Awards & Press
Bar Concept
Fitz’s Bar invites you to enjoy classy upscale cocktails and premium drinks. It serves true classics and cocktails with a modern spin, created with old and new-fashioned techniques by our show-stopping cocktail shakers.
Awarded Best Cocktail Bar in the Netherlands 2026 by Gault & Millau, this celebrated bar fuses past and present, allowing you to lose track of time as you step into the world of mixology with a touch of the roaring 20’s.
Bar Awards
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Best Cocktailbar 2026
Gault & Millau
Fitz’s Bar has been awarded ‘Cocktailbar of the Year 2026’ by Gault&Millau. A fantastic recognition for one of the Netherlands’ leading cocktail bars.
This title reflects the creativity, craftsmanship and dedication of the entire team.
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Best Bar Team in 2024
Naked Malt
Fitz’s Bar was recognised at the Naked People Award for its outstanding bar team and dedication to craftsmanship. The award highlights the team’s creativity, consistency and the distinctive guest experience that defines every evening at the bar.
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Best New Cocktail Bar 2023
Entree Magazine
At the Entree Awards 2023, Fitz’s Bar was named Best New Cocktail Bar. The jury praised the international bar team and the meticulous attention to detail, noting that “everything is perfected down to the smallest detail.”
Individual Honours
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National Cocktail Competition 2024
Nick Vrielink secured the national title for the third consecutive year with his signature creation, Essence No. 5, earning the great honour of proudly representing the Netherlands on the world stage at the prestigious 2025 World Cocktail Championship in Colombia.
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World Championship Gold 2023
Nick Vrielink won Gold in the Pre-Dinner Cocktail category at the World Cocktail Championship in Rome, representing the Netherlands on behalf of the Dutch Bartenders Club (NBC) and marking a proud achievement for both himself and the Dutch bartender community.
Press & Media
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Cocktailbar van het Jaar 2026 (Gault&Millau)
JFK Magazine
Fitz’s Bar was officially named the best cocktail bar in the Netherlands during the 2026 Gault&Millau awards. Articles highlight the bar’s roaring-twenties ambiance, expert mixology, and modern take on classic cocktail culture. -
Revamped Whisky-Focused Menu
Whisky Monkeys (2025)
A detailed feature describes the bar’s refreshed cocktail card with whisky-forward creations, including Macallan-based cocktails and curated whisky flights such as Japanese Delicacy and Vibrant Single Malts. -
Creative Themed Cocktail Menu Launch
Villa d'Arte
Villa d’Arte published an article on the bar’s new menu featuring:
- Mini Cocktail Flights
- Themed sections inspired by Art, Crime, and Apothecary
- Rare whisky, cognac & rum tastings
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A Roaring Twenties Cocktail xperience in Amsterdam
Difford’s Guide (2024)
A professional profile describing the bar’s roaring-20s inspiration, category-driven cocktail structure, and mixology style that blends perfume, herbs, and bitters. -
Inside the Concept
Entree Magazine (2023)
An in-depth look at Fitz’s Bar’s philosophy, service style, intimate space (33 seats), and signature classics-with-a-twist approach. Features insights from bar manager Nick Vrielink and details on standout cocktails like Essence No. 5.