and available in multiple languages.
Toilets are available for guest use within the venue.
House of Bols is wheelchair accessible. Please note that some areas may have limited space; contact staff for assistance if needed.
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