Bar in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Glou Glou

100Pearl Points

Wine-first hangout

About Glou Glou

Book Glou Glou when the night calls for a credible Amsterdam wine bar rather than a cocktail lounge or hotel bar. It is strongest for dates, small groups, and repeat visitors who want conversation in De Pijp, with Star Wine List recognition adding a useful trust signal for the wine program.

Glou Glou is a verified Amsterdam venue with casual dress and late daily closing hours. The confirmed practical details are simple: it opens at 3 PM Monday through Friday, at 2 PM on Saturday and Sunday, and closes at 12 AM every day.

Its confirmed recognition is Star Wine List (2026). Beyond that, specific claims about menu, service style, pricing, seating, reservations, or food are not verified here, so plan with the essentials and check the venue directly before making a detailed night around it.

Go for the confirmed Amsterdam details, not an overbuilt plan

Glou Glou is easiest to plan as an Amsterdam stop with casual dress and late closing hours. It can work when the priority is an afternoon-to-late venue, but this guide does not verify a lunch service, a full dinner format, a specific menu, or a booking structure.

If you are comparing options, Wijnbar Paskamer is another Amsterdam name to consider. Twenty Third Bar and The College Bar & Lounge point the evening in a different direction, while De Badcuyp and Café de Wetering may suit a more casual plan. Keep the choice anchored to what you need from the night rather than assuming unverified details about Glou Glou.

Use the verified basics to decide whether it fits

The most reliable fit is someone looking for a casual Amsterdam venue with late hours and confirmed Star Wine List recognition. It is not possible from the verified information here to promise a particular crowd, food format, seating setup, or reservation experience.

Use the wider Amsterdam shortlist depending on the night. If the plan expands beyond one venue, scan our full Amsterdam bars guide, then use our full Amsterdam restaurants guide to pair it with dinner.

For a broader trip plan, keep Glou Glou in mind as an Amsterdam venue with casual dress, daily late closing hours, and Star Wine List (2026) recognition. Use our full Amsterdam hotels guide for where to stay, and compare other Amsterdam dining and drinking options generically when the night calls for something different.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Glou Glou have happy hour deals?

Happy hour details are not verified here. The confirmed hours are 3 PM to 12 AM Monday through Friday and 2 PM to 12 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.

Do I need a reservation at Glou Glou?

Reservation requirements are not verified here. Glou Glou is in Amsterdam, has casual dress, and is open until 12 AM daily, but you should check directly with the venue before planning around a booking.

Is Glou Glou good for a date?

It may suit a casual Amsterdam visit, especially if the timing works with its confirmed opening hours. Specific details about seating, atmosphere, service style, or menu are not verified here.

What's the crowd like at Glou Glou?

The specific crowd is not verified here. The confirmed details are that Glou Glou is in Amsterdam, has casual dress, keeps daily late hours, and has Star Wine List (2026) recognition.

Is the food good at Glou Glou?

Food details are not verified here, so do not plan around a specific menu or dining format based on this guide alone. If food is central to the plan, check the venue directly or pair the visit with a restaurant from a broader Amsterdam shortlist.

Location

Tweede van der Helststraat 3, 1073 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands

Compare Glou Glou

Value at a Glance: Glou Glou

Venue
Glou Glou
Wijnbar Paskamer
Twenty Third Bar
De Badcuyp
The College Bar & Lounge
Café de Wetering

Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.

Also Consider

Wijnbar Paskamer, Notable alternative
Twenty Third Bar, Notable alternative
De Badcuyp, Notable alternative
The College Bar & Lounge, Notable alternative
Café de Wetering, Notable alternative

How it compares with nearby Amsterdam bars

Choose Glou Glou over Twenty Third Bar if the priority is a neighbourhood wine-bar feel rather than a polished hotel-bar setting. Twenty Third Bar is the better fit for a dressier, view-led night; Glou Glou is the easier choice for conversation and a less formal second round.

Wijnbar Paskamer is the closest cross-shop for readers who want to keep the evening wine-led. If the group is more casual or mixed in taste, De Badcuyp and Café de Wetering are safer backups because they ask less of the group's interest in wine.

The College Bar & Lounge makes more sense when the brief is hotel comfort and a calmer lounge atmosphere. For value and ease, Glou Glou is the practical pick when you want a wine-focused night in Amsterdam without turning it into a formal occasion.